Luxury to Local: Summer Scent Must-Haves
Spritz on something light, clean, and breezy—like a cool margarita on a hot summer day
Words Gabriel Padilla
Featured photo by Dr Perfume
March 7, 2025
As warm days approach, bringing park dates and beach trips around the corner, it's time to switch up your scent. Say goodbye to rich, woody, and spicy fragrances and embrace something fresh, light, and fruity. From luxury to local, here are the best summer scents to keep you feeling vibrant in the Philippine heat.
Luxury
Aesop Aurner
With its recent launch in the Philippines, Aesop Aurner is the newest addition to the brand’s fragrance lineup—fresh, refined, and modern. Created by the nose behind Aesop Tacit, Aurner takes a more restrained approach to woody scents than its predecessors. It opens with a vibrant mix of pink pepper, cardamom, and citrus, leading into a heart of magnolia leaf, chamomile, and geranium. The result? A powdery, fresh, and airy fragrance that breathes new life into the Aesop collection. This woody-floral scent strikes the perfect balance—unisex, fresh, and undeniably summery, like a slow sunset captured in a bottle.
YSL Libre Eau de Toilette
Pronounced as YSL LEEB, the Libre collection is one of the brand’s most iconic fragrance lines. The original Libre Eau de Parfum is the ultimate clean-girl, girl-boss scent, blending lavender, orange, and black currant with a warm vanilla base—imagine bold lavender and zesty oranges soaking in a rich vanilla essence.
The Libre Eau de Toilette version, however, brings a fresher, more effortless touch to the lineup. Airy and lightweight, it features lavender, orange blossom, jasmine tea, and musk—perfect for everyday summer wear. For a bold signature scent, stick to the Eau de Parfum, but if you’re looking for something softer and breezier for the heat, the Eau de Toilette is your perfect summer pick.
Le Labo Bergamote 22
A cult favorite since its release, Le Labo Bergamote 22 is praised for its crisp, linen-like freshness. It opens with bright bergamot and grapefruit, balanced by the earthy depth of vetiver. The result? A soft, musky citrus scent that lingers all day without feeling overpowering. Fresh yet sophisticated, this fragrance captures the essence of effortless summer freshness—like second skin, perfect for those who love a light, long-lasting, and endlessly refreshing scent.
Local
POUF Nectarini
Want to try something local? Well, POUF, there you have it. Dedicated to creating everyday essentials with utmost care, POUF offers fragrances that elevate your daily routine.
For a fruity, sun-kissed fragrance, POUF Nectarini is the perfect pick. With zesty lemon and juicy nectarine on a warm musk and ambergris base, this fragrance delivers a refreshing burst of energy—just what you need to brighten up a hot summer day.
L’Abondance Atelier D'Arôme - Menthe
This one-woman fragrance house continues to impress with high-quality scents—from linen sprays and candles to perfumes and more. The name L’Abondance Atelier D'Arôme translates to Aroma Studio, a reflection of the brand’s dedication to expertly crafted scents.
Their Eau de Parfum collection comes in 100ML, 50ML, and 10ML, allowing you to explore and find your perfect match. A standout scent, Menthe, features notes of Moroccan mint, ginger, black currant, lemon, and dried green tea. Fresh, minty, and herbaceous, it's the ideal fragrance for a crisp, refreshing boost to beat the summer heat.
POSHN - Coconut Coast
Founded in 2024, POSHN has quickly become a go-to for elegant, summer-ready scents.
With a fusion of coconut, citrus, white florals, and pistachio, this tropical-inspired fragrance perfectly captures the essence of summer—fun, free, and carefree. Its zesty coconut aroma makes it the ultimate companion for every beach day adventure.
