I might experiment incessantly with skincare and shampoo, but I’m a loyalist when it comes to my scent (john varvatos—steal it if you must). Ashleigh Moss, on the other hand, is a fragrance professional. She mixes her own, curated the late Cameo Beauty Lounge, and has been featured in Allure magazine for her expert nose. I asked Moss to to set the mood for summer with her favorite warm-weather scents. Steamy!
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Stella Sheer by Stella McCartney ($62) – Fresh, mountain-grown organic roses give this fragrance a light but lush feel—perfect for lazy summer days. Hints of green apple and frosted lemon brighten the bouquet while warm amber keeps it sexy. Think fresh and beguiling—not old-fashioned.
Brigitte by Tocca Beauty ($68) – Inspired by the ultimate sex symbol, Brigitte Bardot, this sweet yet sensuous fragrance will have you dreaming of seaside days in the South of France. Notes of papaya, ginger, and rhubarb recall hand-picked fruit from the countryside, while saffron, sandalwood, and musk keep it sultry, not cloying.
Daisy in The Air by Marc Jacobs ($57) – This limited edition is the latest creation from the edgy all-American designer; sophisticated but not too serious, it’s for the ultimate Girl Next Door. Violet, strawberry, vanilla and grapefruit keep the base notes of musk and vanilla unexpected and whimsical, while gardenia and white woods deliver the sexy.
Coquette Tropique Fragrance Oil by Monyette Paris ($45) – Everything about this exotic scent by cult perfumer Monyette recalls the lush and heady blooms of the Polynesian Isles. A rich floral bouquet of hibiscus, gardenia, and plumeria are made edible by Anjou pear and luscious peach. Madagascar vanilla warms this exotic fragrance to perfection.
Well. Now that I’m feeling all hot and bothered. What scent will YOU be wearing on this summer?
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This summer I am LOVING Creed Virgin Island Water (beach in a bottle)…Chanel Beige (garden after a summer shower)… Guerlian Jardins de Bagatelle + Jo Malone White Jasmine & Mint (both a garden of white flowers)….Monyette Paris- sexy in a bottle
I haven’t tried Monyette Coquette Tropique but it sounds lovely! I layer the Monyette Paris with almost everything. The sultry gardenia and incense note is so sexy yet never overwhelms.
Miss Cherie Dior by Dior is my current fave – once you get past the ultra-fruity top notes, it is warm and sweet and unexpected. Also a surprise (at least to me) is Viva la Juicy by Juicy Couture (gah, the brand otherwise makes me want to run screaming in the opposite direction). It smells amazing, lasts forever, and comes in a teeny rollerball app that is perfect for my tiny summer handbags.
Jo Malone French Lime Blossom and Channel Chance Tendre!
I don’t usually wear a lot of fragrance in the summer – they attract too many mosquitos!! But I do love a nice spritz of this fantastic rose water spray I picked up in Korea.
@Jamie – I’m loving the Viva la juicy rollerball too! Great to keep in my gym bag for post-shower
I just nabbed up some Burberry Brit on sale at Marshall’s and am loving it.
You can’t go wrong with Bobby Brown’s Beach for summer
My nose is no longer able to appreciate synthetic fragrance. Thankfully, there is a wave of beautiful new 100% natural fragrances out now! My favorite: Florascent perfume in Jasmine.
I love Daisy In The Air by Marc Jacobs!! She hit these scents right on the nose!!
Crazylibellule And The Poppies – Presque Nue “In The Nude”
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Gah! Y’all are driving me crazy with temptation! I do love rollerballs and Jo Malone anything – esp nectarine blossom. ALSO: Fresh Lemon Sugar. That I could bathe in. And Bobbi Brown Beach is beautiful in the oil version – on shoulders and such.