Lifestyle | Scents of the Summer

1. No.68 - Sol de Janeiro
   I had to start with this one simple because of how iconic it is. Sol de Janeiro is one of the biggest summer beauty brands at the moment and can see why. All of their fragrances smell so good however in my opinion, no.68 is the best. It’s overpowering sweet and flowery scent can literally be recognised from a mile away; not only this but there is a range of products with the specific scent so it’s so easy to make it your signature. 

2. Almond & Vanilla - Soap and Glory 
Next up is a brand I see as extremely underrated. Just like Sol de Janeiro its scents each have their own product range and not only that but they are a lot more affordable! My favourite is the Almond & Vanilla as it has a clean and fresh whilst also smelling deliciously sweet.

3. Tommy Girl - Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Girl perfume is one of my personal favourites out of the bunch. It’s not too expensive, it’s long lasting and strong and in my opinion the perfume embodiment of the colour red. If you’re going for ‘femme fatale’ vibes this summer I would 100% recommend this scent.

4. Velvet Petal SOL - Victoria's Secret

We all know and love Victoria’s Secret body sprays however I definitely feel as though they have lots of underrated scents; for example, the Velvet Petals SOL. This body spray is floral, long-lasting and gives the immaculate vibes of a perfect summer holiday. (Unfortunately, they don’t have a shimmer version of the SOL version of Velvet Petals.)

5. Nude Sunlight - Stradivarius 

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of stepping foot in a Stradivarius you know that the shop is the basic definition of ‘it girl’ and this perfume is no different. The best way to describe tis perfume is genuinely in its name- Nude Sunlight. The scent is sunny, strong and quite citrus-like, with a bonus of it being extremely affordable. Its whole vibe feels like swimming in the sea with the sun shining down on you.

6. Under the Palm Trees - M&S

Another cheap but incredible perfume that smells like you’ve been transported on a summer holiday- Under the Palm Trees. It’s strong, fruity scent makes you feel as though you’re simply just enjoying your days in the sun. This perfume is another one of my favourites on the list.

7. Real Babe - Missguided 

The best way to describe Real Babe is ‘Hypnotic Poison by Dior’ dupe. The long-lasting scent is another one of those ‘femme fatale’ perfumes with a clean and almost floral twist. It’s a great casual scent that’s also reasonably affordable.

8. Blush - River Island 

A super underrated perfume brand is River Island. Although sometimes written off as ‘cheap’ their scents are all so good, my favourite of them being Blush. This perfume is strong with more ‘femme fatale’ vibes but also extremely floral. In my opinion, I think it’s the perfect scent for a summer evening out. 

9. After Sun Snooze - M&S

M&S on here for a second time? Yes, because I fully believe that they have some beautiful affordable perfumes that are perfect for summer and a confidence boost. After Sun Snooze is a perfume from a different M&S range (although it is currently out of stock online, you can still find it in shops). This perfume’s scent is fruity with pure summer holiday vibes, almost transporting you to a day sunbathing on the beach. I will also say the packaging is pink and pretty!

10. Raspberry & Orange Blossom - Ted Baker

Last one on the list, we must finish with other iconic one- Ted Baker’s Raspberry and Orange Blossom. This is body spray is my favourite body spray out of them all, its iconic fruity not floral scent is the perfect casual scent. Not only this, but its scent is an incredible confidence boost as soon as you spray it on.