Spritely citrus fragrances for an uplifting spritz
Light, fresh and joyful, welcome these quintessentially summery scents into your fragrance wardrobe
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Whether it’s fruity lemon zest with a hint of sea salt or zingy grapefruit with amber undertones, there is nothing quite like a citrus fragrance to instantly transport you to the balmy climes of summer. The scent of Mediterranean coastlines, refreshing sundowners, sun-baked forests, and country breezes, start your morning with a spritz of fragrance laced with orange or lime and you’ll feel instantly brighter and more uplifted – even if the British weather couldn’t be further from a sun-drenched Greek olive grove.
So, where to begin? Add one of these classics of the genre to your scent collections and I guarantee you’ll be an instant convert.
Le Labo Fleur d’Oranger 27 eau de parfum
Like all of Le Labo’s elegantly uncomplicated fragrances, Fleur d’Oranger takes the titular scent as its core and layers on complementary notes to create a well rounded perfume perfect for everyday wear. In that case, that means orange blossom blended with top notes of lemon and bergamot and anchored by deeper tones of floral accords, musk and petit grain. Delicious.
LBTY. Maze eau de parfum
Part of iconic department store Liberty London’s in-house fragrance collection – each of which is inspired by one of its famed prints – Maze is a crisp, fresh citrus perfume that opens with top notes of bergamot, Earl Grey tea and neroli. Developing into a heart of primrose, jasmine and honeysuckle, before a long finish of silver birch and hawthorn, this is a sophisticated scent that bypasses the obvious lemons and oranges in favour of something altogether more complex and interesting.
Aman Essentials Mavi eau de parfum
The in-house bath and body collection from the ultra-luxury hotel group of the same name, each Aman Essentials product takes its cues from one of the brand’s stunning properties. Mavi, the most recent addition to the range, is inspired by Amanzoe in Kranidi on Greece’s Aegean peninsula. The result? A sparkling blend of grapefruit, lemon, orange, bergamot, clary sage, thyme and cedarwood.
Miller Harris Hydra Figue eau de parfum
Another scent taking its inspiration from the shores of Greece, Hydra Figue is a citrus-marine fragrance that distils the unmistakable olfactory signatures of the Mediterranean. Opening with crisp citrus notes of bergamot and cedrat, the salinity of sea salt then blends with sun-ripened fig and warm florals to create a perfume that is at once familiar and utterly exotic.
Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc eau de toilette
A feminine spin on classic citrus scents, Tom Ford’s Eau de Soleil Blanc takes bright vert de bergamot and fresh orange bitters and layers them with petitgrain, ylang ylang, pistachio and coco de mer for an easy-to-wear fragrance ideal for spritzing daily. An everyday go-to during the summer months.
Phlur Tangerine Boy eau de parfum
Hitting the beach clubs in Mykonos? Phlur’s Tangerine Boy is a contemporary, spicy citrus scent characterised by notes of lemon, ginger and black pepper. Designed by French master perfumer Jerome Epinette, also known for his work for Byredo and Olfactive Studio, this evocative scent is built on a base of amber and moss with a fruity heart of apple, tangerine and jasmine petal. Vibrant, youthful and more than a match to wherever the night takes you.
