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Lean Into Summer With These 12 New Intriguing Fragrances

Find your next signature scent.

by Jessica Fields

Updated: June 1, 2023

Originally Published: May 29, 2023

Best summer 2023 fragrances

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There’s an art to finding your signature scent. For starters, it needs to evoke feelings and memories, while also working with your body chemistry. Next, it should be seasonal and timely with the changing months and weather. Sure, there are some fragrances that deserve year-round wear, but summer's arrival brings a sense of freedom and lightness worthy of a new find. Spritzed all over or dabbed onto pulse points, a good fragrance can revitalize your mood and invigorate a sense of confidence as you move throughout the day. This is why finding a scent that is uniquely you is so important —and given that summer 2023’s fragrances are a mélange of versatile options, it’s much easier than you may think.

The secret is to lean into the moments, activities, and memories that best embody the season. Summer embraces the outdoors fully, and its fragrances tend to do the same – regardless of its fresh floral scents, woody undertones, or bright citrus notes. This time of year is also the season of adventure, so aside from classic juices, there is also a range of mysterious and alluring scents to be discovered.

Whether you’re looking for a great date night perfume or a relaxing scent that is reminiscent of lingering sun-filled days, this season's options have you covered.

Below, the best summer fragrances to enjoy every exciting moment.

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Those Who Love The Color Green

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Aqua Media Cologne Forte

From the subtle hints of fresh cut herbs and notes of garden citrus to the prismatic shape of the jade colored bottle, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s latest addition to the aqua fragrance family was made to celebrate all elements of the color green. Just like the shade, the scent is joyful, light and refreshing, while evoking feelings of luxury with hidden notes of bergamot that mingle playfully with woody musk. | Featured Notes: Verbena; sweet fennel; hedione; musk |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Hopeless Romantics

Dior Dioriviera Eau de Parfum

Dioriviera Eau de Parfum

If there’s anything more romantic than spending the summer in the South of France, it’d be wearing this alluring fragrance inspired by country’s famous riviera. A soft floral scent is carried throughout the delicate accord of this perfume that delivers a delightful whisper of rose blossoms and summer sun that last long after it’s been spritzed onto the skin. | Featured Notes: Green Fig; rose |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Beach Lovers

D.S. & DURGA Rockaway Beach Eau de Parfum

Rockaway Beach Eau de Parfum

Light, airy, and delightfully summery, D.S. & DURGA’s Rockaway Beach is a celebration of warm days spent on the coast. Inspired by New York summers in the ‘70s, this unique fragrance encapsulates all the best moments of the city’s iconic beach. From the sun-soaked days to the salty air, and even the lingering sweet smell of sunscreen on the skin, it’s a seaside excursion in a bottle. | Featured Notes: Ocean air; sun tan lotion; flowering privet; salt; musk |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Family Affairs

Bulgari Allegra Ma'magnifica Eau de Parfum

Allegra Ma'magnifica Eau de Parfum

Fragrances are meant to evoke feelings, but Bulgari’s Ma’Magnifica is chock-full of notes that will instantly transport you to a warm place that feels like home. Uniquely inspired by the alluring essence of Italian moms, the scent combines spicy notes with soothing sandalwood to fully bring forth the aura of these strong and beautiful women. | Featured Notes: Sandalwood; rose |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Girls’ Trips

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Eclectic Eau de Toilette

Paula's Ibiza Eclectic Eau de Toilette

There’s nothing more fun than spending time away with your girls, and this summery fragrance embodies just that. The blend of exotic essential oils and spicy black pepper is perfectly balanced with warm notes of vanilla and fresh citrus to deliver a lingering scent that will bring you back to those unforgettable moments. | Featured Notes: Jasmine; sandalwood; orange flower; vanilla; coconut |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Date Nights

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Alibi Eau Sensuelle Eau de Parfum

Oscar De La Renta

Alibi Eau Sensuelle Eau de Parfum

If you’re the type who loves the thrill and mystery of a first date, consider this perfume made especially for you. A luxe blend of soft bergamot and bouquets of rose and orchard, it evokes all the excitement of a romantic evening in just one spritz. | Featured Notes: Mandarin; bergamot; white tea blossom; tiger orchid; sandalwood |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Nature Lovers

Diptyque Paris Eau Nabati Eau De Parfum

Eau Nabati Eau De Parfum

A harmonious blend of elements of nature, Diptyque’s latest fragrance embraces the outdoors and the beauty of organic scents. With sweet smokey notes of cedar trees and ripe citrus, it’s a garden oasis in a bottle. | Featured Notes: Bergamot; petitgrain, balsam of Peru; immortelle |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Foodies

Acqua Di Parma Arancia La Spugnatura Eau de Toilette

Acqua Di Parma Arancia

La Spugnatura Eau de Toilette

Blending the bittersweet notes of citrus rinds and almonds with hints of crisp black pepper, Acqua di Parma’s Arancia fragrance embodies the feeling of a sinfully delicious meal. Regardless of whether you like to cook or prefer to be a dining guest, let the sweet scents in this equally stunning bottle transport you to a feast set on Mediterranean coast. | Featured Notes: Arancia vaniglia, mandarin, lemon, cedarwood, musk |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Museum Dates

Louis Vuitton Cologne Perfumes collection Pacific Chill

Pacific Chill Eau de Parfum

Cool and eclectic, this contemporary fragrance is rooted in the sensory experience of the West Coast. Created by Louis Vuitton Master Perfumer Jaques Cavallier Belletrud, who was inspired by moments spent with a Californian artist, it embodies the pure organic scents of the area like lemon and aromatic herbs. | Featured Notes: Blackcurrant; basil; carrot seeds; coriander

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Those Who Love Classic Florals

Frances Valentine Patio Eau de Parfum

Frances Valentine

Patio Eau de Parfum

A delightful blend of classic white flowers like rose and jasmine, Frances Valentine’s first fragrance fully embodies the timeless elements the brand is most known for. Meant to evoke the essence of a summer garden party, it’s the perfect scent for the sunny season.| Featured Notes: Rose; jasmine; amber |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Evening Weddings

Versace Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum

Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum

An opulent blend of notes of juicy fruits, delicate freesia, and musky aromas, Versace’s latest Dylan fragrance is ideal for elegant evening affairs. | Featured Notes: Pear juice; cedarwood; bergamont; orange |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Picnics & Brunches

Krigler Mediterranean Peach 15 Perfume

Mediterranean Peach 15 Perfume

Irresistibly refreshing and sweet, this intriguing fragrance from Krigler will enchant and delight your senses in the best way. Although it’s laced with familiar floral and woody notes, the star of this perfume is the ripe vineyard peach that delivers a unique honey scent without it being cloying. | Featured Notes: Lemon; jasmine; mandarin; white musk; vineyard peach |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Social Butterflies

Ferragamo Signorina Libera Eau de Parfum

Signorina Libera Eau de Parfum

Enticing, complex, and a touch unexpected, Ferragamo’s latest fragrance is a melodious blend of energetic fruits such as pear and plum that crescendo into warm woody notes and floral oils. | Featured Notes: Velvet pear; Calabrian bergamot; orris; plum; cashmere wood |

Best Summer 2023 Fragrance For Minimalists

Calvin Klein CK One Reflections Eau De Toilette

CK One Reflections Eau De Toilette

The original genderless scent that has been a cult-favorite since its ‘94 debut is back for summer with a refreshing twist. Inspired by the spontaneity of the season, this invigorating fragrance features zesty notes of frozen lemon and ginger to deliver a fresh and intoxicating scent. | Featured Notes: Lemon; wood; musk; ginger |

This article was originally published on May 29, 2023