Summer SCENTsations: Sexy Summer Fragrances

Summer is here and it’s time to change up your fragrance! Try a lighter, fresher scent for summer. If you are determined to stick with your “signature” scent, check out a lighter version — many fragrances have a “lite” sister. Or, if you wear a perfume, you can opt to try wear an eau de toilette — a slightly less potent variety of the perfume.

Some new and notable scents for summer are on the market. And, with the wide variety of fragrances, there is one for every occasion!

1. At the Beach — Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum Elixir
Just slightly bigger than a tube of lipgloss, the Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum Elixir won’t interfere with your sunscreeen and can be easily taken anywhere — just toss it in your beach bag or purse for a day in the sun. No need to go back home for touch-ups, after a quick pump, you’ll be ready to take on the night. Badgley Mischka Couture is available at fine department stores nationwide. $48.

2. In the Office — Burberry Classic Summer Edition
Your office fragrance demands classic sophistication without overt sexiness. What could be more appropriate than Burberry Classic — with a twist? Burberry introduces a limited-edition, summer version of Classic, its signature scent for women. The pale pink bottle features a subtle take on the iconic Burberry plaid pattern. Inside the bottle is a fragrance comprised of crisp fruits, delicate flower, and cool woods, making it a cool choice for summer days in the office. $50

3. Date Night — Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer
No other fragrance evokes femme fatale that Classique. The signature corseted bottle is recognizable, even though she is draped in colorful strips of fabric. The light, floral scent with notes of rose, citrus zest, sambac, jasmine, vanilla and fresh musk is feminine, alluring and fresh. Your date will not be able to keep his hands off you…$62

4. Hanging with your BFF’s — Calvin Klein Eternity Summer
Best friends forever should bathe themselves in a fragrance that spells longevity. CK Eternity, first launched in 1988 is the perfect scent to signal long-lasting relationships. When you are hanging with the girls, you don’t want an overbearing scent — you want to blend with the group. Eternity Summer is a watery floral scent that captures the beauty of a beach at first light — cool, fresh and serene. Notes of grapefruit, ginger, passionflower, pink peony, freesia, lily of the valley, creamy musk and white amber driftwood make Eternity the ideal summer scent for BFF’s. $54

5. For the Butterfly on-the-go — Escada Collectors Edition Coffret
Escada’s summer scents are highly coveted and literally fly off the shelves. Now the best of the summer collection is available in a quintet of classic fragrances that channel the elegant legacy of Escada Couture. This ensemble includes uplifting scents that sweep you away to a place of well-being and brightness. Five .13-.14 oz Escada scents are perfect for making it through TSA without a losing your favorite perfume. $40

Do you have a favorite scent? Please share the love!