In the same way that we all choose lighter clothes (and lighter foods) in summer, we usually gravitate towards lighter fragrances, too.
Perfume naturally becomes more intense in heat and humidity – bad news for those who get headaches from heavy florals, strong orientals, drowsy patchouli, and sweet notes such as vanilla. Conversely, dry heat causes our nasal membranes to become dry and “dulled”, which may be why that woman in the lift practically suffocated you this morning. Anyway, that’s why fresher citrus, fruity, aquatic and lighter floral scents are recommended for warmer weather.
Michelle Dvaz, Brand and Marketing Manager, The Perfume Shop, says, “During summer, perfumes smell stronger due to our body heat. Lighter, fresher fragrances and eau de toilettes are a great choice and provide a shower-fresh feeling on sticky hot days as the warmth enhances notes, whereas cold winter weather requires stronger eau de parfums to create impact.”
Perfect sunshiney examples include CK One Summer EDT, RRP £35.50 for 100ml, which smells distinctly tropical with its bright lime/tequila note and Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream EDT, a jasmine-based fruity-floral, RRP £42 for 30ml. One of my particular favourites is Jour d’Hermès Absolu EDP, £70.65 for 50ml, a richer, longer-lasting version of the original Jour but still very light and with the addition of apricot. It smells like liquid sunshine.
Hints and tips
Spraying accessories or clothes is a particularly good idea in hot sunshine since, when applied directly to skin, some ingredients (especially bergamot) can trigger sunburn, irritation, rashes and staining when exposed to strong UV. It’s definitely advisable not to wear perfume on bare skin while sunbathing.
It’s also best to store all fragrance away from heat and light, both of which cause it to deteriorate both in colour and character. So forget leaving it on the dressing table. Linda recommends keeping it in a dark cupboard or drawer all year round or, better still in summer, in the fridge.
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