22 New Perfumes For June That Smell Like A Summer To Remember
22 New Perfumes For June That Smell Like A Summer To Remember
If I could bottle the scent of June, it would smell like sunshine on skin, coconutty SPF, and sweet peonies finally in full bloom. It seems the world's perfumers are in agreement: these bright and promising notes have found their way into many of the season's most exciting fragrances. But they're not the only scents shaping what summer smells like. From D.S. & Durga’s Rose Pacific, which spotlights sunbaked sand and sea spray, to Le Monde Gourmand's Banane Délice Eau de Parfum, an ode to banana, these are the newest perfumes to have on your radar this summer, cherrypicked by a beauty director — whether you want to smell fresh and airy, sun-soaked and joyful, or warm and intimate. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Valentino Born in Roma Vanilla Bliss Hair & Body Mist All of your favorite luxury fragrance brands are jumping on the hair and body mist bandwagon, most recently Valentino, with five new additions: Salty Pistachio, Golden Coconut, Caramel Crush, and Vanilla Bliss — the latter our top pick. With rich Damascena rose, syrupy vanilla bourbon, and warm amber, it’s an all-encompassing gourmand, but the airy, lightweight mist makes it far more wearable than a traditional eau de parfum, which can feel cloying in warmer weather. Spritzed through hair, it leaves a sweet, soft sillage that’ll have people stopping you in the street asking for the name. Valentino Born in Roma Vanilla Bliss Hair & Body Mist, $, available at UltaNext To Me or Nothing Eau de Parfum Lately, not many fragrances have got beauty editors talking quite like Discotheque’s Next To Me Or Nothing, and now I understand why. Built around Iso E Super — a fragrance molecule that blends with your natural skin chemistry to create a warm, intimate aura — it also layers clean, skin-like white musk, cooling milky notes, and creamy star jasmine. The result is a modern, sexy skin scent. It’s designed to evoke a sweaty, late-night jazz club dancefloor in the best way: warm bodies, heavy beats, and that lingering, clean-skin warmth in the air. Discotheque Next To Me Or Nothing Eau de Parfum, $, available at DiscothequeValentino Born in Roma Golden Coconut Hair & Body MistEven if you have no plans for a far-flung destination this summer, never fear. One spritz of Golden Coconut will transport you there in spirit. A clean air accord evokes a beachfront stroll in close proximity to cooling sea spray, while coconut and solar flowers bring to mind Vacation sunscreen and fragrant orange blossom trees lining a luxury hotel garden. Bliss. Valentino Born in Roma Golden Coconut Hair & Body Mist, $, available at UltaKhloé Kardashian XO Blue Eau de ParfumKhloé Kardashian’s third fragrance perfectly captures the essence of a Euro summer. Think sunbaked frangipani petals cooling off as the sun goes down, the woody coconut of salty shoulders slathered in sunscreen, and a hit of zingy bergamot. The addition of ambrette brings a close, musky undertone — the scent of skin that’s been in the sun all day. It’s equal parts warm and fresh, and, unlike most beachy fragrances, it actually lasts thanks to its eau de parfum concentration. Khloé Kardashian XO Blue Eau de Parfum, $, available at UltaValentino Born in Roma Caramel Crush Hair & Body MistLovers of all things gourmand — think edible, dessert-like notes — won’t be able to resist Caramel Crush, a mouthwatering blend of vanilla bourbon and velvety caramel accord, lifted with a soft floral scattering of Damascena rose petals. Spritz it through the hair for subtle wafts that catch the breeze every time you move. Valentino Born in Roma Caramel Crush Hair & Body Mist, $, available at UltaHuda Beauty Easy Bake Intense Eau de ParfumIf you, too, can’t get enough of the scent of Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Loose Powder, you’ll be pleased to know the brand has infused its delicious notes of tangy wild cherry, warm cinnamon bark, creamy white florals, and rich vanilla bourbon into a fragrance that’s a guaranteed compliment magnet. Whenever I wear it, people tell me how pretty I smell. It’s subtly sweet, yet clean and soapy in equal measure. Huda Beauty Easy Bake Intense Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraBottega Veneta Balliamo Eau de ParfumBottega Veneta’s Alta fragrance collection features no fewer than 10 scents, but Balliamo stands out from the crowd. Blending smoky American cedarwood with milky white fig — arguably one of the most coveted fragrance notes of the summer — it feels both distinctive and surprisingly versatile. The bottle is a work of art in its own right, worthy of a permanent spot on your vanity.Bottega Veneta Balliamo Eau de Parfum, $, available at Bottega VenetaLe Monde Gourmand Banane Délice Eau de Parfum Move
From D.S. & Durga’s Rose Pacific, which spotlights sunbaked sand and sea spray, to Le Monde Gourmand's Banane Délice Eau de Parfum, an ode to banana, these are the newest perfumes to have on your radar this summer, cherrypicked by a beauty director — whether you want to smell fresh and airy, sun-soaked and joyful, or warm and intimate.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.
All of your favorite luxury fragrance brands are jumping on the hair and body mist bandwagon, most recently Valentino, with five new additions: Salty Pistachio, Golden Coconut, Caramel Crush, and Vanilla Bliss — the latter our top pick. With rich Damascena rose, syrupy vanilla bourbon, and warm amber, it’s an all-encompassing gourmand, but the airy, lightweight mist makes it far more wearable than a traditional eau de parfum, which can feel cloying in warmer weather. Spritzed through hair, it leaves a sweet, soft sillage that’ll have people stopping you in the street asking for the name.
Valentino Born in Roma Vanilla Bliss Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Ulta
Lately, not many fragrances have got beauty editors talking quite like Discotheque’s Next To Me Or Nothing, and now I understand why. Built around Iso E Super — a fragrance molecule that blends with your natural skin chemistry to create a warm, intimate aura — it also layers clean, skin-like white musk, cooling milky notes, and creamy star jasmine. The result is a modern, sexy skin scent. It’s designed to evoke a sweaty, late-night jazz club dancefloor in the best way: warm bodies, heavy beats, and that lingering, clean-skin warmth in the air.
Discotheque Next To Me Or Nothing Eau de Parfum, $, available at Discotheque
Even if you have no plans for a far-flung destination this summer, never fear. One spritz of Golden Coconut will transport you there in spirit. A clean air accord evokes a beachfront stroll in close proximity to cooling sea spray, while coconut and solar flowers bring to mind Vacation sunscreen and fragrant orange blossom trees lining a luxury hotel garden. Bliss.
Valentino Born in Roma Golden Coconut Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Ulta
Khloé Kardashian’s third fragrance perfectly captures the essence of a Euro summer. Think sunbaked frangipani petals cooling off as the sun goes down, the woody coconut of salty shoulders slathered in sunscreen, and a hit of zingy bergamot. The addition of ambrette brings a close, musky undertone — the scent of skin that’s been in the sun all day. It’s equal parts warm and fresh, and, unlike most beachy fragrances, it actually lasts thanks to its eau de parfum concentration.
Khloé Kardashian XO Blue Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta
Lovers of all things gourmand — think edible, dessert-like notes — won’t be able to resist Caramel Crush, a mouthwatering blend of vanilla bourbon and velvety caramel accord, lifted with a soft floral scattering of Damascena rose petals. Spritz it through the hair for subtle wafts that catch the breeze every time you move.
Valentino Born in Roma Caramel Crush Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Ulta
If you, too, can’t get enough of the scent of Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Loose Powder, you’ll be pleased to know the brand has infused its delicious notes of tangy wild cherry, warm cinnamon bark, creamy white florals, and rich vanilla bourbon into a fragrance that’s a guaranteed compliment magnet. Whenever I wear it, people tell me how pretty I smell. It’s subtly sweet, yet clean and soapy in equal measure.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Intense Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Bottega Veneta’s Alta fragrance collection features no fewer than 10 scents, but Balliamo stands out from the crowd. Blending smoky American cedarwood with milky white fig — arguably one of the most coveted fragrance notes of the summer — it feels both distinctive and surprisingly versatile. The bottle is a work of art in its own right, worthy of a permanent spot on your vanity.
Bottega Veneta Balliamo Eau de Parfum, $, available at Bottega Veneta
Move over, strawberry! Banana is the fruity note du jour among perfumers lately, and when it’s this sunny and invigorating, who are we to argue otherwise? With whipped banana milk, floral pineapple, zingy orange, and sugared musk, it evokes sipping on an ice-cold smoothie under a striped beach umbrella.
Le Monde Gourmand Banane Délice Eau de Parfum, $, available at Le Monde Gourmand
Most citrus scents never stick around long enough to see the sun go down, but this one lingers well into the evening — and on clothes, even into the next few days. The top notes are zippy bergamot, sweet, sun-baked green mandarin, and effervescent lemon essence — from Italy, no less — but it’s the middle notes of fiery ginger and punchy pink pepper, as well as the cocooning base notes of patchouli (never too much) and green, resinous labdanum (a subtle alternative to oud) that give it such impressive staying power. It’s the perfect warm-weather fragrance, with that fresh, just-out-of-the-shower feel.
BDK Parfums Silver Ceremony Absolu de Parfum, $, available at Harrods
If you love gourmands — fragrances with edible, dessert-like notes — you’ll fall head over heels for Bonbon Berry Jelly. It’s delectably jammy and syrupy, thanks to raspberry jelly (fruity gummies actually inspired the bow-adorned bottle), but tart blackcurrant and powdery peony (fans of Flowerbomb, take note) keep it from feeling saccharine and make it surprisingly wearable.
Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Berry Jelly Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta
Oh, you want hot girl summer? This is it. There’s something really sexy and intimate about the smorgasbord of ginger, cinnamon, vanilla-like tonka bean, and buttery sandalwood in this concentrated fragrance — a pure perfume — and while it’s not overpowering once on, the notes have a way of lingering on everyone you come into contact with, whether it’s a kiss on the cheek or a long hug.
BDK Parfums Stellar Silk Absolu de Parfum, $, available at Harrods
It’s a tropical storm, because beyond banana, sun-ripened pineapple is fast becoming a note to remember this summer, and nowhere does it shine brighter — quite literally — than in Mugler’s Pineapple Musk Shimmer Hair & Body Mist. Coconut and skin-like musks make it as warm as it is sweet. The ultimate summer gourmand.
Mugler Starlicious Pineapple Musk Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Mugler
We meant it when we said bananas are enjoying their moment in the spotlight. If other banana-led fragrances are a little too sweet for you, this one is worth a try. While banana is the focus, the creamy, honey-like notes are expertly balanced by bunches of crushed green leaves, which keep it fresh, light, and airy — great for hotter days.
Granado Yes, Nós Temos Banana Scented Duo, $, available at Nordstrom
New Earth is one of the most interesting fragrances I’ve come across in a while, and that’s because it so realistically captures the crunchy, green headiness of a florist’s shop combined with fistfuls of garden herbs. Pink peppercorn, spearmint, and clary sage make it a breath of fresh air, while myrrh and cardamom turn warm and comforting on the dry-down.
Olfactive O New Earth Eau de Parfum, $, available at Olfactive O
Francis Kurkdjian, the nose behind Baccarat Rouge 540, is also the mastermind of Privée, inspired by Christian Dior’s Provençal home, Château de La Colle Noire. The estate was a garden of Eden of sorts, lined with verdant almond trees and an orchestra of flowers. It makes sense, then, that these notes define the fragrance. Syrup-steeped almond lends a floral frangipane feel alongside vanilla-like tonka bean, but the crunchy, woody notes keep it feeling more sophisticated.
Dior Dior Paradise Eau de Parfum, $, available at Dior
Expect compliments in abundance with this bold fragrance from the House of Diesel, which brings together zesty bergamot oil, spicy cumin, and deep rum with warm amber woods. This eau de parfum is powerful whether you spritz it on clothes or skin. It’s especially captivating on the neck and wrists, where body heat amplifies the close-wearing base of vanilla bourbon and nutty praline.
Diesel Only Desire Eau De Parfum, $, available at Diesel
Electimuss describes wearing this as akin to weaving through an “ancient Mediterranean grove, where citrus trees unfurl seawards, and branches hang heavy with sun-ripened fruit” — and if that’s not enough to propel you to add to cart, then the warm amber, mineral sea salt, and vanillic tonka bean — redolent of sun-drenched skin fresh from the ocean — might just clinch it. This is an extrait, so the staying power is second to none.
Electimuss Amber Bloom Pure Parfum Extrait, $, available at Electimuss
Roasted pistachio and velvety caramel make up the sauce of this scent, but it’s the patchouli — all earthy, herbaceous depth — that gives this shimmering hair and body mist its edge and sets it apart from other pistachio-forward fragrances from brands like Kayali and Le Monde Gourmand. If you ask me, it also makes it smell far more expensive than it actually is.
Mugler Starlicious Pistachio Praline Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Mugler
I get it — rose is a polarizing note. When it’s not powdery and potpourri-like, it can be too rich and cloying, but although the note’s in the name, I’d argue it’s more of a supporting act here. Instead, sun-ripened apricot and green-floral poppy take center stage, offset by salty sea spray, vanilla musk, and sun-baked sand. It really is special, but I’d expect nothing less from D.S. & Durga.
D.S. & Durga Rose Pacific Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom
Look past the glowing green bottle and you might just find your next signature scent in Tuxedo Park, a sparkling combination of white grapefruit, lime, and tangerine alongside warmer jasmine sambac, musks, and oud. On paper, the megamix of notes shouldn’t quite work together, but on the skin, it takes on an invigorating and distinctly sexy quality.
Bond No. 9 Tuxedo Park 10 Eau de Parfum, $, available at Neiman Marcus
Diet Coke fans, rise up. Bonbon Cola Fizz captures the effervescent freshness of the first sip of cola — from a glass bottle, of course — on a hot day, and transforms it into something perfectly wearable, thanks to sherbet-like lemon and clean, just-bathed white musk.
Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Cola Fizz Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta
Strawberries and raspberries give Mugler’s third and final body mist a mouthwatering sweetness that isn’t too dissimilar to YSL’s Libre Berry Crush (IYKYK), but the licorice note makes it spicy and close-wearing — perfect spritzed on the neck and shoulders where people lean in. The added shimmer is the cherry — or berry — on top.
Mugler Starlicious Berry Licorice Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Mugler
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