Summer Scents

Every fragrance has a personality and discovering its traits is key to finding your perfect match (or at least your summer fling). Forget top notes, dry downs and other olfactory lingo that only a perfumer or fanatic would be able to decipher. Here we have edited ELLE’s top 12 summer scents and given you a visual picture of what the fragrance is like; what would each fragrance be if it was an outfit, place, or a celebrity? Click on the images to find out and discover the scent made for you…

Infusion de Tubereuse by Prada: Miuccia Prada just never gets it wrong. Combining the floral scent of tuberose with blood orange this is a sophisticated blend that is sexy, yet still pretty.

Diptyque Vetyverio: A more sophisticated choice, it’s citrus scented at first, followed by pretty florals including rose and ylang ylang, but it ends up being quite masculine with clove, nutmeg and cedarwood. It is an interesting choice that will definitely get people talking.

Burberry Summer: With hints of fruits and floral, this scent is light and pretty, yet still has an air of cool.

Sunessence Angel by Theirry Mulger: Lighter than Thierry’s original Angel, but with telltale signs from the cult fragrance, this is the perfect scent for summer nights thanks to the spicy and sensual ginger and vanilla notes.

CK IN2U Heat by Calvin Klein : A youthful fragrance and perfect for summer, this scent is fruity and sweet but not sickly. Think cocktails, rather than ice cream by the beach.


Jeanne Lanvin La Rose by Lanvin : Unlike Costume National’s rose fragrance which is musky, this is a true, unapologetic rose fragrance.

Miss Dior Cherie by Dior : Orange, rose, gardenia and jasmine blend together in this Dior fragrance to evoke thoughts of a pretty country garden. It’s perfect for anyone who likes a really feminine scent.

Fleur Nocturne by Isabey : Sweet, heady and unusual, with fruity apricots and peaches, sweet vanilla and warm patchouli this is comforting and quirky - very eclectic.

SJP NYC : The latest fragrance from SJP is all about her character Carrie. Like SATC’s star, it’s sweet (thanks to the strawberry and vanilla) and undeniably fun (perfect for summer), perfect for nights out with the girls.


Armani Code Summer by Armani: With fruity orange, spicy ginger and hints of musk and vanilla this is a pretty, yet sensual fragrance. It is suited to a romantic weekend at a bolt hole in the country.