7 Perfumes That Smell Like Summer

Just like pumpkin might remind you of fall and pine might make you think of winter, there are some scents that are commonly associated with summer. 

That said, with so many summery scents available, it can be pretty hard to choose. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our top seven scents that smell like summer. 

What Scents Are Best for Summer?

When it comes to choosing scents for summer, it can be helpful to consider your style. For example, if you’re planning on incorporating playful patterns or keeping things more minimalist and chic, that can influence your fragrance selection. 

The following selection features summer scents that are bursting with juicy citrus notes, nostalgic summer smells, and subtle florals. In other words? There’s something for everyone. 

1. Citrus Circus

As you might have guessed, Citrus Circus is where the most delectable citrus smells take center stage. This citrus scent features creamsicle, grapefruit, lime zest, sparkling water, cedar, and white amber. 

The result is a balanced, bright scent grounded by the smell of ocean air and warm woods. If you’re looking for a fragrance that smells like a hot summer day, then this is the fragrance for you. 

2. Coco Shimmy

Imagine how good the first, sweet sip of a piña colada (or your summer cocktail/mocktail of choice) feels as you lounge poolside. 

We’ve managed to bottle that feeling, and its name is Coco Shimmy. This tropical fragrance brings together a delectable tropical blend of coconut, pineapple, sunscreen, surf wax, sandalwood, and tonka bean. 

Unlike other coconut fragrances that may seem a bit too sweet, Coco Shimmy is grounded by the creamy richness of sandalwood. Notes of sunscreen and surf wax make this scent an instant summer classic — and one that you can wear all year round when you need a little summertime pick-me-up.

3. Rose Era

There’s nothing more romantic than a rose scent, but what if we told you we remixed this classic to make it more enchanting than ever? 

Rose Era, a collaboration between Snif and Monet McMichael, offers a fruity new take on the beloved rose smell. Rose, strawberry, clean laundry accord, ambrette seeds, white moss, saffron, and sandalwood blend together to create a silky rose fragrance that you’ll want to wear all summer long. 

4. Snif Me

Snif Me is one of our newest fragrances and is our take on a skin scent. The idea behind skin scents is that they are fragrances that complement and enhance your natural smell by mimicking the smell of fresh, clean skin. 

While some fragrances are bolder and experimental, skin scents are designed to feel more intimate. These subtle, personal scents are ideal if you’re looking for something low-key that will always keep you coming back for more. 

Our skin scent, Snif Me, mixes orris, plum, peach skin, white moss, musks, and sandalwood. The result is a beautifully balanced scent that will help you smell like you, but better. 

5. Tart Deco

When you’re in the mood for a throwback to simpler times, catch a whiff of Tart Deco. This ambery, fruity scent has a seductive blend of black cherry, rose, jasmine, birchwood, vetiver, and vanilla. 

Summer is all about finding the perfect balance between playfulness and sophistication, and Tart Deco will help you do just that. 

This is the kind of cherry scent you’ll reach for when you have an exciting first date or an important interview. In other words, it’s the kind of fragrance that will get you all the right kind of attention. 

6. Vanilla Vice

Soft serve is one of our favorite summer staples, and we decided to turn that iconic twist into a fragrance. Vanilla Vice is an ice cream scent that features ice cream accord, vanilla bean, jasmine sambac, amberwood, musk, and orcanox. 

The middle and base notes in Vanilla Vice are what stop it from being a one-note vanilla fragrance. Instead, it’s deliciously complex and will stick with you throughout the day, from a rooftop brunch to a sunset swim. 

7. Pacifico

It’s hard to find a better way to soak in the summer sunshine than with a road trip up the California coast. If you can’t quite fit one into your plans this summer, you can experience the smells of the Golden Coast with Pacifico. 

With a fresh blend of rosemary, sage, salted jasmine, water lily, plum, California oak, and manzanita, this scent is as floral as it is marine.

Your Best Summer Self

This year, make sure your scent matches all the energy and good vibes of summer. 

For a gourmand take on a summer scent check out Citrus Circus, Tart Deco, or Vanilla Vice. If you’re looking for scents that know how to make an entrance and are sure to turn heads, then Coco Shimmy or Rose Era might be perfect for you. Finally, if you’re on the hunt for a more low-key summer scent then Snif Me or Pacifico are the ideal options. 

Of course, if you can’t bring yourself to choose, you can always try fragrances you think you’ll love. If they are just as you imagined, you can keep them, or if you think you need to continue your search, you can return them and keep looking for your signature summer scent. 

Sources:

Examination of the influence of cedar fragrance on cognitive function and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in Alzheimer type dementia | NIH 

Coconut fragrance and cardiovascular response to laboratory stress: results of pilot testing | NIH 

Analysis of Volatile Components of Jasmine and Jasmine Tea during Scenting Process | NIH

Therapeutic effects of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) and its active constituents on nervous system disorders | NIH