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I’m convinced there’s nothing that boosts my confidence more than wearing the perfect perfume. I get dressed, give myself a spritz, look in the mirror for one final touchup, and immediately feel ready to take on whatever the day has in store. It’s an instant mood boost!
During the summer, I take on so many different personalities with every new activity, so having a few go-to scents for the season is the goal.
In an effort to expand my summer scent profile, I’m going to help you pinpoint yours as well. I’ve rounded up the best scents based on any summer personality from June to August. Whether you’re going to the farmers market, taking a vacation at the beach or hosting a backyard party, there’s a new scent to match. Keep reading below to find the perfect summer fragrances for ultimate shift in summer confidence.
1. For the Farmer’s Market Girl
From the Garden Perfume
Replica
Notes: Mandarin, Tomato Accord, Bourbon Madagascar, Rose
Girls who love farmers’ markets are optimistic and joyful about the possibilities the summer season holds. Just imagine walking through a market with the scent of fresh herbs, plentiful fruits and vegetables, and the feeling of the sunshine on your skin. A scent that matches this personality has notes of tomato leaf and citrus — giving you a light sensation for summer.
2. For the Nantucket Dreamer
Acqua di Gioia
Girogio Armani
Notes:Â Â Jasmine, Gardenia, Warm Woods
The girls who love channeling their coastal granddaughter personality. You live for sea salt ocean air and sandalwood scents. Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum has notes of fresh lemon, water jasmine, and warm woods. It’s the perfect scent to capture the essence of laidback coastal living.
3. For the Pool Party Host
Sunlit Vanillaâ„¢ Eau de Parfum
Sunday Fridays
Notes:  Bergamot, Caramel, Coconut, Vanilla, Creamy Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber
When I think of the scents of a summer pool party, I think of tropical coconut and ice cream. This scent from Summer Fridays perfectly captures that aesthetic. It’s radiant but cozy and gives you that endless summer feeling — made with notes of warm vanilla, coconut, bergamot, and caramel.
4. For the Golden Hour Walker
Golden Rule Eau de Parfum
PHLUR
Notes:Â Mandarin Splash, Jasmine Blossom, and Coconut Milk
For every golden hour walk through the city, on the sand, or around your favorite park this summer, there’s a scent to go with it. Plur’s Golden Rule perfume keeps things light, fresh, and happy while you walk through the sun’s golden haze. It’s made with notes of mandarin orange, jasmine, and coconut milk.
5. For the Backyard Dinner Party Girl
L’Eau Bleue Eau de Parfum
Miu Miu
Notes:Â Lily of the Valley, Wild Rose, Akigalawood
Keep things light and fresh for the girl who makes backyard dinner parties her whole personality in the summer. This Miu Miu Perfume is classic, a bit edgy, and finished off with floral hints. It’s the ultimate splurge scent of the season that will make you feel like a confident host.
6. For the Iced Coffee on Every Errand Girl
Wild Coffee Eau de Parfum
Loewe
Notes: Mango, Bitter Orange, Italian Bergamo, Coffee, Venezuelan Roasted Tonka Bean, Vanilla CO2 Extract
The girls who treat themselves to an iced coffee on every errand know how to curate immaculate vibes in the summer. With that in mind, they are also thinking about how to craft an aesthetic worth remembering. And, Loewe Wild Coffee Perfume helps them achieve that. It is quite a splurge scent, but it is full of depth and boldness for the summer season.
7. The “I Want My Life to Feel Like a Nancy Meyers Movie” Girl
Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus Eau de Parfum
Chloé
Notes: Cardamom, Bergamot, Pink Peppercorn,  Rose, Sandalwood, Cedarwood
Want to transport the nostalgic, calming feeling you get when you watch Nancy Meyers’ films? The Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus, crafted by Chloé, does just that. Made with notes of cardamom, bergamot, rose, and Texas cedar wood. This warm and equally light fragrance exudes casual elegance and a timeless feeling.
