Scents of Summer

With 100 degree temps rampant all through the East Coast and more, I have been switching to my stock of summer perfumes. I thought I'd share some that work in the sweltering heat.

Montale Paris Sandflowers-I just reached for this today for the first time in awhile . In wondering what to wear , it seemed to be perfect, and it was. Sandflowers is a cool ocean floral. It has notes of juniper berries, seanotes ( a bit of an aquatic feel), sandalwood and oakmoss. Individually, many of those notes don't work for me, but in this they do. It's breezy and fresh but also pretty. It lasts incredibly well, but is not too much. $ 135.00 for 3.4 oz at http://www.aedes.com/


Acqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri- One of the best of the citrus scents. Very zesty lemon. Has grapefruit, tangerine and orange . A citrus blast.It's light and doesn't last too long, but it's so refreshing. Since it wears off quickly, keep it handy and use as a light body spray throughout the day. Also has cardamom, musk and more. At Sephora online only, $ 60.00 for 2 oz.( the others in this line, Mirto, Fico and Cipresso are also great summer scents) .

Creed Virgin Island Water- Coconut, lime, white bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, rum, sugar cane.
Yes it reads like a drink, but it's not too sweet. Just a bit , and very tropical. A definite unisex scent that makes you feel cool and relaxed just by sniffing. Said to be inspired by the Creed family's tropical boating trips. $ 110.00 for 1 oz. various retailers incl. Aedes, Saks.



Bond 9 Little Italy- pure sunshine in a bottle. This one seems to get mixed reveiws, but I adore it. I get mostly all clementine, but the herby notes peek out a tiny, tiny bit. Also has grapefruit, mandarin, musk, jasmine.

This one needs two applications back to back, and then you get decent lasting power. $ 125.00 for 1.7 oz
http://www.saks.com/ or http://www.bondno9.com/

The Different Company Bergamote- website Luckyscent describes this as sunshine and happiness in a bottle( using my term from Little Italy). Using 70 % natural bergamot, ginger, orange blossom, leaf green, rhubarb (wood), musk, this packs a citrusy wallop. 135.00 for 90 ml, http://www.luckyscent.com/

Many more are out there.Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess ,Bond 9 Fire Island, Bobbi Brown beach
are but a few more. All these fall into the suntan on the beach category and are stunning.

Stay cool.