Switch to lighter summer perfumes

May 20, 2013 12:46 PM | Skymet Weather Team

The season of summer has some of the most distinct smells like the hot, sticky aroma of humidity and heavy sweating.. And that is why buying a summer fragrance is a must. But finding your new signature summer scent takes work and who wants to spend precious beach time in Sephora, sniffing the perfumes that line the perimeter of the store?

Here's a little tip: To find a summer scent that speaks to you, choose one that's similar to the way you like to smell throughout the hot weather, i.e. fresh, flurry, flowery, citrus, light and mild. We share our list of summer fragrances that might save your time in choosing one for yourself:

1) Burberry Summer for women - It has fragrance notes of mandarin, bergamot, grapefruit, green apple, water lily, freesia, rose, white musk, vanilla, green oak moss, and precious woods, suiting best for scorching summer months.

2) Calvin Klein Eternity For Men Summer- True to its name, CK Eternity is an eternal fragrance for men suited for the warm days of summer season with key elements of tarragon, seaweed and driftwood. It’s suitable for the college going crowd or you can use it if you are vacationing at the beach.

3) Jo Malone Assam & Grapefruit - This is another great perfume for summer which is minimalistic with citrus notes and a hint of spice. It has a very refreshing tea fragrance that you would definitely love wearing in the summer. It contains top notes of grapefruit and rhubarb which gives the fragrance just the right amount of zest.

4) Davidoff Cool Water Perfume for Women - Refreshing and youthfully sweet, this iconic oceanic-floral scent melds top notes of ozone and water lily with tropical fruits and berries. The effect is sparkling and bright, very evocative of summertime at the beach. The water-drop shaped bottle will look pretty on your vanity or in your showcase too!

5) Lacoste Eau De Lacoste Rouge for Men - This fragrance brings in cocktail of fruit notes, including mango, and spicy ones like black pepper, thereby making this fragrance very singular in nature. Its other mixes include ginger and cardamom, which are very intense and powerful. This perfume is definitely for people who crave to be unique and refuse to be a part of the crowd.

6) Flora by Gucci - Each of the Gucci Flora collection is a subtle, sophisticated. The Flora Donna is a choice for the young, classic and refined woman with that edge of power and sensuality.

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