The Delicious Fragrances You'll Be Wearing All Summer Long

What makes the perfect summer scent? That depends on many factors—and fragrance, as we know, is highly subjective. In general, warm-weather-appropriate perfumes tend to be airier than their cold-weather counterparts. While it feels natural to reach for cocooning, rich, even spicy scents in fall and winter, summer is a time one might be more inclined to embrace sparkling citrus, marine notes, and light, breezy florals. Beyond just a vibe shift, sheer scents make more sense in summer because fragrance acts differently on skin when the climate changes: because perfume lasts longer on hydrated skin and diffuses more in humidity, more concentrated and potent potions can seem overwhelming when the mercury rises. These new selections for summer 2023 offer endless ways to lighten up, with notes such as coconut, peach, waterlily, and orange blossom taking center stage.

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