Scent is our strongest link to memory. It can transport you anywhere.
Whether you’re beach-bound or taking a mental vacation, there’s a summer fragrance to suit your mood.
Hibiscus Heatwave
If you want to smell like warm evenings on Kauaʻi, hibiscus blooms, and salty skin, I’d opt for Ayond Flower Eater. Layer it with Dries Van Noten Pepper & Rose body lotion for a little more bite. Pink florals, neon sunsets, and lip gloss. You’re on island time.
Endless Summer
If you want to smell like you’re on your third week in Saint-Tropez, I’d opt for Vyrao Free 00. A sexy yet fresh citrus skin scent. Alive and uninhibited. Layer it with Victoria Beckham Portofino ’97 Shimmering Body Oil for a little sea breeze. Big shades, layers of gemstones, and a pool float. The tan is deep, the schedule is empty.
Happy Hour
If you want to smell like the life of the party, I'd opt for The Nue Co. Good Spirits. Juicy passionfruit meets smoky mezcal and warm woods for a scent that's equal parts sunshine and celebration. Start with Laurel Bath House Nudie Body Wash to bring out the citrus. The playlist is on, the drinks are cold, and the mood is contagious. All that's missing is a Tajín rim.
Off the Grid
If you want to smell like you spent the day swimming in a hidden cove and drinking coconut water by the sea, I’d wear Diptyque Do Son. It’s like a breeze carrying the scent of white flowers over sun-dried linens. Layer with Vacation Shimmer Oil SPF for a soft glow and that nostalgic sunscreen scent. No cell service, no problem.
Cloud Nine
If you want to smell like sipping chamomile tea in your favorite nightgown, curled up in bed just as you’ve reached the best part of your book, I’d wear Slumber by Cayla Gray. Layer with NONFICTION Gentle Night Body Lotion for a good night’s sleep in fresh sheets. Dream big.
Paradise Found
If you want to smell like day six in Ibiza, when you've forgotten what day it is and are wondering if you really need that return flight, I'd wear Dries Van Noten Vanille Camouflage. Start with Basil & Hinoki Soap to bring out its greener side. Lush, wild, and warm from the beach to the dance floor. Flowers in your hair, a party dress over your bikini. Reality can wait.
Cast Away
If you want to smell like you've traded city life for the sea without missing a beat, I'd wear Abel Miami Split. It only gets better in the sun. Layer with Costa Brazil Kaya Jungle Body Oil. Leave with tan lines and a pocket full of shells.
Water Therapy
If you want to smell like you've finally exhaled, I'd reach for ARCHITECT CALM. Like an 8 a.m. dip before anyone else is awake, floating on your back, eyes closed, the sun breaking through your eyelids, a bright reminder of your existence. Oysters for lunch, a spritz before you've even rinsed the sand off, and nowhere to be for the rest of the day. Back in the water you go.
Wherever you are, may it feel like summer.
Stay toasted, xx.
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