JOIN USIf there is any season which deems perfume as a necessity, then it is surely the summer season. One can buy expensive clothing, choose quirky accessories, opt for a captivating hairstyle to look stylish, but nothing can get rid of the stink from your body in this heat.
One cannot wear the same fragrance throughout the year because fragrances are prepared entirely as per the season. Summer fragrances usually involve floral, citrus, airy notes and don’t consist of alcohol. Here are some fragrances to put you in the spirit of the season.
For men
Citrus for some zest: Citrus fragrances essentially exude a refreshing and clean feeling with lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, bitter orange, lemon grass and mint notes. Just one spritz of these refreshing fragrances and you can instantly experience the lively summer spirit.
Clean & fresh: Anything ‘aquatic’ signifies the goodness of water involved with it. Perfumes having aquatic features contain the mystical odourless scent. So, where does the aroma come from, you ask? It comes from a unique mixture of distinctively fresh, clean, translucent and airy scents. The fragrant category of ‘aquatic scents’ is relatively new in the perfume world. This classification generally refers to a traditionally fresh or floral composition that is enhanced by aquatic notes during the evaporation process. This particular group of scents offers many excellent options for the warmer months, as these marine notes tend to be quite complementary with the weather and long days at the beach. Marine notes add a bright and natural touch to fragrances like no other.
A dash of spices: Summer is that time of the year when we start to shuffle the contents of our perfume collection, moving the darker and heavier fragrances towards the back. Colognes usually lean towards the musky side, but finding the right spicy perfumes can be hard. Many of them are just too strong for the season. But when you choose the right spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, mace, you can wear spicy perfumes. A perfume having the wicked aroma of crushed spices can be the ultimate fragrance to rescue you from summer glitches.
For women
Flower power:Floral fragrances are a popular option when it comes to choosing perfumes for
summer. Whether it’s soft floral fragrances or the fruitier varieties, there are just so many choices here. Go in for rose, jasmine, lily, violets or plumerias to smell fantastic this season.
Fruity flavour: Fruity perfumes are ideal for summer for a variety of reasons. They tend to be a bit lighter than floral fragrances, so you won’t feel all hot and sticky, nor will they be overpowering on those hot, humid evenings and nights.
A mix of all: Aromatic notes are a breathtaking mixture of rosemary, lavender, sage, cumin and other plants, which hold a very intensive grass-spicy fragrance. They are usually packed with citrusy and spicy notes.
Into the woods: Go in for woody scents that are fresh and light. Rich and woody, yet light and citrusy — the sort of thing perfectly suited for the summer evenings. What more, they are also perfect for those who aren’t big fans of floral fragrances.
Warmer weather can change your skin chemistry. The scents you loved in winter may be too intense for summertime. So, change your perfume like your wardrobe: wear them according to the seasons!
(The author is founder, Perfumebooth.com)