SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice
Don’t you hate seeing lists and recommendations, when a season is right around the corner or when it has already started? Well, here are my fragrance recommendations for the upcoming Summer. As a bonus, I’ve added an alternative pick for each ‘category’. You can click on each of the fragrances for more information.


Day at the beach

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice

Xerjoff 40 Knots
40 Knots is by far my favorite ‘aquatic’ fragrance. It balances the salty sea breeze and rose well in a thick oily texture with a projection and longevity that are pretty much unmatched for this style of fragrance.

Alternative: Strangers Salted Green Mango


Cocktails for brunch

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice

Guerlain Homme
Boozy fragrances for the Summer time are limited, but nothing beats the freshness of a mojito. Homme combines the booziness with mint and one of the best lime notes on the market.

Alternative: Atelier Des Ors Pink Me Up [#AD]


Under the fig tree

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdviceEssential Parfums Fig Infusion
Essential Parfums is without a doubt one of the best bang-for-buck brands at the moment and Fig Infusion is my favorite from the house. A perfectly unisex, fresh, green and easy-going fig gem.

Alternative: Hermes Un Jardin En Mediterranee


Totally zen

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice

Ella K Poeme de Sagano
There’s something very calming and soothing about the bamboo-loaded Poeme de Sagano. Add a decently lasting citrus to it and you have yourself one of my favorite Summery scents to wear to the office.

Alternative: Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline


A sparkling touch

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice

Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera
Pomelo Riviera has been my favorite overall citrus fragrance for a couple of years now. It’s a simple, but in my opinion perfect pomelo/grapefruit scent that I could respray every 30 minutes in high heat.

Alternative: Parfumerie Particuliere Blue Mandarine


white linen

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice

Eight & Bob The Original
In my opinion one of the more original (pun not intended) ‘signature’ fragrances from a brand. It combines the fresh white linen from the musk with a hint of seaside and a barely-sweet hazelnut.

Alternative: Maison Violet Cycle 001


In a field of flowers

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice

Ostens Impressions Jasmine Absolute [#AD]
Jasmine is one of my favorite notes, but I can’t always appreciate it in high heat. This Ostens offering however, is the perfect vibrant jasmine for Summer. You can buy it with a layering oil to add a bit more daring facets, but on its own, it’s ideal on a warm day.

Alternative: Frederic Malle Carnal Flower


Selfcare Sunday

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice
The Harmonist Yin Transformation [#AD]
One of the cleanest imaginable scents I know is Yin Transformation. For those that know the scent of Nivea, it will smell familiar.

Alternative: Masque Milano Dolceacqua


Walking the coastline

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice
Veronique Gabai Cap D’Antibes [#AD]
For this category I’m looking more at being near a beach, than actually being on the beach (despite the name of the alternative pick). Cap D’Antibes has a watery, sea breeze element, ambrox-esque sweetness and a very clean cedarwood.

Alternative: Louis Vuitton On The Beach


stop and smell the roses

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice
Armani Rose Milano
I think rose-water fragrances with a subtle scent are a great option in high heat. There are many fragrances to choose from, but Rose Milano always appealed to me.

Alternative: Dior Gris Dior


Sweet tooth

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice
Alghabra Bolshoi Opera Finale [#AD]
Sweet fragrances are not always a match warm weather, but there are a couple of great options if you still wan’t to add sweetness to your routine. Bolshoi Opera is refreshing, milky and sweet at the same time.

Alternative: Louis Vuitton City Of Stars


Turn Up The Heat

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice
Bortnikoff Musk Cologne
If you’re looking to heat things up some more, Musk Cologne adds a radiant musky floral to a very citric fragrance. Something about this fragrance feels like being in a garden in the midst of Summer.

Alternative: Ojar Wasp Waist


Powdering Up

SUMMER PICKS (2023), ScentAdvice
Gallivant Bukhara [#AD]
Not only is Bukhara my favorite Gallivant, it’s also the iris that’s the most suitable for hot weather. It’s a chalky iris that smells like crisp, washed carrots and a sharp fruitiness from the pear.

Alternative: Armani My Way Parfum


If you have Summer fragrances that are missing from this list, give them a shout-out in a comment below!

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