2020's summer fragrance trends are crisp, tangy and fresh. Editor Trudi Brewer says here are the perfect scents to get us noticed through a summer of social distancing.
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From tropical fruits to a scent that smells exactly like a freshly-cut posy from your garden, here’s just a taste of what’s on offer at fragrance counters this summer - be warned you will want them all.
Givenchy l'interdit EDP Intense, from $125.
The fragrance family: Oriental, woody, floral
What’s in it?
Orange blossom, tuberose, patchouli, vetiver, vanilla bean, and black sesame absolute.
Givenchy l'interdit EDP Intense, from $125
Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Night
Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Night
The fragrance family: A woody floral
What is in it?
Blackcurrant, red apple, pink peppercorn, jasmine, magnolia, tuberose, cedarwood, patchouli, and sandalwood. Hits stores October 5.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Fantastic Pink Collector Edition, $218.
The fragrance family: A warm floral
What is in it?
Tuberose, Jasmine, and tonka bean.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Fantastic Pink, $218.
Chloé EDT Rose Tangerine
The fragrance family: A floral citrus.
What’s in it?
Tangerine essence, rose absolute, and blackcurrant absolute. Hits stores October 5.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia, $174.
The fragrance family: Woody fruity aromatic.
What’s in it?
Bergamot, sage or (salvia in Italian), pomegranate, rose, white musk, and patchouli.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia, $174.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia Spray, $174.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia, $174.
The fragrance family:
What’s in it?
Bergamot, pink pepper, mint and petitgrain (essential oil extracted from the leaves and green twigs of the bitter orange tree). tonka bean and white musk.
Dior J’Adore Infinissime, from $209
The fragrance family: Floral Oriental
What’s in it?
Bergamot, blood orange, pink pepper, Centifolia rose, sambac jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, tuberose and sandalwood. Hit’s counters on 11 October.
Dior J’Adore Infinissime, from $209.
Giorgio Armani My Way, from $128.
Giorgio Armani My Way, from $128
The fragrance family: White floral.
What’s in it?
Tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, cedarwood and vanilla.