This is what the hot season smells like: Our favorite summer fragrances
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The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and the next beach vacation is just around the corner – summer is coming! And with the change of season, our taste in fragrances is also changing. In winter, our taste in fragrances was still dominated by heavy notes like vanilla, patchouli, incense, and spicy accords. This is now giving way to light, fresh, and carefree scents.
In this article we present you summer fragrance families as well as our favorite Blanda Beauty summer scents – selected niche fragrances that impress with their natural compositions and perfectly coordinated fragrance accords.
Table of Contents
Pure summer freshness: citrus scents RAAW Alchemy: No Vacancy Voyages Imaginaires: Azahar Juicy, sunny, sweet: Fruity fragrances Heretic Parfum: Dirty Peach Eau de Parfum A.N Other: SN/2020 Perfume Floral scents for sunny days Heretic perfume: Florgasm Eau de Parfum Frau Tonis Parfum: No. 06 Memoir Collective A summer in the countryside Vyrao: The Sixth Eau de Parfum Frau Tonis Parfum: No 16 Jardin Vertical Intense For a taste: Perfume Discovery Sets for the summer Perfume Discovery Set: Wanderlust Perfume Discovery Set: Floral Bouquet Cheers to the lightness of summer fragrances
Pure summer freshness: citrus scents
Perfumes with citrus notes are like summer in a bottle: refreshing, sparkling and full of lightness. In the fragrance pyramid are citrus notes Usually in the top note because they immediately seduce with their freshness. Sunny lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tangy grapefruit, or tart bergamot – these fragrances are like a cool breeze on hot days, evoking a desire for summer, joie de vivre, and adventure.
In aromatherapy, essential citrus oils have long been used to brighten the mood and provide new energy. Bergamot reduces stress and balances, while grapefruit, with its zesty freshness, is invigorating and stimulating. The sunny lemon lifts the spirit, provides clarity, and promotes concentration. Mandarin, meanwhile, conjures up a feeling of lightness and cheerfulness with its sweet notes. Citrus fruits are a true mood booster from nature!
RAAW Alchemy: No Vacancy
No Vacancy Parfum is a finely balanced composition of invigorating citrus fruits, pomelo and lemon peel, combined with elegant notes of dry sandalwood, warm amber and a hint of vetiver.
- Notes: cedarwood, pomelo, lemon peel, jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver
An eternal summer and the feeling of love, fresh and nostalgic. Eau de Parfum Lemon and orange trees. The golden rays of the sun gently warm your skin. Your hair is still wet. A light breeze exudes the delicious scent of citrus fruits and tropical blossoms. The wood around the pool steams in the sun, the air is warm and dry.
The seductive No Vacancy perfume evokes memories of eternal summer and the feeling of love. Nothing else matters. Our minds are lost in magical nostalgia.
Voyages Imaginaires: Azahar
Azahar – orange tree in Arabic. There you are, standing on a Moroccan rooftop at the end of the day. The sun is fading, a dark coolness spreads, dispelling the bitter heat of the day. The curtains sway lazily in the breeze. The shadows of the orange trees stretch in the setting sun.
- Top notes: bergamot, tangerine
- Middle notes: petitgrain, tuberose
- Base Notes: Orange Leaf, Vanilla
On the skin... a delicious orange blossom, cooled by notes of petit grain and mandarin. Soft vanilla and marshmallow round out the fragrance. Deceptively innocent, Azahar yearns for transgression, addiction, and sweet madness.
Voyages Imaginaires Perfume: The path lies before the destination. Each new fragrance creation is a tender journey that reminds us of something familiar and at the same time leads us to a new, virgin land.
Juicy, sunny, sweet: Fruity fragrances
Fruitful Notes are like a walk through an orchard—fresh, juicy, and full of life. Peaches, apples, watermelons, berries, coconuts, and figs exude that unmistakable summer charm that puts us in a good mood and accompanies us lightly through the day.
Summer fragrances with fruity fragrance notes are true all-rounders: They make every moment a little sunnier, lighter, and simply more beautiful. Combined with floral and citrus notes, they appear delicate and airy, while warm woods or vanilla add exciting depth to long summer nights.
Heretic Parfum: Dirty Peach Eau de Parfum
Dirty Peach celebrates the first days of summer with a sweet and tart fragrance that exudes the aromas of sun-ripened peaches, warm skin and sensually soft jasmine.
- Top notes: orange peel, mandarin, grapefruit
- Heart notes: Ylang-Ylang, Strawberry, Grandiflorum Jasmine, Bitter Orange, Blackcurrant Bud, Peach Isolate, Violet Leaf
- Base note: Vetiver CO2
The fragrance opens with bright and zesty citrus notes that transition into juicy, fruity peach aromas. A delicate balance of sweet and tart, with a hint of cashmere wood, makes this fragrance addictive and unforgettable.
Uplifting and motivating, Heretic's functional fragrances harness the aromatherapeutic power of natural plant extracts. With Dirty Peach, you can discover the mood-enhancing effects and Ayurvedic healing power of ylang ylang, bitter orange, vetiver or grapefruit.
A.N Other: SN/2020 Perfume
SN/2020 Parfum is an ode to the wild osmanthus flower. This special niche fragrance was designed by Christene Hassan and selected by X-Games gold medalist Silje Norendal.
The rich osmanthus aroma blurs the boundaries between genders, blending sweet, feminine floral notes with masculine leather undertones into a sensual whole. The heart of this fragrance is the full-bodied, naturally juicy peach scent of the osmanthus blossom, contrasted by the freshness of sea salt.
- Top notes: Sea breeze, Louisiana peach, clementine
- Heart notes: Osmanthus blossom, orchid, tuberose
- Base notes: Solar Musk, Driftwood, Bamboo
Ariella Appelbaum: "We gave Silje 15 fragrances to choose from. All were created with unlimited budgets and complete creative freedom. Some were composed by world-renowned master perfumers, others by emerging talents. She chose this fragrance."
Floral scents for sunny days
Floral compositions capture the magic of a blooming garden on a warm summer day: delicate, elegant, and full of life. Roses, freesias, tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossoms bring this summery flair directly to the skin and lift your spirits. Sometimes soft and seductive, sometimes fresh and vibrant—floral summer fragrances are true all-rounders for hot days. Combined with fruity, citrus, or green notes, they have a particularly light effect and transform every moment into a mini floral festival.
Floral scents played an early role in the art of perfumery: In ancient Egypt, India, and Persia, rose oil, jasmine, and lotus were combined with resins and oils over 3.000 years ago. Through trade, new blossoms continually found their way to Europe and later inspired Renaissance perfumers. With alcohol base, synthetic or natural fragrances From hydrolats, floral notes eventually became the heart of modern perfumes.
Heretic perfume: Florgasm Eau de Parfum
Florgasm unfolds a harmonious symbiosis of sensual floral accords and sparkling citrus notes. The fresh, floral essences of jasmine, linden blossom and tuberose combine with spicy nuances of pink pepper, allspice berries and coriander as well as the warm, woody accents of hibiscus seeds to create a seductive and balanced fragrance.
- Top notes: bergamot, bitter orange, coriander, lemon, allspice, pink pepper
- Heart notes: jasmine, lime blossom, orange blossom, tuberose, ylang-ylang
- Base notes: hibiscus seeds
Florgasm harnesses the aromatherapeutic power of its botanical ingredients and invites you to discover the calming and relaxing effects of its Ayurvedic healing powers. Bergamot refreshes the mind and lifts the spirit, while jasmine gently relaxes and improves mood. Tuberose calms and ignites passion at the same time.
Frau Tonis Parfum: No. 06 Memoir Collective
Serenity is in the air, No. 06 Mémoire Collective. Gentle contentment. Right now, at this very moment, life is kind, warm, and soft.
This fragrance is an ode to love, characterized by comfort and confidence. Like a warming sunrise on a Sunday in August. Like a Garden of Eden, notes of violet, iris, rose, mimosa, grapefruit, grapes and captivating ylang-ylang surround us. This scent is vegan.
- Embracing / Blooming / Gentle
- Fragrance notes: grapes, lime, grapefruit, violet, iris, mimosa, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, patchouli, musk, sandalwood, vetiver
- Floral / Eau de Parfum / Unisex
Vogue: "Unique for fragrance aficionados from around the world." Wallpaper: "Exceptional perfumes with personality." Harper's Bazaar: "These fragrances are a poetic stroll."
A summer in the countryside
Freshly mown meadows, crisp fig leaves, cool mint or a hint of crushed tomato leaves – green fragrance notes capture the vibrant freshness of nature. They are reminiscent of morning dew on young grass, walks through shady forests, or the rustling of leaves in the summer breeze. Green notes smell clear, tart, and invigorating, sometimes aromatic, sometimes almost bitter. Ideal for those seeking something unobtrusive, earthy, and refreshing in the summer. Combined with citrus, woody, or floral notes, they create complex summer fragrances reminiscent of a day in the countryside.
Vyrao: The Sixth Eau de Parfum
A fragrance with sacred herbs – The Sixth opens with juniper berry, angelica, gentian absolute, and wormwood. The heart notes unfold with a harmonious bouquet of aromatic fennel, juicy apple, refreshing rosemary, invigorating peppermint, and spicy basil.
- Top notes: Juniper berry, angelica, gentian absolute, wormwood
- Heart notes: fennel, apple, rosemary, peppermint, basil
- Base notes: oak wood extract, oak moss absolute, patchouli, fir balsam absolute, cedar wood
The base note is characterized by deep oak extract, earthy oak moss absolute, patchouli, fir balsam absolute and warm cedar wood, which together form a long-lasting and complex fragrance accord.
Frau Tonis Parfum: No 16 Jardin Vertical Intense
No. 16 Jardin Vertical is greener than green. A journey into the magnificent gardens of the world. These gardens are home to majestic cedars, with a subtle hint of sandalwood in the background. With rice, white tea, and fig, the fragrance is green and sunny. Musk and ambergris make Jardin Vertical irresistible.
- Green / Sunny / Rich
- Fragrance Notes: Rice, Sandalwood, Atlas Cedar, White Tea, Fig, Musk and Ambergris
- For lovers of long-lasting fragrance intensity - the Parfum Intense fragrances are characterized by an even higher concentration and are therefore more intense and voluminous
Frau Tonis has a vision: The cities of the 21st century will be greener, wilder, and more natural. It's as if a piece of forest has spread throughout an urban metropolis. Green thinking is part of urban life. The fragrance No. 16 Jardin Vertical by Frau Tonis Parfum is all about organic growth, mindfulness and green hope.
For a taste: Perfume Discovery Sets for the summer
Discovery sets are perfect for anyone who hasn't found their new summer fragrance yet—or simply doesn't want to commit. With our carefully curated Perfume Discovery Sets, you can discover various niche fragrances, try them out at your leisure, and find out which scent best suits your summer mood.
Perfume Discovery Set: Wanderlust
Sometimes a single scent is enough to transport us to another place - to a sun-warmed harbor, a tropical garden or a white sandy beach overlooking the roaring sea.
The Perfume Discovery Set Fernweh takes you to distant worlds with five masterfully composed niche fragrances.
- No 05 Aventure Intense by Frau Tonis Parfum
- Azahar von Voyages Imaginaires
- Dirty Coconut by Heretic Parfum
- No Vacancy by RAAW Alchemy
- No 27 Red Cordt by Frau Tonis Parfum
Maritime freshness, exotic flowers and warm woods capture the feeling of freedom and summer. Whether sun-drenched Mediterranean coasts or tropical paradises - these fragrances invite you to leave everyday life behind and give in to the longing for new adventures.
Perfume Discovery Set: Floral Bouquet
With this Perfume Discovery Set you will immerse yourself in the splendor of a blooming garden where each flower tells its own story.
This selection of five floral niche fragrances pays homage to the timeless elegance of floral notes – feminine, radiant and full of natural beauty.
- Florgasm by Heretic Parfum
- Érose von Élisire
- FL/2018 by A.N Other
- Pink Iris Perfume by Abel
- 3007 by Son Venïn
Experience five exceptional floral fragrances that seduce with a harmonious blend of delicate floral notes and surprising accents. From sparkling freshness to complex, sensual compositions, each of these floral fragrances envelops you in a unique veil of elegance.
Cheers to the lightness of summer fragrances
Sparkling and citrusy, floral and playful, green and fresh, or fruity and sweet – summer fragrances are like little escapes into the sun. They speak of balmy nights, cool sea breezes, ripe fruits, and fragrant blossoms. They are not only refreshing, but also remind us of special moments, allow us to pause for a moment, and make summer even more beautiful.
