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Best in Beauty: Seasonal scents

From faint floral to bright citrus and everything in between, these fragrances are as carefree as your summer nights.

By Editorial June 20, 2016 at 12:00 pm

 

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Shelve your warm, musky scents for the next couple of months and reach for these fresh and fruity options instead. From faint floral to bright citrus and everything in between, these fragrances are as carefree as your summer nights.

1. A floral mix of tonka bean and Chinese magnolia that’s sweet yet not heady. // Derek Lam 10 Crosby Looking Glass Eau de Parfum, $95

2. Surprisingly spicy with notes of bay leaf, dill seed, black pepper and a hint of cherry, vanilla and rose. // Nomaterra Fragrances D.C. Cherry Blossom Roll-On Perfume Oil, $55

3. Pink peony, freesia and lychee combine for an uncomplicated and fresh scent. // Chloe Chloe Eau de Parfum, $75

4. The earthy blend contains notes of cucumber cut with crisp bamboo and lotus for a well-rounded fragrance. // Marc Jacobs Cucumber Eau de Toilette, $62

5. A ripe combination of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin and raspberry, Coral is a juicy scent as bright as its namesake. // Michael Kors Coral Eau de Parfum, $90

6. A unisex grassy citrus mixture that is highly concentrated for long wear throughout the day. // Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil, $70

(June 2016)

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