Leisurely afternoons spent basking on rocks and stretches of sand call for a spritz of aldehydes or sparkling mineral accords. In the height of summer, rich and smoky perfumes are traded for their lighter counterparts, as the longer days spent outdoors call for brighter fragrances.
For summer, fragrance trends often lean towards floral notes. Exept for this season. “Let’s think bigger, bolder,” says David Whyte, senior training manager at Puig Oceania, whose brands include Byredo, Rabanne and Penhaligon’s. Whyte suggests looking for green accords and aromatic notes in the warmer months. “They have an uplifting, invigorating effect, but still hint at a cool, mossy garden,” he says.
To cut through the heat, try layering a light floral over a woodier olfactory family like chypre. “It’s timeless, classic and elegant, with…
