We've been drowning in new fragrances this summer. It's not a bad problem to have, but when your office starts to smell like a department store beauty floor, it's time to do some heavy editing. We've narrowed down the long list of summer fragrances to the top 12 biggest launches of the season -- the ones any fragrance junkie should be required to try.
From subtle splashes to floral explosions, they run the gamut, and we geeked out on the clever branding and bottling. Ever think you'd see luxury French design house Hèrmes in the same lineup with Justin Bieber's eau de teen dream? Oh yes we did.
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Marc Jacobs Honey, $52
Launch date: July 7 exclusively at Sephora; September everywhere else
As the name suggests, this fragrance is sweet, but it's not a sugar bomb. The honey notes are balanced out with rich woods and zesty mandarin, and it's got a splash of fruit punch for good measure. The designer is calling this the little sister to Marc Jacobs Dot.
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See by Chloe, $58
Launch date: June
You know the fresh, watery blast you get when you bite into a really crisp apple? That's the sensation of See by Chloe: a bright blend of apple, apple blossom, jasmine and ylang ylang. If you like the grownup version of Chloe, this is the perfect summer version.
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Carven Le Parfum, $84
Launch date: August
French fashion label Carven is launching their very first fragrance, and it's a doozy: fresh and green with sweet pea and neroli, plus a hint of tart ylang ylang. Love the glam bottle.
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Hermes Jour D'Hermes, $108
Launch date: June
This perfume is pure lady-in-a-bottle. It's a burst of flowers (rose, tuberose, gardenia, and more) with a zingy citrus quality and a splash of musk. If you're going to a fancy garden party, this is what you wear, along with the perfect sundress and hat.
We've been drowning in new fragrances this summer. It's not a bad problem to have, but when your office starts to smell like a department store beauty floor, it's time to do some heavy editing. We've narrowed down the long list of summer fragrances to the top 12 biggest launches of the season -- the ones any fragrance junkie should be required to try.
From subtle splashes to floral explosions, they run the gamut, and we geeked out on the clever branding and bottling. Ever think you'd see luxury French design house Hermes in the same lineup with Justin Bieber's eau de teen dream? Oh yes we did.