This is how the hot season smells: Our favorite summer fragrances
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The days get longer, temperatures rise, and the next beach vacation is within reach – summer is coming! And with the change of season, our scent preferences also change, which in winter were still characterized by heavy notes like vanilla, patchouli, incense, and spicy accords. These now give way to light, fresh, and carefree fragrances.
In this article, we introduce you to summery fragrance families as well as our favorite Blanda Beauty summer scents – selected niche fragrances that impress with their natural compositions and perfectly coordinated scent accords.
Table of contents
Pure summer freshness: Citrus scents RAAW Alchemy: No Vacancy Voyages Imaginaires: Azahar Juicy, sunny, sweet: Fruity notes Heretic Parfum: Dirty Peach Eau de Parfum A.N Other: SN/2020 Parfum Floral scents for sunny days Heretic Parfum: Florgasm Eau de Parfum Frau Tonis Parfum: No 06 Mémoire Collective A summer in the green Vyrao: The Sixth Eau de Parfum Frau Tonis Parfum: No 16 Jardin Vertical Intense To try out: Parfum Discovery Sets for summer Parfum Discovery Set: Fernweh Parfum Discovery Set: Floral Bouquet A toast to the lightness of summer fragrances
Pure summer freshness: Citrus scents
Perfumes with citrus notes are like summer in a bottle: refreshing, zesty, and full of lightness. In the fragrance pyramid, citrus notes are usually in the top note because they immediately captivate with their freshness. Sunny lemon, sweet mandarin, zesty grapefruit, or tart bergamot – these scent notes are like a cool breeze on hot days, inspiring a desire for summer, joy of life, and adventure.
In aromatherapy, essential citrus oils have long been used to brighten mood and provide new energy. Bergamot reduces stress and balances, while grapefruit with its zesty freshness is invigorating and stimulating. Sunny lemon lifts the spirit, promotes clarity, and enhances concentration. Mandarin, in turn, conjures a feeling of lightness and joy with its sweet note. Citrus fruits are a true natural mood booster!
RAAW Alchemy: No Vacancy
No Vacancy perfume is a finely tuned composition of invigorating citrus fruits, pomelo, and lemon peel, combined with elegant notes of dry sandalwood, warm amber, and a hint of vetiver.
- Notes: Cedarwood, pomelo, lemon peel, jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver
An eternal summer and the feeling of love, fresh and nostalgic. Eau de Parfum. Lemon and orange trees. The golden rays of the sun gently warm your skin. Your hair is still wet. A light breeze carries the delicious scent of citrus fruits and tropical blossoms. The wood around the pool steams in the sun, the air is warm and dry.
The seductive No Vacancy perfume awakens memories of eternal summer and the feeling of love. Nothing else matters. Our thoughts drift away in magical nostalgia.
Voyages Imaginaires: Azahar
Azahar - Orange tree in Arabic. Now you stand at the end of the day on a Moroccan rooftop. The sun fades, a cool darkness spreads and drives away the blazing heat of the day. The curtains move lazily in the breeze. The shadows of the orange trees stretch out in the setting sun.
- Top note: bergamot, mandarin
- Heart note: petitgrain, tuberose
- Base note: orange leaf, vanilla
On the skin... a delicious orange blossom cooled by notes of petitgrain and mandarin. Soft vanilla and marshmallow round off the scent. Deceptively innocent, Azahar longs for transgressions, addiction, and sweet madness.
Voyages Imaginaires Parfum: The path lies before the destination. Every new fragrance creation is a tender journey that reminds us of something familiar while leading us into a new, virgin land.
Juicy, sunny, sweet: Fruity notes
Fruity notes are like a walk through an orchard – fresh, juicy, and full of life. Peach, apple, watermelon, berries, coconut, or figs exude this unmistakable summery charm that lifts the mood and carries us lightly through the day.
Summer fragrances with fruity notes are true all-rounders: they make every moment a little sunnier, lighter, and simply more beautiful. Combined with floral and citrus notes, they feel delicate and airy, while warm woods or vanilla add exciting depth to long summer nights.
Heretic Parfum: Dirty Peach Eau de Parfum
Dirty Peach celebrates the first days of summer with a sweet-tart scent that radiates the aromas of sun-ripened peaches, warm skin, and sensually soft jasmine.
- Top notes: orange peel, mandarin, grapefruit
- Heart notes: Ylang-ylang, strawberry, grandiflorum jasmine, bitter orange, black currant bud, peach isolate, violet leaf
- Base note: Vetiver CO2
The fragrance opens with bright and sparkling citrus notes that transition into juicy, fruity peach aromas. A delicate balance of sweet and tart, with a hint of cashmere wood, making this scent addictive and unforgettable.
Uplifting and motivating – the functional Heretic fragrances harness the aromatherapeutic power of natural plant extracts. With Dirty Peach, you can discover the mood-enhancing effect and Ayurvedic healing power of ylang ylang, bitter orange, vetiver, and grapefruit.
A.N Other: SN/2020 Parfum
SN/2020 Parfum is an ode to the wild osmanthus flower. This special niche fragrance was designed by Christene Hassan and selected by X-Games gold medalist Silje Norendal.
The rich osmanthus aroma blurs the boundaries between genders by blending sweet, feminine, floral notes with masculine leather undertones into a sensual unity. The heart of this fragrance is the full-bodied, naturally juicy peach scent of the osmanthus blossom. It is contrasted by the freshness of sea salt.
- Top notes: Sea breeze, Louisiana peach, clementine
- Heart notes: Osmanthus blossom, orchid, tuberose
- Base notes: Solar musk, driftwood, bamboo
Ariella Appelbaum: "We gave Silje 15 fragrances to choose from. All were created with unlimited budget and complete creative freedom. Some were composed by world-famous master perfumers, others by emerging talents. She chose this fragrance."
Floral scents for sunny days
Floral compositions capture the magic of a blooming garden on a warm summer day: delicate, elegant, and full of life. Roses, freesias, tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossoms bring this summery flair directly to the skin and boost the mood. Sometimes soft and seductive, sometimes fresh and lively – floral summer scents are true all-rounders for hot days. Combined with fruity, citrus, or green notes, they feel especially light and turn every moment into a little flower festival.
Floral fragrances played an early role in the art of perfumery: In ancient Egypt, India, and Persia, rose oil, jasmine, or lotus were combined with resins and oils over 3,000 years ago. Through trade, new flowers found their way to Europe and later inspired Renaissance perfumers. With alcohol bases, synthetic or natural fragrances from hydrosols, floral notes eventually became the heart of modern perfumes.
Heretic Parfum: Florgasm Eau de Parfum
Florgasm unfolds a harmonious symbiosis of sensual floral accords and sparkling citrus notes. The fresh, floral essences of jasmine, linden blossom, and tuberose blend with spicy nuances of pink pepper, allspice berries, and coriander, along with the warm, woody accents of hibiscus seeds, creating a seductive and balanced fragrance.
- Top notes: Bergamot, bitter orange, coriander, lemon, allspice berry, pink pepper
- Heart notes: Jasmine, linden blossom, orange blossom, tuberose, ylang-ylang
- Base notes: Hibiscus seeds
Florgasm harnesses the aromatherapeutic power of its botanical ingredients and invites you to discover the calming and relaxing effects of its Ayurvedic healing properties. Bergamot refreshes the mind and lifts the mood, while jasmine gently relaxes and improves spirits. Tuberose soothes and ignites passion at the same time.
Frau Tonis Parfum: No 06 Mémoire Collective
Cheerfulness is in the air, No 06 Mémoire Collective. Gentle contentment. Now, in this very moment, life is kind, warm, and soft.
This fragrance is an ode to love, marked by comfort and confidence. Like a warming sunrise on a Sunday in August. Like a Garden of Eden, notes of violet, iris, rose, mimosa, grapefruit, grapes, and intoxicating ylang-ylang surround us. This fragrance is vegan.
- Embracing / Blooming / Gentle
- Fragrance notes: grapes, lemon, grapefruit, violet, iris, mimosa, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, patchouli, musk, sandalwood, vetiver
- Floral / Eau de Parfum / Unisex
Vogue: "Unique for fragrance aficionados worldwide." Wallpaper: "Exceptional perfumes with personality." Harper’s Bazaar: "These scents are a poetic stroll."
A summer in the green
Freshly mown meadows, crisp fig leaves, cool mint, or a hint of crushed tomato leaves – green fragrance notes capture the vibrant freshness of nature. They evoke morning dew on young grass, walks through shady forests, or the rustling of leaves in the summer breeze. Green notes smell clear, herbaceous, and invigorating, sometimes aromatic, sometimes almost bitter. Ideal for anyone seeking something unobtrusive, earthy, and refreshing in summer. Combined with citrus, woods, or floral notes, they create complex summer fragrances reminiscent of a day in nature.
Vyrao: The Sixth Eau de Parfum
A fragrance with sacred herbs – The Sixth opens with juniper berry, angelica, gentian absolute, and wormwood. In the heart note, a harmonious bouquet unfolds with aromatic fennel, juicy apple, refreshing rosemary, invigorating peppermint, and spicy basil.
- Top notes: juniper berry, angelica, gentian absolute, wormwood
- Heart notes: fennel, apple, rosemary, peppermint, basil
- Base notes: oakwood extract, oakmoss absolute, patchouli, fir balsam absolute, cedarwood
The base note is defined by deep oakwood extract, earthy oakmoss absolute, patchouli, fir balsam absolute, and warm cedarwood, which together form a long-lasting and complex fragrance chord.
Frau Tonis Parfum: No 16 Jardin Vertical Intense
No 16 Jardin Vertical is greener than green. A journey into the magnificent gardens of the world. In these gardens stand majestic cedars, with the sandalwood note discreetly in the background. With rice, white tea, and fig, the scent feels green and sunny. Musk and ambergris make Jardin Vertical irresistible.
- Green / Sunny / Rich
- Fragrance notes: rice, sandalwood, Atlas cedar, white tea, fig, musk, and ambergris
- for lovers of long-lasting fragrance intensity - the Parfum Intense scents feature an even higher concentration, making them more intense and voluminous
Frau Tonis has a vision: The cities of the 21st century will become greener, wilder, and more natural. As if a piece of forest had spread in an urban metropolis. Green thinking is part of urban life. The scent No. 16 Jardin Vertical by Frau Tonis Parfum symbolizes organic growth, mindfulness, and green hope.
To try out: Parfum Discovery Sets for summer
Discovery Sets are perfect for anyone who hasn’t yet found their new summer fragrance – or simply doesn’t want to commit. With our carefully curated Parfum Discovery Sets, you can explore different niche fragrances, try them at your leisure, and find out which scent best matches your summer mood.
Parfum Discovery Set: Fernweh
Sometimes a single scent is enough to transport us to another place – to a sun-warmed harbor, a tropical garden, or a white sandy beach overlooking the roaring sea.
The Parfum Discovery Set Fernweh takes you to distant worlds with five masterfully composed niche fragrances.
- No 05 Aventure Intense by Frau Tonis Parfum
- Azahar by Voyages Imaginaires
- Dirty Coconut by Heretic Parfum
- No Vacancy by RAAW Alchemy
- No 27 Red Cordt by Frau Tonis Parfum
Maritime freshness, exotic blossoms, and warm woods capture the feeling of freedom and summer. Whether sun-soaked Mediterranean coasts or tropical paradises – these fragrances invite you to leave everyday life behind and indulge in the longing for new adventures.
Parfum Discovery Set: Floral Bouquet
With this Parfum Discovery Set, immerse yourself in the splendor of a blooming garden where every flower tells its own story.
This selection of five floral niche fragrances is a tribute to the timeless elegance of floral notes – feminine, radiant, and full of natural beauty.
- Florgasm by Heretic Parfum
- Érose by Élisire
- FL/2018 by A.N Other
- Pink Iris Parfum by Abel
- 3007 by Son Venïn
Experience five exceptional floral scents that seduce with a harmonious blend of delicate floral notes and surprising accents. From sparkling freshness to complex, sensual compositions – each of these floral fragrances envelops you in a unique veil of elegance.
A toast to the lightness of summer fragrances
Sparkling-citrus, floral-playful, green-fresh, or fruity-sweet – summer fragrances are like little escapes into the sun. They tell stories of warm nights, cool sea breezes, ripe fruits, and fragrant blossoms. They are not only refreshing but also remind us of special moments, let us pause briefly, and make summer even more beautiful.
