Discover the transporting fragrances that smell like liquid sunshine.
Conjure wind-swept coastlines, sun-drenched olive groves and island escapes with one of these holiday-inspired fragrances for a welcome dose of escapism.
Sana Jardin’s fragrances are crafted from ethically-sourced natural ingredients. Scents harness a bouquet of florals chosen for their healing properties. Berber Blonde is a particularly sunny, uplifting juice. The dizzying blend is a positive medley of bergamot, orange blossom and neroli, softening to a musky base. Spritz liberally to conjure rays of warmth on even the drizzliest of days.
£180 for 100ml, sanajardin.com
This iconic fragrance (and my personal favourite) from Jo Malone London has had a Summer 2025 revamp. The natural, rugged beauty of the British Isles inspires this fresh, woody fragrance. It encapsulates a bracing, windswept walk along the coastline, opening with ambrette seeds, with a sea salt heart before grounding to a comforting base of sage. It’s subtle, with a mineral quality that will incite people to ask what you are wearing. The charming limited-edition striped bow leans into the oceanic nose.
£122, jomalone.co.uk
This wouldn’t be a round up of sunshine-inspired scents without Acqua di Parma, and aside from their popular citrusy scents, I am coveting Buongiorno. This herbaceous scent is inspired by the first morning rays on skin while soaking in the Tuscan hills. Vibrant, fresh and complex, it unfurls with a medley of basil, spearmint and rosemary. There’s an aromatic heart of lavandin and mandarin leaves, before drying to a cosseting base of cedarwood, musk and amber. Utterly captivating.
£217, acquadiparma.com
Eau Triple Indian Cucumber and Syrian Mint is one of the six fragrances from L’Officine Universelle Buly’s ‘The French Garden’ collection, pairing vegetable notes with flowers and musks for next-level freshness. This water-based fragrance wraps skin in a gentle cloak of ethereal scent, without being overbearing — perfect for summer days. Refreshing cucumber is paired with tingly mint and a dash of musk for a crisp juice you’ll want to wear on-repeat.
150 euro for 75ml, buly1803.com
PHLUR’s fragrances are like catnip, coming thick and fast, and becoming instant viral hits. The latest drop is Mrs Smith: an ultra fresh fragrance which is reminiscent of biting into a big juicy apple. It opens with tart notes of granny smith apple paired with fresh pear and watermelon. There’s a floral twist of violet and apple blossom, while a base of sweet praline strikes an addictive, sugary note.
£38, spacenk.com
Capturing the sun-soaked energy of Miami, Ellis Brooklyn captures the vibrancy of the sunshine-soaked city through a symphony of pink pineapple, coconut water, vanilla and sweet amber.
£126 for 50ml, spacenk.com
D.S. & Durga are masters of olfactive storytelling and this zesty, herbaceous concoction encapsulates the Italian coastline to a tee. It’s a sharpening scent thanks to zingy top notes of pressed lemon and blood orange, with a comforting heart of warming incense and dizzying violet, drying to a base of musk ambrette and oak moss. Light and transporting you’ll want to wear this everyday.
£155 for 50ml, spacenk.com
Inspired by childhood summers in Greece, Philosykos distils fragrant fig groves into a sun-baked scent. A trio of fig is paired with black pepper resulting in an earthy, green fragrance which is elegant and sophisticated, never saccharine. A forever classic for a reason.
£135 for 100ml, diptyqueparis.com
We feel instantly revived by simply looking at this happy-making artisanal bottle from Gucci. This is a must-have for any floral fragrance lover. This woody, gourmand juice unfurls with Italian mandarin which mingles with a heart of intoxicating and creamy gardenia flower, while sandalwood provides a rich, woody base.
£145 for 100ml, theperfumeshop.com
Swimming Pool was inspired by founder Stina Bibbi Sear’s memory of a natural swimming pool in southern Italy she swam in as a child. It was surrounded by a swirl of wild herbs and stones, an untamed energy she has endeavoured to encapsulate in liquid form. The fragrance is invigorating and electric, ripe with fresh green notes. There’s basil, spearmint, eucalyptus and geranium. Like nothing you’ve smelled before.
£245, bibbi-parfum.com
Capturing the green foliage, heady humidity, and tropical fruits lifted from Hpa-An, Myanmar. Gabar represents the magic and mystery of the jungle through a medley of vibrant blackcurrant bud, green notes from wild fig, sweet jasmine, creamy tonka, and an enveloping of soothing musk and amber.
£120, gabarworld.com
Huda and Mona Kattan have quite literally bottled paradise with Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco 20. This fragrance perfectly conjures the feeling of the sun baking your skin and sand nestling between your toes, while sipping something tropical and refreshing. Notes of wild lemon intertwine with ylang ylang and coconut milk. You’ll be hooked from the first spritz.
£79 for 50ml, sephora.co.uk
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