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Marc Jacobs Honey, $52
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
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
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
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.
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Folle de Joie, $98
Contemporary clothing line Joie is known for its cute prints and easy-to-wear silhouettes. With their first fragrance, the concept is "California beaches meet Parisian charm" (their words, not ours'). It's a blend of orange blossom, jasmine, and white flowers with a little warmth from sandalwood. And it's the kind of scent that smells great on everyone and offends no one -- kind of like a Joie dress.
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.
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.