Summer Fragrances

Let's talk about summer! There are so many reasons to love this time of the year. One of the things I love about summer is all of the summer fragrances that are out.

In case you are in the market for a new summer scent or just want to sniff some awesome stuff, I have made a list of some summer perfumes to check out.

There are some summer scents that aren't on the list, which means one of 3 things: I either don't know about it, forgot about it, or the counter I work at just doesn't have it (like Burberry Summer).

I threw in the description provided for each fragrance when you go to buy it online because a lot of them are fun/funny and just make the perfumes sound so much better.

In no particular order, here we go!:

Ck One Summer

"Brighten your everyday with the warm feeling of Summer from this CK One fragrance."

Calvin Klein tries to switch up the notes in this summer scent each year along with the bottle it comes in. The notes are a blend of citruses and "waterfall" accords, watermelon, cucumber, lily, musk, and moss. This year the scent just isn't doing it for me. The mixture of the cucumber and watermelon just doesn't sit well with me I guess. I do, however, love the bottle for this fragrance. The color of the bottle is gorgeous along with the bright green print. The bottle also has textured water drops on it. Don't let me not liking it stop you from smelling it though. I know a few people that do really like it. It's just a matter of different tastes.

A 3.4 fl. oz. bottle is $50.

Eternity Summer

"Relax in luxury with this warm, aquatic, floral fragrance from Calvin Klein Eternity that features the scents of the sea."

Calvin Klein also does the same thing with their Eternity Summer fragrance with switching the scent and the bottle every year. This year the perfume has notes of a sea breeze accord, wisteria flower, and white amber. The scent is very floral and feminine. I am not the biggest fan of super floral scents and this one is just a little too floral for me when it is on my skin. However, I do like the scent and think it is perfect for floral lovers. The bottle is also really pretty with a blend of purple and blue. The picture doesn't really do the bottle justice.
A 3.4 fl. oz. bottle is $62.

Eternity Aqua

"Eternity Aqua is inspired by refreshing feminity with an effortless elegance. Natural sophistication and confidence - the relaxed side of the Eternity woman."

Eternity Aqua isn't a summer edition and is in Calvin Klein's permanent fragrance collection. It's a great scent for summer though and I thought it was fitting to include it on the list. The notes are Pink Lady apple, cucumber, apricot, white peony, jasmine, tiare, gardenia, magnolia, woods, cedar, and musk. The cucumber scent stands out in this scent just like in CK One Summer, but it isn't a strong and blends well with the other notes. The bottle is a gorgeous ombre blue.

A 1.7 fl. oz. bottle is $57. A 3.4 fl. oz. bottle is $74.

Armani Code Summer

"The brightness of the southern Italian sun and the freshness of the Mediterranean air: the newest interpretation of seduction - Armani Code Summer."

This summer edition of Armani Code smells floral but is not too overwhelming. It is lighter and more floral than the original Armani Code and is one of my favorite summer scents. The notes in the fragrance are pear sorbet, bitter orange, neroli, orange blossom, cyclamen, ginger, sambac jasmine, blonde wood, vanilla, and musk. I don't find this floral scent to be too much when I wear it like the Eternity Summer is on me. The bottle is so pretty! The glass is frosted and is a beautiful bluish-purple towards the bottom with delicate white flowers on it.
A 2.5 fl. oz. bottle is $70.

Summer Blossom

"Discover the sensual scent of velvety woods, extravagant florals, and seductive musk in a refreshing scent."

This is another floral summer scent. Summer Blossom is a Ralph Lauren fragrance and is a twist off of Romance. It has notes of mandarin, guava, jasmine petals, coconut water, and soft vanilla. This fragrance is light and airy. It definitely makes me think of summer when I smell it. I love how simple yet cute the bottle is. A bottle doesn't always have to be big and flamboyant to stand out.
A 4.2 fl. oz. bottle is $74.

Daisy Sunshine

"A sun-kissed expression of the iconic Daisy fragrance, Daisy Sunshine is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance you'll love."

Daisy Sunshine is a limited edition fragrance by Marc Jacobs. I talked specifically about this scent in a blog post earlier this year, which you can check out here. It's a fruity floral scent and has quickly become my favorite scent for summer (and in general). The bottle is also adorable. I mean, just look at it!
A 1.7 fl. oz. bottle is $65.

Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine

"A playful floral fruity, Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine reinterprets the classic Daisy Eau So Fresh with a bolder, fruitier twist."

This is also another limited edition scent by Marc Jacobs. It is also really good, and you should check it out as well. The notes are strawberry, apple blossom, pink grapefruit, jasmine, rose and violet leaves, oak moss, and amber wood.
A 2.5 fl. oz. bottle is $78.


Acqua Di Gioia Eau Fraiche

"Delicate, Precious, Transparent."

This is a lighter version of the original Acqua Di Gioia. Like Eternity Aqua, it isn't specifically a summer scent, but I think it fits pretty well into the category. The notes are grapefruit, Primofiore lemon, mandarin peel, ylang-ylang, jasmine tea, jasmine water, cedar, musk, and brown sugar. It smells very clean and fresh and makes me picture a house on the oceanfront. I like the shape of the bottle and the lid. It is identical to the original Acqua Di Gioia, which could be just a small problem if you owned both perfumes and sprayed one on thinking it was the other without looking closely. Not a big deal though.
A 1.7 fl. oz. bottle is $58. A 3.4 fl. oz. bottle is $75.

Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino

"Light Blue 'Dreaming in Portofino' for Women brings the sensuality of nature and the glamour of the Italian coast to life."

This fragrance isn't specifically a summer scent either and is available all year round. However, I think this is a perfume that is kind of overlooked and could be more popular, especially in summer. Dreaming in Portofino was introduced into the Dolce & Gabanna fragrance line in 2012. I think a lot of people still don't even know it exists, which is a shame because I actually like it just as much as the original Light Blue fragrance. The notes are litchi accord, ambrette seed, iris, osmanthus, amber, patchouli, and musk. I think the patchouli is what makes it different from typical summer scents. The scent is a little deeper and fuller than other summer perfumes, but it smells really good. I think the bottle is a little dull, but in reality, the scent is what really matters.
A 1.7 fl. oz. bottle is $71. A 3.4 fl. oz. bottle is $92.

There you have it! Have you tried any of these fragrances before? What is your favorite summer scent? Let me know in the comments below!