The Best Summer Perfumes To Wear All Season Long

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These Summer Perfumes Have The Juiciest Scents

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June 30, 2024

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Join TZR editors for Main Squeeze, the series dedicated to sharing beloved beauty products — be they bold, effective, or simply fun — that make our week just a little bit better. Ahead, Team TZR spotlights their favorite summer perfumes of the moment.

Although the summer season means high temps, sweaty upper lips, and the desperation to be inside with the AC blasting, there is so much fun to be had spending warm evenings grabbing drinks on a rooftop or soaking up the sun on an afternoon stroll. All the vibes change, and with that shift comes making some adjustments to your beauty routine. One of the most notable areas to make a switch is in your perfume lineup. This is no time for the woodsy, musky, and cozy scents of winter. Think fruity, beachy, and refreshing as the best summer perfume options.

For those looking to channel this energy, TZR editors have some recommendations. Whether you’re vacationing in the Italian Riviera or spending the summer exploring close to home, these scents fully embody the season. Whether you love to smell yummy enough to eat, Korres’ Sikinos emulates delicious watermelon, or if you’re a fan of a beach day, Louis Vuitton’s Pacific Chill is a ocean in a bottle. There’s truly something for everyone.

Keep reading for the summer fragrances our editors will be spritzing all season long.

Celine

Zouzou Eau de Parfum

$280

"I'm not typically a vanilla girlie because I'm still haunted by the overly-sweet body sprays of the early aughts, but this new Celine scent is a grown-up gourmand. Along with the nostalgically sweet note, the juice includes a blend of patchouli and musk, which add a smoky edge to it. It's quickly become my go-to fragrance for day and night – the overwhelming volume of compliments I've gotten while wearing it is a welcome bonus." – Erin Lukas, deputy beauty editor, TZR

LoveShackFancy

Endless Dreams Eau de Parfum

$125

"With its hyper-femme bottle, name, and note list, I didn't expect to be obsessed with this fragrance right out of the gate. Typically, I like a muskier, more skin-like scent, but LoveShackFancy's newest launch fully converted me in the opposite direction. It's undoubtedly sweet thanks to all that vanilla, sure, but anchored by such a summery feel with strong, obvious notes of juicy strawberry and freshly-blossomed jasmine. The staying power is also unreal — it's often still lingering when I wake up in the morning." — Amanda Ross, beauty editor, TZR

Korres

Eau De Toilette Sikinos

$58

"Watermelon is my favorite fruit, but I didn't think I would enjoy wearing a fragrance that smelled like it. I typically gravitate towards darker and earthier scents, so I was more than pleasantly surprised to enjoy this concoction that is called Sikinos. Although its top notes contain this summertime fruit plus freesia and bamboo, it doesn't come off as saccharine or overtly feminine. That may be due to the salty notes and base of cedarwood, sandalwood, and musk. From first spray, I immediately felt a sense of nostalgia and delight and excitement for the season. And what is a fragrance if it doesn't make you feel something?" – Kathy Lee, editor in chief, TZR

Vyrao

Free 00 Eau De Parfum

$190

“This scent smells like a freshly-baked lemon pound cake, set outside to cool down in the ocean breeze. It's sweet, yet light and fresh, and one spritz is all it takes to transport me to a lounge chair on the Italian coast, lemon drop in hand – at least, in my mind.” – Faith Xue, executive beauty editor, lifestyle, BDG

Diptyque

ILIO Eau de toilette

$180

“Upon smelling this perfume, I am immediately transported to a high-rise rooftop where I’m watching the sunset and sipping on a fruity drink. This truly feels like all the vibes of summer bottled up into one scent. The prickly pear and bergamot notes make it smell good enough to eat, while the jasmine adds a richness and the iris creates a light, baby power-like quality. The combo is oh-so refreshing, making it the perfect scent for the season.”– Jordan Murray, associate beauty editor, TZR

Charlotte Tilbury

Cosmic Power Eau de Parfum

$150

"I was recently at a Charlotte Tilbury event for a new makeup launch, but the brand had bottles of its recent perfume collection on display. Amethyst is my favorite color, so I was immediately drawn to Cosmic Power, but once I spritzed it on, I immediately fell in love. So much so, I asked if I could take home the display bottle. Inspired by empowerment, the scent is a cocktail of woody, spicy notes that feel mysterious. As someone who's adopted a gatekeeping approach to what I share about my life on social media, this fragrance feels so 'me'." – Lukas

Louis Vuitton

Pacific Chill

$320

"I don't know how one captures a Malibu sunset in a bottle, but Louis Vuitton managed to. This crisp, invigorating scent is literally inspired by the Pacific Ocean, with refreshing notes of coriander seeds and ambrette, basil, peppermint, and orange. I literally keep it on top of my dresser for easy access these days so I never forget to spritz it on as I'm running out the door. It's the quintessential summer scent for me." – Angela Melero, executive editor, TZR

Ellis Brooklyn

SWEET Eau de Parfum

$110

“The best word to describe this fragrance is ‘sunny.’ With notes of pear, ambrette and marshmallow, it's my go-to gourmand fragrance when the weather starts heating up. The last few times I've worn it, I've gotten compliments from strangers.” – Xue

Chanel

CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Toilette

$93

“I reserve wearing perfume as a special treat for nights out, and summer evenings are all about feeling fresh, fun, and flirty. Chanel's Chance is a classic scent that perfectly embodies these qualities with its youthful and feminine notes of citron, jasmine, and teakwood. It's a blend of fruity and floral elements, yet remains clean and elegant. I've been wearing this scent for years, and it never loses its charm!” – Rebecca Iloulian, director, newsletter revenue and marketing, BDG

‘Ôrəbella

SALTED MUSE Parfum

$100

“I fell in love with ’Ôrəbella the first time I smelled this earthy, cedarwood scent — little did I know how much I’d like the product once I sprayed the formula on my skin. What makes this perfume unique is the inclusion of essential oils. Not only does the product make you smell amazing, but the ingredients leave a shiny sheen that gives you the ultimate summer glow.” – Maggie Haddad, sr. social media strategist, TZR