By Amber Lynette Lyons
I’m sure you know the typical cult- classic fragrances that (seemingly) almost every woman flaunts. Although these scents are lovely, why not opt for a unique signature scent that will perfectly transition into your summertime festivities? Whether you’re having Sunday brunch with friends or basking in the sun in Saint-Tropez , these refined and seductive fragrances will beautifully complement your Summer event while quickly becoming your new cult-classic!
Sunday Brunch
Clinique Happy Heart $50 Nordstrom.com
Clinique – Happy Heart
Looking for subtle scent to accompany your light brunch? Try Clinique’s Happy Heart that features airy, warm notes that will leave the wearer living up to the perfume’s name. This fragrance is ideal for those who would like to give themselves a lovely aroma while not being overbearing.
Vince Camuto Amore $82, Vincecamuto.com
Vince Camuto – Amore
Perhaps you would like to start the day off with a deeper, more alluring fragrance. With hints of flowers, cashmere, amber, and sandalwood, this limited edition Vince Camuto fragrance is the perfect combination of floral and earthy notes that will softly awaken the senses.
Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue Swarovski $375, Bondno9.com
Bond No. 9 – Madison Avenue
Plan on meeting up with the girls for mimosas and followed by little shopping? This Madison Avenue shopping spree inspired fragrance is just for you! No matter what adventures you and your gal-pals might get into, this apple, rose, jasmine, and praline noted scent will leave you feeling fabulous throughout the day.
Exotic Travel
Tom Ford Santal Blush $220, Nordstrom.com
Tom Ford – Santal Blush
Whether you’re experiencing the luxurious city of Dubai or relaxing in the hot springs of Yunokawa, you are bound to exuberate a hypnotic essence of Eastern spices and mysterious earthiness with this exotic fragrance.
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess $65, Nordstrom.com
Estee Lauder – Bronze Goddess
The feeling of the Estee Lauder fragrance is described as “All heat. All desire. All women”, and it does simply that. Regardless of your summertime travel destination, the sun will beautifully imitate your aroma with this combination of amber, coconut, vanilla, jasmine, lavender, and many other notes that will allow you to radiate a sensual spirit.
Hermes 24 Faubourg $155, Hermes.com
Hermes – 24 Faubourg
Also inspired by the sun, the classic 24 Faubourge fragrance gives off a much softer, floral essence with creamy notes of vanilla and orange blossoms.
Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle $110, Nordstrom.com
Aerin – Mediterranean Honeysuckle
For a much lighter essence, try this Mediterranean inspired scent that carries sweet notes of honeysuckle and grapefruit as well as sensual notes jasmine and gardenia. Aerin’s Mediterranean Honeysuckle carries a sweet, tropical freshness that is absolutely long-lasting, regardless of your destination.
Outdoor Music Festival
Kate Spade Live Colorfully $95, Katespade.com
Kate Spade – Live Colorfully
Live Colorfully gives the wearer an array of variety. She can enter the music festival with young, playful top notes of mandarin and lily and end the night with base notes of sophisticated amber and musk.
Michale Kors Coral $110, Bloomingdales.com
Michael Kors – Coral
Looking for something soft for the casual wearer, yet, crisp enough to stand out in the crowd? Michael Kors is known for his feminine fragrances, and “Coral” certainly exemplifies this reputation with an added hint of sweetness and playfulness.
Acorelle Tea Garden Fragrance $22, Acorelle.com
Acorelle – Tea Garden
This 100% organic fragrance not only awakens sensuality, it also increases alertness for the woman wearing the fragrance and those around her. This tea-inspired fragrance is an exquisite mixture of lemon, lavender, cedar, and patchouli that will give the wearer a light, yet glowing energy.
Seaside Afternoon
Hermes Un Jardin sur le Nil $194, Hermes.com
Hermes – Un Jardin sur le Nil
This Nile River inspired scent is ideal for any luxurious beach visit. It features sweet notes of mango, floral notes of lotus, and earthy notes of sycamore wood that will exquisitely complement your seaside destination.
Maison Margiela Beach Walk $125, Nordstrom.com
Maison Martin Margiela – REPLICA Beach Walk
Owning up to its name, this REPLICA fragrance is meant to resemble a leisurely, coastal stroll. It features pure, fresh notes of coconut, musk, cedarwood, and lemon that will give the wearer the feeling of “sun-kissed, salty skin”, as described on the label.
Estee Lauder Pleasure Aqua $88, Nordstrom.com
Estee Lauder-Pleasure in “Aqua”
With its notes of jasmine, watery accord, peony, and musk, this limited edition, floral fragrance will beautifully echo the ocean and leave a feeling that is as cool and light.
Summer Night Out
Gucci Bamboo $115, Gucci.com
Gucci – Bamboo
An exquisite fusion of intensity, elegance, and femininity, this empowering fragrance impeccably exemplifies the modern-day women. It carries notes of bergamot, lily, and sandalwood that are perfect for a summer night out with the girls or an elegant, crisp evening with a significant other.
Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rose Excelsa $117, Nordstrom.com
Dolce & Gabbana-Dolce Rosa Excelsa
A bold take on the classic Dolce by Dolce and Gabbana fragrance, the Dolce Rosa Excelsa features rich, signature notes of African Dog Rose and Turkish Rose Absolute. The wearer is bound to radiate femininity and sensuality on her summer night’s journey!
-AL
Photography by GG
