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10 SUMMER SCENTS FOR INSTANT HOLIDAY VIBES

Smells like summer c/o Creed, Tom Ford and Charlotte Tilbury.

WORDS: Hannah Dunn Photographer: Jane Doe 31.05.24

Still waiting for that summer holiday? Thanks to these summer scents, just one spritz is all you need to escape from reality (needed more than ever thanks to the current weather forecast…) From the Amalfi to the Caribbean via a hot summer’s day in London, thanks to Creed, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London and more, these fragrances will give you that holiday feeling.

1. MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN – BACCARAT ROUGE 540

Frankly, this fragrance should be worn any time and every time. A cult classic, it’s become the brand’s most famous scent, garnering hype on TikTok and a strong celebrity following (yes, we’re talking about Rihanna). An amber fragrance, it’s musky and sexy, sticky and fruity and completely addictive – ideal fuel for hot, sweaty summers.

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2. PRADA – INFUSION D’IRIS

Powdery iris, fresh mandarin and Tunisian neroli: Prada have created the perfect unisex summer fragrance. With a focus on Italian ingredients, from the Florentine iris pallida to the Sicilian mandarin, Infusion D’Iris has become a firm favourite. From Miuccia Prada we’d expect no less.

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3. BURBERRY – HER

If you like your fragrances sweet and fruity, Burberry have delivered the one. Inspired by the bustling city of London, Her features a punnet of berries – think strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, sour cherry and blackcurrant – cut with the citrus notes of mandarin and lemon. To finish is a touch of musk, cashmeran and vanilla: soft and comforting.

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4. CHARLOTTE TILBURY – JOYPHORIA

Charlotte Tilbury has made her long-awaited return to the world of fragrance with the launch of not one but six new scents. Each one designed to boost your mood and change your mindset, Joyphoria is all about happiness. A sunny bouquet of white florals, a touch of neroli to lift you up, and creamy, summery coconut water to transfer you to warmer places.

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5. JO MALONE LONDON – LIME BASIL AND MANDARIN

The scent of limes on a Caribbean breeze. Bright, tart mandarin. An unexpected hit of peppery basil and the warmth of amberwood. You can’t get much better than Jo Malone London’s iconic Lime Basil & Mandarin. A true summer fragrance stalwart.

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6. JULIETTE HAS A GUN – PEAR INC

Pear Inc was created in an attempt to bottle up those first sunny days, when the promise of a long, hot summer still lies ahead. Inspired by green pears, with heart of notes of ambroxan and a musky base note, the result is a clean, fresh fragrance that does just that.

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7. CREED – QUEEN OF SILK

The House of Creed know a thing or two about creating must-have scents and their latest addition, Queen of Silk, is no exception. A floral, amber fragrance, its – as the name would suggest – silky and OTT and indulgent. In the mix are saffron, tuberose and vanilla. Soft, sensual, addictive.

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8. MAISON MARGIELA PARIS REPLICA – BEACH WALK

The master of creating scents that bottle specific moments in time, Beach Walk is like a salty stroll along the seafront. Lemon, bergamot and pink pepper merge with sweet coconut for a floral musky fragrance that still feels fresh.

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9. TOM FORD – SOLIEL BLANC

Imagine the scene: a private island where summer lasts all year long. Unapologetic in its endless pursuit of sun and luxury, Soleil Blanc combines spicy notes of cardamon and pink pepper with a hint of pistachio and bergamot. But the defining factor? A base of coconut and tonka beans, for a creamy, soft finish.

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10. PARFUMS DE MARLY – VALAYA

That blissful feeling when you first get into bed, sheets fresh and clean from the washing line? Parfums de Marly has bottled it up with Valaya. Featuring notes of white peach, mandarin, and bergamot, mixed with orange blossom and the addition of musk, to give it that comforting, cocooning feel. Bliss.

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