Summer brings warmth and sunshine, but it also brings new scents after the long dark days of winter and the fresh green of spring: mown grass, hot sun on bare soil, sun on skin and that mood-lifting airiness of a sea breeze. This is the time to fill your senses with the cooling aromas of the countryside, of the mountains and seaside and to reflect these in the fragrances that you choose for the warmer months.
The choice for men is vast, from Avon through the alphabet to Zadig & Voltaire there are scores of fragrance brands to select from. Many are suitable for men and women, adding to the richness of the choice. I favour buying a voucher as this gives either you or the recipient of a gift the time to select a favourite.
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| Summer scents for men |
We tend to choose fragrances that echo seasonal moods; florals, citrus and fresh woods replace the heavy spiciness of winter's smells. The green scents of leaves and grass, the fresh sharpness of a cold swim in the sea and the warm dusty scent of a pine enclosed village square.
Here are a few suggestions:
Florals
Florals are best for summer when they have a fresh edge to them. Too sweet a floral note may not work in hotter weather. For a fresh floral affect try Versace Eros whose notes have a citrus/woody edge. Yves St Laurent Y and Etro Man Rose also both contain flowery elements made masculine by other ingredients.
Citrus
In my view citrusy scents work best in warm weather. The sharp, clear fragrance has a cooling edge which cuts through the heaviness of a hot day. Try Novelista Citrus Affair, Limes by Floris (a firm favourite of mine), or Lemon Line by Mancera. All give that sharpness that works well in summer.
Grassy and Fresh
For that grassy green freshness that brings summer to your senses I suggest you try Creed's Green Irish Tweed, Parfums de Marly Greenley or Ralph Lauren Polo Green Classic. All will give you elements of apples and the zingy natural fresh air scents that go so well in warmer times.
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When selecting a perfume for summer use it may be best to avoid the spicy, smoky, heavy scents that we associate with the colder months. Warmer weather needs a fresher approach that won't cloy. Being sharp and fresh the products I've suggested can be worn at any time of day and for any event.
Whatever takes your fancy, there is a scent for you for the summer months. Take your time over your selection and be sure to try a few; you will soon find your favourites.
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