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These New Fragrances Smell Like Summer in a BottleWe've handpicked the new fragrances that will transport you to summer faster than a whiff of Coppertone sunscreen |
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Come May, the aromas in the air start to change distinctly. There's the classic summer scent cocktail of sunscreen, sand, and salt water. And then there's the smell of savory barbeque chicken and juicy watermelon at a family picnic. Or sprinklers and cut grass. Fresh mint from the herb garden. Chlorine wafting up from your pool. You get the drift. There's a whole buncha smells going on, and our olfactory senses are in overdrive this time of year.
So, when new summer fragrances started landing on our desks, we couldn't wait to spritz 'em on our pulse points. And while it's not possible to bottle summer, these scents come pretty close.
Which is why we've gone and rounded up the freshest of the bunch. The only problem? There's no scratch n' sniff option on the Internet. (But how awesome would it be if there were!? C'mon technology, make it happen!) So it's our job to describe these scents as distinctly and viscerally as possible.
Instead of using common perfume descriptors that don't really tell us much -- words like "sensual," "refined," or "romantic" -- we've come up with exactly the people, places, or things these summer fragrances bring to mind for us. Now it's just a matter of choosing the right one for you.
Keep clicking to find your favorite new fragrance you'll use all summer long.
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Love my summer perfumes
by brianna121791 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate
Fun article, I totally agree that scents should evoke experiences
by LindaDD Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 09:18PM Report as inappropriate
Can't wait to smell Escada's Cherry perfume. They make such delicious scents!
by venenumletalis Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 05:34PM Report as inappropriate
I don't usually go for light summer scents, so the Gucci Guilty Black sounds especially good! C&E one seems fresh and woodsy, interesting.
by Helmi Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 04:35PM Report as inappropriate
Like to have the Jimmy Choo Flash!
by EricaC123 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate
i want them all!
by yestfl Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate
Kudos on the absolutely perfect descriptions--I was "outside" in my mind the entire time I read this. I have a few of these fragrances (I tend to gather a lot of scents) and would love to try the others!
by GigiSD Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate
Taken is amazing
by alison_kennedy Monday, May 6, 2013 at 09:13PM Report as inappropriate