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Summer fragrances to sample

Easy, fresh picks people wear in the heat.

How this list is built

Fragrances people wear most in summer, best fit first. Each pick says why it is listed and how much evidence stands behind it.

Dolce Gabbana
Light Blue Dolce&Gabbana
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Versace
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Nautica
Nautica Voyage
Main accords aquatic, floral, fresh
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: BudgetNo sample offer yet
Versace
Versace Pour Homme
Main accords aromatic, citrus, floral
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesModerate longevity · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Maison Martin Margiela
Beach Walk
Main accords citrus, coconut, floral
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designerNo sample offer yet
Calvin Klein
CK One
Main accords aromatic, citrus, floral
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Sol de Janeiro
Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '62
Main accords almond, balsamic, caramel
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: BudgetNo sample offer yet
Hermes · 2005
Un Jardin Sur Le Nil Hermès
Main accords citrus, floral, fruity
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesModerate longevity · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Moschino · 2005
Cheap & Chic I Love Love
Main accords citrus, sweet, aromatic
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesShort lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
No price yetNo sample offer yet
Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Gioia
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Elizabeth Arden
Green Tea
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: BudgetNo sample offer yet
Dolce Gabbana
Light Blue Eau Intense Pour Homme Dolce&Gabbana
Main accords amber, aquatic, aromatic
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Dolce Gabbana
D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3 Dolce&Gabbana
Main accords aquatic, aromatic, fresh
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Issey Miyake
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Main accords aromatic, citrus, floral
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: BudgetNo sample offer yet
Versace · 2006
Bright Crystal
Main accords floral, fresh, citrus
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesModerate longevity · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Creed · 2010
Aventus
Main accords citrus, fresh, fruity
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Ultra nicheNo sample offer yet
Donna Karan
DKNY Be Delicious
Main accords aquatic, citrus, floral
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
No price yetNo sample offer yet
Byredo
Bal d'Afrique
Main accords aromatic, citrus, earthy
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designerNo sample offer yet
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024
Le Beau Paradise Garden
Main accords fresh, fruity, green
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Amouage
Reflection Man
Main accords aromatic, citrus, earthy
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesVery long lasting · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Ultra nicheNo sample offer yet
Tom Ford
Neroli Portofino
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh spicy
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Tom Ford
Soleil Blanc
Main accords amber, coconut, nutty
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Yves Saint Laurent · Eau de Parfum
Y Eau de Parfum
Main accords amber, aromatic, citrus
Worn in summer · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in summer.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet