5 Perfect Summer-Ready Fragrances
Freshly sprung from nature, the season's best fragrances feature notes that often linger in the air at farmers markets and flower stalls on Saturday morning. From juicy plums to sweet honey to delicate roses, these eaux rouse the senses subtly - nothing feels too heavy on the skin-making them ideal for summer's lighter mood. Click ahead for ideas on what to mist on for every event, and check out today's beauty secret.
By: Kari Molvar
Ralph Lauren Romance Summer Blossom
What It Smells Like: Fresh tropical fruits like mandarin and guava, followed by whiffs of jasmine petals, coconut water and vanilla.
Where To Wear It: A weekend spent by the ocean
Ralph Lauren Romance Summer Blossom, $72 for 3.4 oz, sephora.com.
Jo Malone Limited Edition Plum Blossom Cologne
What It Smells Like: Sunny yellow plum and succulent honey against a backdrop of creamy sandalwood and clean, white musk.
Where To Wear It: Afternoon garden party
Jo Malone Plum Blossom Cologne, $110 for 100 mL, jomalone.com.
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Vera Wang Lovestruck Floral Rush
What It Smells Like: Sparkling champagne and apricot blossom with a heart of white freesia and a base of cashmere woods, sheer musk and white amber.
Where To Wear It: Sunset cocktails
Vera Wang Lovestruck Floral Rush, $78 for 100 mL, verawangfragrances.com (available in August).
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Boucheron Jaipur Bracelet
What It Smells Like: Fresh violet leaves, basil and lemon scent of verbena behind a mysterious veil of silky marigold, hyacinth and cypress.
Where To Wear It: Midnight dinner party
Boucheron Jaipur Bracelet Eau de Parfum, $106 for 1.7 oz, neimanmarcus.com
The Scent of Departure Bali
What It Smells Like: Sun-kissed mandarin, fresh lemon and delicate white florals laced with amber wood and a hint of vanilla.
Where To Wear It: Rooftop soiree
The Scent of Departure Bali, $45 for 50 mL, beautyhabit.com.
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