By the time summer rolls around, a vacation is the only thing on our minds. Thankfully, scent has the unique ability to transport us, and even if you aren't traveling far this season, swapping out your regular scent for something sunnier will capture the feeling of warmer locales.
Whether you're dreaming of a trip to the island of Capri, the desert of West Texas, or the chic city of Marrakech, these 13 summer fragrances will add a moment of escapism to your day.
This Italian-inspired fragrance by 19-69 is fresh and light while still maintaining an edge.
Capri, $123, 19-69
A fresh citrus scent grounded by sweet base notes of sandalwood and waterlily, Free 00 is the perfect scent for summer evenings.
Free 00 Eau de Parfum, $190, Violet Grey
Inspired by ceremonial rituals and celebrations of life after loss, Byredo's De Los Santos is an earthy blend of sage, musks, and palo santo.
De Los Santos, $196, Byredo
Invoke the feeling of a California sunset with this warm mandarin fragrance. The bottle is even refillable.
California Dream, $280, Louis Vuitton
This sunny citrus floral dries down to a sensual musk boosted by sandalwood from India, for a scent that works day or night.
Aqua Vitae Cologne forte, $235, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
A tribute to the Mediterranean with notes of prickly pear, bergamot, iris, and jasmine, Diptyque's Ilio is perfect for summer travels. The bottle features illustrations by French artist Matthieu Cossé.
Ilio, $150, Diptyque
Transport yourself to the beach with this fresh scent that smells just like a seaside holiday.
SALT, $105, Ellis Brooklyn
The second D.S. & Durga fragrance inspired by the high plains desert of West Texas, Sweet Do Nothing features orange blossom, flowering cacti, and Texas cedars.
Sweet Do Nothing, $175, D.S. & Durga
The ultimate fresh fragrance, Valmont's fizzy mint is now available in colorful summer packaging, exclusively at La Maison Valmont NYC.
Fizzy Mint, $120, Valmont
Moroccan orange blossom and North African neroli oil come together in Berber Blonde by Sana Jardin for a decidedly summery scent.
Berber Blonde, $225, Sana Jardin
Part of Off-White's debut into the beauty world, Solution No. 2 features an industrial-inspired bottle, and plays on the duality of freshness and woodiness.
