The season of summer has some of the most distinct smells. The hot, sticky aroma of humidity and fresh cut grass. The sweet, salt water wind at the beach. The pungent, almost bitter fragrance of moist flowers in the garden. Chlorine � sorry, we're getting carried away. It's just that summer is known for its fragrance -- and when we think fragrance, we think perfume.

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This season not only offers up glorious earthy smells, it also brings a fresh crop of designer perfumes that are perfectly lighter and more whimsical than the heavier scents of fall and winter. And just as you swap your wardrobe for lighter clothing when the temperature soars, you should do the same with your perfume.

But finding your new signature summer scent takes work -- and you know what they say about summertime being easy living. Who wants to spend precious beach time in Sephora, sniffing the perfumes that line the perimeter of the store? Here's a little secret: To find a summer scent that speaks to you, choose one that's similar to the way you like to smell throughout the rest of the year. Scroll through this gallery of highly rated year-round perfumes, look for the notes you typically wear, and check out the new, summer suggestion for you based on your usual scents. Easy, right? Right.