Holidays
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The best summer fragrances for men
Men love a fragrance just as much as the women, so what are the best summer fragrances for men?
It’s not surprising why many women prefer to wear a male fragrance.
There is such a great range in gorgeous male scents available and popular summer scents are full of fresh, aquatic and citrus vibes.
The males take just as much care in their appearance as women and some of the fragrance notes in male products are real head turners.
Travelling light
Men prefer to travel light when going on their holidays. Much more than the women. We feel the need to take most of the wardrobe and every pair of shoes we own, to match our evening outfits.
A couple of pairs of shorts, a few tops and one pair of shoes seems to suit the men perfectly. Having a partner who travels light certainly has it’s advantages. More space in the suitcase for us ladies to fill those gaps with even more outfits and shoes!
We do leave a small space for their favourite fragrance though and it’s usually one that the woman has chosen!
Well, if we are spending a 2-week holiday together it’s important to make sure that our fellas have the best smelling fragrance to wear.
Men are more likely to buy a fragrance last minute at the Duty Free. This inevitably leads to them purchasing a female one for their partner too. There’s no escape lads!
The best summer fragrances for men
When we think of fragrance notes for men for summer wear, similar to females scents, we think of delicate aquatic notes.
A touch of citrus such as oranges, lemons or lime.
The same rule applies so nothing too heavy for the hot weather. Anything that reminds us of sandy beaches, cocktails and crashing waves are perfect.
Let’s take a look at some of the best summer fragrances for men.
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1. Giorgio Armani- Aqua Di Gio
This gorgeous fragrance sits in the citrus family. With a wonderful combination of pineapple, lemon, peach, musk, sandalwood, cedar and ylang ylang, it’s easy to see why this fragrance is hugely popular for men.
Georgio Armani- Acqua Di Gio on ebay 2. Creed-Aventus
This male scent is perfect for all year round with pineapple, blackcurrant, bergamot and apple as it’s top notes, it’s easy to see why it’s ideal for summer. A wonderful bottle of freshness to try.
Having base notes of vanilla, ambergris and oak moss makes it a suitable scent that can we worn for any occasion and season. It’s a very masculine scent and a popular choice for many males.
3. Dior- Savage
Dior Savage has become very popular over the last few years and is another fragrance that suits most seasons.
With notes of pepper, lavender, patchouli and bergamot, Savage is ideal for the evening meal whilst away. It’s also a good scent to wear whilst chilling on the beach or sitting at a taverna drinking cocktails.
It carries its freshness well and is often worn as a signature fragrance because it is suitable for all year round.
Savage-Dior on ebay 4. Kenzo- Pour Homme
Kenzo Pour Homme works well as a summer fragrance with top notes of seaweed, mahogany and bergamot.
There’s a real feel of freshness and the seaweed gives it that edge of saltiness.
Once the top notes have worn off and you are left with the middle and base notes of sage, Jasmine, patchouli, ambergris, cedar and oak moss, this fragrance pops a floral scent.
One of the very versatile fragrances that would suit perfectly for daytime wear whilst you are enjoying your holiday.
Kenzo-Pour Homme on ebay 5. Dolce & Gabbana- Light Blue
If you love strong fruit flavours then D&C Light Blue is a great choice this summer. There’s a wonderful scent on holidays with the fragrance notes as we smell grapefruit, Sicilian mandarin, rosemary, rosewood and musk.
Any fragrance that contains musk has my vote. It’s such a light and delicate scent that really works well for summer as it’s not too powerful or heavy.
It has a sharpness to it that works so well during the hot months. If you’re buying this fragrance for your holidays, it’s worth noting that it can wear off fairly quickly so may not be suitable for a lasting scent during the evening.
Perfect for a spritz by the pool or dipping in and out of the sea.
Dolce & Gabbana- Light Blue on ebay 6. Giorgio Armani-Aqua Di Gio
The name alone screams out class and coolness.
If you’re looking for a scent that has a bit more longevity, then Giorgio Armani-Aqua Di Gio is the perfect match.
Full of summer notes such as lime, neroli, jasmine, peach and rose, this fragrance will certainty fit the bill. With base notes of ambergris, cedar and oak moss, this gives the scent a longer lasting aroma and both middle and base notes keep the scent long-lasting.
Giorgio Armani- Acqua Di Gio on ebay 7. Davidoff-Cool Water
The female version of this fragrance is refreshing and Davidoff’s Cool Water is no exception. Beautiful top notes of lavender, peppermint, rosemary and orange blossom make this scent one of the favourites for men.
We do think of summer and holidays with the title alone and with a reasonable price, it’s a popular fragrance to wear all year round.
Davidoff-Cool Water on ebay 8. Ralph Lauren-Polo Blue
Another fragrance that hits the favourite summer notes is Ralph Lauren-Polo Blue.
Consisting of very delicate notes such as melon, cucumber and clementine, they’re the kind of notes you could pop into your drink and sit with your feet dipped into the pool.
The base notes of patchouli, white amber and oak moss ensure this fragrance lasts long into the evening for a refreshing scent that lingers.
The perfect blend of notes for the hot weather and an all round scent that’s perfect for the beach or a night out at a taverna.
Ralph Lauren-Polo Blue on ebay
9. Calvin Klein-CK One Summer
This fragrance is unisex so it makes the perfect scent to take away for a holiday, when both you and your partner can use it.
A refreshing and typical summer scent with its mixture of cedarwood, guava and mojito, ( a cocktail of flavours consisting of lime or lemon juice, mint and white rum).
Calvin Klein’s CK One Summer is another scent, like Dolce & Gabanna-Light Blue, has a short longevity and works very well during hot days, by the beach or dipping in and out of the pool.
Calvin Klein-CK One on ebay 10. Jean Paul Gaultier-Le Beau
This fragrance brings summer in a bottle with its combination of sweet notes such as bergamot, coconut and tonka bean.
Added to the great style of such a bottle and we are truly ready for summer.
Citrus scents are hugely popular during the summer and as soon as you open this fragrance, there is an instant whiff of citrus, followed by the coconut.
Most of us recognize a coconut scent with sun lotion but this fragrance is more over- powered by the tonka bean.
It’s a very versatile fragrance and definitely one to consider for your holiday.
Jean Paul Gaultier- Le Beau on ebay So there we have 10 suitable male fragrances that all work well during the summer months, whether you use them daily or keep them for when you travel abroad.
If you like designer fragrances but the price is a little on the dear side, FM World have around 100 fragrances for men and you can try a sample before you purchase.
Not sure which one to try and need advice?
Get in touch. I’m happy to help.
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The best summer fragrances for women
Summer is finally here so if you’re looking for a fragrance, what are the best summer fragrances for women?
The hot season, whether its’s here in the UK or abroad, requires a more subtle fragrance on the skin.
Any scent that is too strong or heavy in fragrance notes won’t sit nicely on the skin and will most certainly be off-putting for you as well as those around you.
Popular fragrance notes for summer
Orange blossomMandarinGrapefruitJasminePeonyTuberoseCoconutApple
All the above fragrance notes speak ‘summer’ and ‘delicate scents’.
During the heat, we wear lighter clothing so it makes sense to wear a lighter fragrance.
There are lots of options to wearing a lighter scent when it comes to perfumes and fragrances.
Body sprays for a lighter option
Body sprays as we have previously discussed work very well when it’s hot. They instantly cool the skin down as well with their delicate mist.
I have reached for my FM no.20 body mist over the past few weeks when we have seen temperatures read as high as 32 degrees.
It felt far too hot to be wearing a perfume, especially as our own brand contain 20% pure perfume oil for a longer lasting fragrance.
EDT is a great option too as these will give off just as good a fragrance but without so much longevity.
Some women don’t feel fully dressed without a spritz of their favourite scent so having other options is of great benefit.
If you’re a lover of fragrances, then you will already know just how many there are to choose from.
It can be very overwhelming, especially if you usually purchase your favourite bottle from the perfume department stores.
An overlay of scent whilst you try on several brands can give headaches and put you off from buying any.
We like to have the option to try before we buy, especially if we’re looking for something new and different to our usual smell.
Samples are available to try
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The perfect scents to choose are those that have base notes of the summer scents.
You don’t want to choose one that smells like summer with its first spray and then has heavy notes as the day goes on.
By choosing perfumes and scents that have delicate base notes allows for that scent to stay subtle and soft throughout the day without feeling overpowering for you or anyone who walks past.
Let’s take a look at some of the popular fragrance scents that are suitable for the hotter weather.
Chanel no.5 
Daisy- Marc Jacobs 
Miss Dior The best summer fragrances for women
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Versace launched this fragrance in 2004 with many saying that it was the perfect scent for strolls along the beach.
Sitting nicely in the flower family of scents, Versace has created the perfect perfume to compliment summer with some of its delicate notes including coconut, orange blossom and musk.
We automatically feel a summer vibe whenever we smell coconut.
Versace -Crystal Noir It goes without saying that Chanel certainly creates some of the best fragrances that we see online and in the stores today.
From the iconic Chanel no.5 to this little gem.
With a mixture of exotic summer scents in this gorgeous fragrance, we find ourselves instantly transported to the beautiful sea coasts, a quaint taverna and evening strolls with a beautiful blend of summer scents.
Already sitting in the fruit and floral fragrance family, you will get an instant whiff of fruits, vanilla, white floral and citrus notes. Have you tried FM World’s body spray no 20 that has similar fragrance notes ? Take a look here.
Coco Mademoiselle-Chanel Another popular scent that I feel it suitable for all year round and has the most delightful design of bottle is Daisy.
This perfume was launched in 2007 and has been popular ever since.
You really do get a feel of fruit and summer with its combination of strawberry, jasmine, vanilla, musk and ruby red grapefruit notes.
Pop those notes into a bowl and they would make the perfect fruit salad I’m sure!
It is a perfume that instantly gives a feminine and romantic vibe that can be worn with confidence all year round.
The wonderful bottle design fits in perfectly with a summer holiday and is a real head turner.
Daisy- Marc Jacobs There won’t be many women that haven’t hard of this beautiful scent. With the ever so beautiful Julia Roberts fore fronting such a fragrance since its release in 2012.
The TV advert reaches our screens every Christmas and certainly makes this scent and bottle memorable.
A wonderful combination of fragrance notes that no one can resist.
Black current, pear, orange blossom, vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean notes give this delightful perfume its huge popularity.
Based on the concept of natural beauty and charm, with another bottle showing off a classy and elegant design bottle.
La Vie Est belle- Lancôme Another beautiful scent that is suitable for summer is the wonderful Flower Bomb. Launched in 2005, this distinguished bottle and scent will be found on many women’s dressing tables.
Popular fragrance notes of jasmine, rose, musk, vanilla and patchouli, gives this scent a real feel for summer and the warmer weather.
As soon as the top notes hit your nose, there is an instant whiff of sweetness and the vanilla scent pops through alongside the musk and rose.
Pretty summer dresses and a glass of bubbly set the perfect mood with a touch of this spray on the skin.
Flowerbomb-Victor & Rolf 6. Good Girl Gone Bad- Killian
With an instant smell of rose and amber, this popular fragrance is the perfect fit for a summer holiday. It boosts fruits and a touch of spice to give a real sense of the summer holiday season.
Another scent to be launched in 2012, Killian has created a fruity and floral gem and as the top notes leave you, there is a wonderful scent of freshness and beach wave memories.
A popular scent for many women with its feminine and elegant notes. Definitely one to try.
Good Girl Gone Bad- Killian If you love the smell of fresh air, a summer breeze and the saltiness of the waves crashing over your toes then Davidoff has created the perfect scent to transport you to your next destination abroad.
This bottle oozes a freshness of lemons, citrus vibes and fruit to give a wonderful scent of nature and beauty.
Created in 2018, it’s perhaps one of those perfumes that has gone unnoticed in the past and there may be many women who have yet to try it.
Once the initial top notes have settled down, you are left with a familiar scent of the male version Cool Water. I was very much a fan of the male scent as it wasn’t heavy and had a masculine approach, whilst keeping its scent delicate and clean.
Cool Water Women-Davidoff This 2003 scent is suitable for both men and women even though it sits in the floral family.
Being a light fragrance, it is suitable for any occasion with its great balance of fragrance to suit as a gender neutral scent.
Fragrances notes of mandarin, jasmine, rose, lily and neroli see this perfume gives an instant burst of freshly squeezed clementine oranges.
A real sense of summer pops through and after the orange has subsided, there is a hint of lemon mixed with flowers to keep the summer feel going.
It smells of romance and dusky nights sitting by the water watching the sun set.
Orange Blossom-Jo Malone If you’re looking for a perfume that instantly smells like the fresh fruit you have bought from the supermarket, Dior’s fragrance is packed with summer fruits.
Launched in 1999, J’adore boosts fragrance notes of melon, pear, peach, mandarin, orange, bergamot, vanilla, blackberry, plum and violet.
Perhaps too sweet for some with such a combination of fruits in one bottle but definitely worth a try.
French for “I love”, this perfume sees Charlize Theron advertising its beauty since its launch.
J’adore-Dior 10. So Scandal!-Jean Paul Gaultier
This perfume has a wonderfully designed bottle with a slender pair of women’s legs showing on the perfume cap as if she has fallen in to this beautiful scent. Sexual, feminine and a touch of mystery.
Sitting in the floral/fruity fragrance family, Jean Paul Gaultier has created a scent that is packed with white floral, tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine.
Captivating the female world with its addictive scent and the kind of bottle that you would want on show off to your partner on your bedside cabinet.
Launched in 2020, this sees the latest fragrance launched from our collection of summer scents to take with you on your perfect holiday.
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