PERFUMES

Perfumes to Wear When It Is Hot

March 29, 2021 - 1 Minute Read

Jamie Mucario

Have you ever experienced putting on your favorite perfume on a hot day, only to smell rancid and musty a few hours later? As mystifying as it is to be let down by a signature scent, there is a reason not all perfumes can handle higher temperatures. Some scents bloom and become more intense and complex in heat, but some react by losing their sweeter or more fragrant top notes, leaving behind overpowering musk and spice.

The best kinds of perfumes to wear when it is hot are those that feature scents known to react well to heat. For example, lighter citrus scents and white flowers can become more beautiful and intoxicating as you spend time in the sun. Additionally, choosing a perfume with a water rather than alcohol base can help keep your scent on longer. Being in the hot sun can result in alcohol-based perfumes evaporating, meaning you will need to apply more and more often.

If you have been searching for the perfect summer scent that you can apply in the morning and enjoy all day and night, no matter how high the temperatures rise, keep reading to discover our three top summer contenders.

Burberry Brit Sheer

Sweet, floral, and fruity, Burberry Brit Sheer by Burberry is a juicy and delicious scent perfect for a beach day sipping something sweet. The packaging of this summertime favorite says it all with bright colors and a glowing golden sun.

Scent Notes:
Top: Pink Pepper, Pear, Mandarin Orange, Ice Cream, Raspberry, Sorbet.
Middle: Apricot, Rose.
Base: White Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood.

Burberry

Brit Sheer Perfume

Eau De Toilette - For Women

$91.99

$91.99 $95.00

3% off

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml

1.0 oz / 30 ml

1.7 oz / 50 ml

3.4 oz / 100 ml

Writer

This fragrance opens with great citrus notes that are perfect for every day on a hot summer day. Writer by Cyrus is one of those summer scents you will put on mid-winter to reminisce about warmer weather.

Scent Notes:
Top: Lemon, Mandarin, Green Apple, Lavender.
Middle: Egyptian Geranium, Elemi Resin.
Base: Patchouli, Ambergris, White Musk, Vetiver.

Yves de Sistelle Parfums

Writer Cologne

Eau De Toilette - For Men

$79.99

$79.99 $92.00

13% off

Size: 3.3 oz / 100 ml

3.3 oz / 100 ml

Nomade

A sweet, earthy, and fresh scent, Nomade by Chloé smells like summer afternoons in a bottle. Soft, natural, and classy, Nomade can be worn to early morning summer brunch or suntanning on a lake.

Scent Notes:
Top: Freesia.
Middle: Mirabelle.
Base: Oakmoss.