topic Re: Summer Scents in Fragrance Fans

Summer Scents

octopusme — Wed, 02 May 2018 14:48:37 GMT

Does anyone know of some nice beachy fragrances that don't smell too much like sunscreen? I have tried Replica's Beach Walk, and I am not fond of it.

Re: Summer Scents

lachaton — Wed, 02 May 2018 15:13:41 GMT

Hi @octopusme!

It really depends on the type of scents you like and dislike. Can you share a bit more about what you're looking for in a summer fragrance? And what you disliked about Replica's Beach Walk? That could help us tailor more specific recommendations for your tastes.

I can suggest a few that I personally love to wear in the summer when it's hot and humid:

Guerlain Terracotta
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess (*Note: this scent used to only be available yearly in the summer and would often sell out. And they would at times tweak the fragrance notes slightly. So my bottle is one of the older versions. I haven't tried the current permanent Eau Fraiche Skinscent. I also prefer the Eau Fraiche to the Eau de Parfum, but YMMV. Just note that the Eau Fraiche and the EdP are not the same scents. The shimmering oil is quite nice, too.)
Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey

There are also a few other threads (which are older) discussing this topic where you will find many other recommendations. This first post is more recent and quite thorough!

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Perfume-Posse/Fragrances-you-love-for-the-summer/td-p/2796416

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Besides-Beauty/summer-fragrance/m-p/506211#M92580

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Perfume-Posse/In-need-of-a-summer-fragrance/m-p/144585#M9725

Re: Summer Scents

octopusme — Wed, 02 May 2018 15:21:00 GMT

@lachatonThanks for your reply!

I am just getting into fragrances, so I am not the best when it comes to notes. My favorite is Givenchy eaudmoiselle Romantic which is very dark and sexy, but I want something uplifting for summer. I love coconut, but I don't love the sunscreen scent. I was looking at Guerlain Terracotta last night and was really thinking about getting it.

Re: Summer Scents

Kim888 — Wed, 02 May 2018 15:27:16 GMT

The Bobbi Brown Beach fragrance is lovely if you have not smelled that one yet!

https://www.sephora.com/product/beach-fragrance-P270559?skuId=1289594&icid2=products%20grid:p270559

Re: Summer Scents

lmi82 — Wed, 02 May 2018 15:42:47 GMT

Hi, @octopusme.

I'd recommend trying Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfume. It's a beachy white floral, and is one of my favorite summer scents. The perfume isn't sold at Sephora, though, but it's currently in-stock online at Saks, Dillards, and QVC.

Here are the perfume notes:

Top: bergamot, coconut, tiare flower

Middle: orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang

Base: musk, vanilla

Also, there are some more beachy perfume suggestions in the thread below:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Floral-Scents/Recommendations-for-a-beach-y-perfume/m-p/3838034

I hope this helps!

Re: Summer Scents

modernwarpaint — Wed, 02 May 2018 19:59:42 GMT

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess - this one is in the same general family as Beach Walk and Bobbi Brown's Beach, but the amber and cashmere provide a warm foundation that is more sensual than the other two. I envision being on vacation, and after a long day out in the sun, the sun is finally setting - I'm walking in my long, flowy dress to an open air restaurant along the beach. The evening lights glow onto my sunkissed skin, and my hubby stares into my eyes like I'm looking effortlessly sexy. lmao!

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco - this is tropical, without the literal idea of being on the beach. It's sweeter with notes of vanilla, coconut, cream, and banana. Not much in this that fully grounds this scent or offers a balancing act, but it's a safe route if you aren't looking for anything more.

I should mention Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt - it's not your typical daytime, beachy, tropical fragrance, but it does smell fresh, woody, and like and overcast beach in the morning, but a shoreline with smooth stones rather than all sand.

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc is again, a tropical type scent, but this one is unique for me because of how creamy it pulls. There is a note of pistachio in this that creates that almost nutty, oaty flavor and almost reminds me a drinking cereal milk. This has the ubiquitous jasmine, ylang ylang (white floral) combo that a lot of beach scents tend to use (along with tiare flower). I'm pretty sure MM Beach Walk has the same white floral in the heart.

This isn't a perfume - but one of my favorite body products is the Body Shop's Coconut body butter. I love using this in the summer to not only hydrate my skin, but the scent is light and fresh coconut.

RE: Summer Scents

emliu — Thu, 03 May 2018 00:54:54 GMT

I just fell in love with Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc. It’s pricey but amazing, and the best summer scent I’ve found. The first notes *do* remind me of the scent of Hawaiian Tropic, but without that actual “sunscreen” smell. It also develops so incredibly on the skin. I can’t stop smelling my wrist throughout the day. 🙂

Re: Summer Scents

LCResz — Thu, 03 May 2018 01:29:15 GMT

My favorite beachy scents are Bobbi Brown Beach, Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, and two from Jo Malone: Lime Basil & Mandarin and Basil & Neroli. Have fun finding your new favorite scent!

Re: Summer Scents

Christin13 — Thu, 03 May 2018 04:16:27 GMT

Creed Virgin Island Water is my favorite summer scent.

Re: Summer Scents

modernwarpaint — Thu, 03 May 2018 14:56:59 GMT

Versace Eros pour Femme comes off as a summer scent to me. It's fruity, with a top note of lemon - with subtle hints of jasmine and musk. Gives off a summer feel to me which could translate as a beach scent.

Re: Summer Scents

yankeefaithful — Thu, 03 May 2018 17:48:01 GMT

@modernwarpaint Is the Versace a heavy or light fragrance? I love citrus but am a little afraid of the musk. Can you get samples of this anywhere?

@modernwarpaint You are really selling me on Tom Ford Sol...

octopusme — Thu, 03 May 2018 21:40:51 GMT

@modernwarpaint You are really selling me on Tom Ford Soleil Blanc. That sounds absolutely lovely! I just bought Guerlain Terracotta, but I might have to look into that one too.

Re: @modernwarpaint You are really selling me on Tom Ford Sol...

modernwarpaint — Thu, 03 May 2018 21:58:00 GMT

@octopusme - definitely try a sample. I got my sample from Dillard's - it smells amazing on paper, but on me, it pulled more floral than I had wanted. The pistachio note grabbed me the most. Best of luck!

Re: Summer Scents

modernwarpaint — Thu, 03 May 2018 22:00:17 GMT

This is definitely a beach fragrance, but I think this one pulls more 'suntan lotion' than MM Beach Walk. This to me smells like pure, unadulterated suntan lotion.

Re: Summer Scents

modernwarpaint — Thu, 03 May 2018 22:07:50 GMT

@yankeefaithful - oh yes, this is a fairly accessible fragrance. I've seen it at Dillard's, Sephora, Macy's, Nordstrom, and even a smaller retailer like Bealls (I'm in TX, I'm not sure how spread out they are). Definitely try it on the skin (see why below).

I would consider this a light fragrance - starting off with a bright, zesty lemon and sweet fruitiness. It's juicy. I wouldn't worry too much about the musk; it is overshadowed by the top and mid notes. The first time I tried this, it smelled youthful and fruity, but not childish - I loved the opening. It is reminiscent of Escada perfumes. As it dried down, it started smelling like sour bubblegum, so I wrote it off.

Last night, I tried the EDP formulation, and it just smelled great all the way through. I am going to get samples of both the EDT and EDP and do a side-by-side and see how they develop differently. Now I actually like this fragrance.

Re: Summer Scents

yankeefaithful — Thu, 03 May 2018 23:14:00 GMT

@modernwarpaint Thanks alot! I have trouble (so does my husband) with many fragrances, so I've stayed with tried and true like L'occitane Lemon Verbena. I found where I could get a rollerball of the Versace if I can't get a sample. So you would go with EDP? I also found a set with the lotion. I always love to layer if I like the fragrance. Thanks again!😊

Re: Summer Scents

modernwarpaint — Fri, 04 May 2018 03:11:51 GMT

@yankeefaithful - No problem. I would definitely test it first. When I first tried it, I was only a fan of the opening and didn’t care for the dry down. The 2nd try was much better. This is why I’m going to sample and compare. I’ll follow up with you on my findings! Sephora sells a rollerball, but not a fan of rollerballs. Let me know what you think when you try it out.

Re: Summer Scents

pocketvenus — Sat, 05 May 2018 00:48:18 GMT

Everyone made really great suggestions! I'm personally not a fan of beachy scents so I haven't tested any of these on my skin but if you're still on the lookout, a few beachy fragrances that come to mind:

Juliette Has a Gun - Sunny Side Up, white florals and coconut (https://www.sephora.com/product/sunny-side-up-P423771)
Frederic Malle - Outrageous which is actually really affordable, very brash... like this needs to be worn with big hair and glitter
Kilian - Love the Way You Taste, white florals and coconut, not like sunscreen
Etat Libre - Fils de Dieu, more like a South Asian semi-gourmand with jasmine rice, lime, fragrant spices, the least "sunscreen" like of the list (https://www.sephora.com/product/fils-de-dieu-P400236?skuId=1758002&icid2=products%20grid:p400236)

Re: Summer Scents

melissabt — Sat, 05 May 2018 01:37:11 GMT

@octopusme,

I just smelled the new the Philosophy Pure Grace Endless Summer Eau de Toilette and it was really pretty/soft scent for summer. It is a fruity floral scent.

https://www.sephora.com/product/pure-grace-endless-summer-eau-de-toilette-P427921?skuId=2039063&icid2=products%20grid:p427921

Re: Summer Scents

modernwarpaint — Mon, 07 May 2018 17:49:22 GMT

@pocketvenus Fils de Dieu has been on my radar for a couple weeks. The notes intrigue me so much - actually the house of ELDO is mysterious to me... I want to try Fat Electrician, FdD, You or Someone Like You, and Noel Barcon (sp?). But Fils de Dieu really sticks out since I was adopted from the Philippines and haven't been back since I was born. I feel like it would be a fragrance that could capture some distant memory I had before I left.