Last Updated on May 27, 2025 by Wendy Sy
This post features the best summer fragrances that feel like an uplifting refresh!
The best summer perfumes are like bottles of sunshine. They capture the carefree spirit of the season — think long beach days, spontaneous getaways, and slow, golden evenings. Honestly, few things can elevate a summer moment quite like the perfect scent.
Fragrance has this unique ability to instantly shift your mood, wrapping you in memories or setting the tone for new adventures.
The best summer perfumes can whisk you away in a single spritz. Maybe it’s the zesty notes of lemon and Italian bergamot that take you right back to that dreamy Amalfi Coast trip. Or perhaps a soft floral scent brings up memories of an alfresco dinner date with someone special.
The most unforgettable summer scents aren’t just worn — they’re felt.
Read on for the best perfumes for summer 2025 — including new launches and timeless classics — that feel like paradise.
Here’s to discovering a signature scent that makes every summer moment even more magical.
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Prada Beauty
Paradoxe Eau de Parfum
Scent: Floral Ambery
Key Notes: Fresh Neroli Bud, Sensual Amber Accord, Intense White Musks
Personally, I’ve always had a soft spot for amber-based fragrances. I think it goes back to one of my very first scents I had growing up — an amber body mist I wore constantly. Even now, just a hint of that warm, cozy note instantly transports me back. So when I discovered Prada Beauty Paradoxe Eau de Parfum, it felt like the sophisticated, luxe evolution of that nostalgic favorite.
This new scent strikes such a beautiful balance. The floral notes of neroli and jasmine bring a soft, fresh lightness that perfectly smooths out the rich, ambery base. It’s warm, elegant, and a bit addictive.
As for the bottle, Prada stayed true to its roots with the signature triangle logo but gave it a modern twist. The soft, rounded edges and the delicate pink hue make it feel like a piece of designer art for your vanity. It’s as pretty to look at as it is to wear!
Viktor & Rolf
Flowerbomb Extreme Eau de Parfum
Scent: Warm Florals
Key Notes: Vanilla, Raspberry, Rose Absolute, Freesia, Patchouli
What feels more like summer than a bouquet of fresh flowers? Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb is already a cult classic, and this new bolder Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Extreme takes the iconic scent to the next level — just in time for its 20th anniversary.
The blend of creamy vanilla, juicy raspberry, and deep patchouli wrapped in rose and freesia smells like stepping into a lush, blooming garden at golden hour.
It’s rich, romantic, and — hence the name — more extreme. I use just a couple of spritzes for an instant, long-lasting mood boost.
$185, Sephora (also comes in a $39 travel size version)
Summer Hours
Le Week End Eau de Parfum
Scent: Fresh
Key Notes: Cut Grass, Lime, Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Peony, Linden Blossom, White Musk, Green Wood
I’m actually wearing this one right now on a cloudy work-from-home day in New York City, and it’s the perfect pick-me-up. With notes of cut grass and fresh flowers, Summer Hours’ Le Week End feels effortless and gives you a peaceful, weekend state of mind — no matter where you are or what’s on your to-do list.
Founded by Beth Maloney and based in the coastal town of Fairfield, Connecticut, Summer Hours is all about clean, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients, inspired by nature. Find it on shelves from Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Maui, Maine’s Claremont Hotel, and more.
P.S. Each fragrance from the brand comes with its own Spotify summer playlist so you can set the mood while you spritz!
Charlotte Tilbury
Joyphoria
Scent: Fresh
Key Notes: Neroli Oil, Ylang-Ylang, Solar Vanilla
This list of best summer perfumes wouldn’t be complete without Charlotte Tilbury’s new Fragrance Collection of Emotions (inspired by six emotions).
This Joyphoria scent in particular was created to enhance feelings of happiness, thanks to the mood-boosting molecules of ylang-ylang and vanilla bean extract. The golden packaging alone is a work of art inspired by 18th-century alchemy bottles.
Fun fact: the number 3 (III) on the bottle celebrates the pure joy of living. In numerology, this number is believed to be the most carefree of all energies.
Sol de Janeiro
Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist
Scent: Warm And Spicy
Key Notes: Pistachio, Almond, Heliotrope, Jasmine Petals, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Sandalwood
Sol de Janeiro has so many refreshing summer scents, but I always come back to this classic Cheirosa 62. It’s a vanilla and salted caramel hair and body perfume spray that feels warm and spicy.
For the full experience, I love pairing it with their iconic Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, which has the same summer scent notes as this fragrance and adds a moisturizing, firming boost. Together, they’re the ultimate glow-up for your skin and senses.
Skylar
Boardwalk Delight Scent-Screen Mist
Scent: Sweet
Key Notes: Cotton Candy, Coconut Milk, Pure Vanilla
There are plenty of summer fragrances out there, but this one really caught my attention since it doubles as a sunscreen. Yes, it’s a 2-in-1 that gives you both SPF 30 protection and a dreamy scent in one easy step.
Infused with Skylar’s viral Boardwalk Delight fragrance (think cotton candy, coconut milk, and vanilla), it smells like a sun-soaked day at the beach — sweet and carefree. Plus, it’s packed with skin-nourishing red algae and copper peptides.
Like everything from this brand, it’s made with clean, hypoallergenic ingredients and gives off that effortlessly cool, California vibe.
Korres
Kyma Eau de Toilette
Scent: Fresh Citrus
Key Notes: Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Marine, Watery, Pepper, Cedar, Vetiver, Nutmeg
Feel like you’re whisked away to the Greek coast with Kyma by Korres. (Fun fact: “Kyma” means “wave” in Greek.) This summer fragrance perfectly captures the salty sea breeze and zesty citrus of a sun-soaked Mediterranean day. It’s like a warm, blissful breeze wrapped in a bottle.
Wear Kyma on its own for that fresh, coastal vibe — or layer it with another fragrance to create your own personalized summer scent.
$62, Korres (now on sale for $43.40 — 30% off!)
Mugler
Alien Hypersense Eau de Parfum
Scent: Fruity Florals
Key Notes: Green Mandarin and Pear Accord, Jasmine Sambac, Cashmeran
Get ready for all the compliments — “You smell amazing! What are you wearing?” — because once you share it’s Mugler’s Alien Hypersense eau de parfum, you’ll have everyone curious. This scent is a mix of green mandarin and juicy pear, balanced with jasmine sambac, sustainably sourced from Mugler’s own fields in India. It’s fresh, captivating, and unforgettable.
“The quality is perfect for Mugler because its fragrance is very sensual and generous,” says master perfumer Dominique Ropion. “In the heart of the composition, it reveals facets that express Alien’s essence to the fullest.”
Who Is Elijah
Electric Soul
Scent: Floral, Spicy, Woody
Key Notes: Pink Pepper, Pear, Raspberry, Peach, Jasmine, Rose, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood
Who Is Elijah’s philosophy is all about creating scents for everyone, everywhere. One of their bestselling fragrances, Electric Soul, is a bold statement from this Australian brand.
Perfect for those summer nights, it blends florals, musk, and spice into a scent that truly makes an impression. Electric Soul is a reminder to live fully and savor every moment.
Kopari
Lost In Paradise Hair & Body Fragrance Mist Set
Known for its clean staples like coconut oil and sheer mist sunscreen, Kopari Beauty has expanded to fragrances for hair and body. The four scents — Marbella Bloom, Kaanapali Coast, Malibu Peach, and Seychelles Sands — were all inspired by idyllic, relaxing destinations.
Just pick your scent(s), spritz, and feel transported to paradise, wherever you are. All of the fragrances are vegan and responsibly sourced with upcycled ingredients from nature across the world.
My favorite is Marbella Bloom (the one in the pink bottle), which combines the sweet smell of neroli and bergamot with the refreshing coastal air.
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Marbella Bloom
Scent: Floral and Powdery
Key Notes: Beramot, Lemon, Cardamom, Neroli/Orange Flower, Cedar, French Lavadin, Vetiver, White Musks, Moss, Tonka
Kaanapali Coast
Scent: Sweet and Creamy
Key Notes: Peach Nectar, Lemon Peel, Coconut Shavings, Creamy Milk, Warm Spice, Vanilla Beach, Praline, Cloud Musk
Malibu Peach
Scent: Fruity and Floral
Key Notes: Mango, Peach, Pineapple, Tuberose, Jasmine, White Flowers, Coconut, Musk, Amber, Praline
Seychelles Sands
Scent: Warm and Musky
Key Notes: Milky, Creamy, Spicy, Floral Heliotrope, Powdery, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka
$110, Kopari Beauty
P.S. The set also comes in a travel-size kit for $32!
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