It may seem particularly bougie to change your perfume depending on the season, but when it comes to summer why not lean into those feelings of long summer nights, days at the beach and warm sun?
There are a myriad of scents to choose from when trying to find your new signature summer scent and you don’t have to succumb to sweet smells if that’s not your vibe.
Take it up a notch and introduce a seasonal home scent to your abode to truly immerse yourself in the summertime spirit, with plenty of brands offering light and bright candles and diffusers that practically scream summer.
Below we have gathered up our top picks of perfumes, candles and home fragrances that will complete your summer experience.
2024’s TOP SUMMER FRAGRANCES
- Ouai St. Barts Hair & Body Mist, $51.48, Cult Beauty (here’s why)
- Who Is Elijah Nomad Eau De Parfum, $179, Adore Beauty (here’s why)
- Glossier You Eau De Parfum, $145, Glossier (here’s why)
The best summer fragrances in 2024
Best summer perfumes
01
Ouai St. Barts Hair & Body Mist
$51.48 at Cult Beauty
Sail a-Quai (pronounced ‘way’) to more simple times with this delightfully light fragrance that feels feminine beyond compare.
Notes: dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose and musk
Key features:
- 97ml
02
Who Is Elijah Nomad Eau De Parfum
$179 at Adore Beauty
After some richness from your summer perfume? This best-selling scent not only has floral notes of Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine but also deeper amber wood, saffron and moss.
Top Notes: Egyptian Jasmine, Saffron and Almond
Heart Notes: Amberwood, Bulgarian Rose and Ambergris
Base Notes: Fir Resin, Cedar, Moss, Dry Amber and Musk
Key features:
- 100ml
- Also available in 10ml and 50ml
- Cruelty free and vegan
Also available at:
- $179 from David Jones
03
Glossier You Eau De Parfum
$145 at Glossier
This skin-scent enhancer is primarily comprised of base notes designed to smell distinctively like you, meaning it offers a unique signature scent for everyone. It also has notes of peppercorns and white florals for a soft and summery base.
Base notes: Pink Pepper, Iris, Ambrette Seeds and Ambrox
Key features:
- 50ml
- Available in 8ml and 100ml
- Cruelty free and vegan
04
Prada Paradoxe Eau De Parfum
$142 at Adore Beauty
A sophisticated fruity scent that smells like juicy green pears, orange flowers and vanilla for a deliciously sweet fragrance.
Top Notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Tangerine Essence and Pear Accord
Heart Notes: Neroli Essence and Neroli Bud Essence, Tunisian Orange Flower Heart Absolute Blossom and Jasmine Sambac Absolute
Base Notes: Amber Accord, Laos Benzoin Resinoid, Madagascar Premium Bourbon Vanilla Infusion and White Musk Accord
Key features:
- 30ml
Also available at:
- $142 from Myer
05
Juliette Has A Gun Magnolia Bliss Eau De Parfum
$229 at Sephora
Described as the feeling of the “summer of ’69”, this perfume has become the IT girl fragrance found filling the cities. Filled with floral and citrusy notes for a carefree scent, this one is a must-have!
Top Notes: Bergamot
Heart Notes: Magnolia and Mirabelle Plum
Base Notes: Ambroxan and Musk
Key features:
- 100ml
Also available at:
- $229 from Adore Beauty
- $229 from Myer
Best scented candles
06
Sunsets In Capri Triple-Scented Soy Candle
$54.95 at Glasshouse Fragrances
Feel as though you’re in the sun-kissed seaside of Capri with this soy candle that has fruity notes like peach and mandarin undercut by fresh sea breeze.
Top notes: Cassie Bud, Mandarin and Peach
Middle notes: Jasmine, Lily and Peach
Base notes: Amber, Musk and Marine Notes
Key features:
- Natural lead-free cotton wick
- Highest quality non-toxic soy blend wax
- No parabens or silicones
Also available at:
- $54.95 from The Iconic
- $54.95 from Temple & Webster
07
Fazeek Kakadu Plum & Bush Cucumber Scented Candle
$49 at Aura Home
We all know a fresh cucumber to be the perfect way to jazz up a drink, but spreading through the home…now that is guaranteed to satisfy the senses.
Key features:
- 300g
- Cotton braided natural wick
- Made from 100 per cent natural soy wax
- Approximately 70 hour burning time
Also available at:
- $69 from David Jones
08
French Pear Madison Candle
$49.95 at Ecoya
French pear is one of our favourite scents come summertime, and the way it naturally blends with vanilla and cove in this deliciously scented candle makes it one of our top picks.
Top notes: Pear, Lemon and Orange
Middle notes: Carnation, Gardenia, Rosewood, Green Apple and Heliotrope
Base notes: Cinnamon, Clove and Vanilla
Key features:
- 400g
- Made from soy wax
- Up to 80 hours of burn time
Also available at:
- $39.95 (usually $49.95) from Bed Bath N’ Table
09
Glossier Scented Candle in Orange Blossom Neroli
$84 at Glossier
With notes of pear, mandarin and cypress, transform your room into a summer’s afternoon with this orange blossom candle. The sweet-smelling aroma is enhanced with pink pepper, fresh Irish, and woody Ambrette for comfort and warmth.
Notes: Pear, Mandarin and Cypress
Key features:
- 230grams
- Also available in two other scents
- Cruelty free and vegan
Best scented diffusers
10
Moss St. Fragrance Watermelon Fragrance Diffuser
$39.95 at Myer
After something fun and fruity for your house? With notes of watermelon and apple this reed diffuser not only fits the aromatic bill – but it adds to the decor of any room.
Top notes: Watermelon, Apple, Pear, and Citrus Zest
Middle notes: Melon, Lemonade, Caramel, and White
Base notes: Vanilla and Sugar Permeate
Key features:
- 275ml
- Made from soy wax
- Up to 80 hours of burn time
Also available at:
- $39.95 from THE ICONIC
11
Kyoto In Bloom Fragrance Diffuser
$54.95 at Glasshouse Fragrances
This mini diffuser is the perfect addition to your bathroom to keep it smelling fresh, extending that summer feeling throughout the house.
Top notes: Fresh Lime, Bergamot and Citrus
Middle notes: Camellia and Lotus
Base notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla
Key features:
- 250ml
- Includes sticks and bottle
Also available at:
- $55 from Sephora
What is the best smelling perfume for summer?
When you’re on the hunt for the perfect summer fragrance, look for a fruity floral blend that offers a fresh scent to evoke those carefree summer days. Seek out top notes of zesty citrus like lemon and orange flowers to add a burst of freshness. White florals like jasmine and gardenia create a blooming garden vibe, making the fragrance ideal for warm evenings.
Opt for a new perfume with long-lasting qualities that can accompany you throughout your summer adventures. Avoid heavy scents like oud and tobacco, which are more suitable for colder seasons.
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