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What makes a fragrance perfect for summer? Whether light, bright, exotic or sultry, we love summer scents that call on the natural herbs, flowers and fruits of the season. These 5 stood the test of  a hot and muggy day in NYC without getting too cloying, obnoxious, musty or pungent. 



1.Best for Brunch with the Girls: A Perfume Organic White Magik Something fresh, modern, unique and bright is perfect for a fun afternoon brunch or garden party.  With spearmint, white flowers, angelica, jasmine and rare woods, White Magik is playfully all four.
Reaction: This was the longest lasting of all the fragrances we tested.  We loved that no one could identify exactly what we were wearing.  Jealous much?




2.Best for Al Fresco Date Night: Honore des Pres Sexy Angelic Ok, we all actually love this fragrance year-round but it is one of the most unique, subtle  and attractive natural fragrances we’ve ever known. Soft and feminine without ever being too sugary sweet, Sexy Angelic is the type of fragrance with very little “throw”, which makes it perfect for dinner or romantic occasions.  It stays close to your skin  and wafts across your nose, making you want to lean in for more.  If you like the subtle smell that some call “skin”, this is the one for you – and your date.
Reaction: Boyfriend, only when very close says “Mmm what are you wearing?”
Side Note: If you tried this fragrance soon after it’s launch and found it to fade too quickly, try it again. When some complained of it’s fast fading, HDP reformulated, making it slightly more concentrated.

3.  Best for Concert in the Park or Music Festival: Intelligent Nutrients Awaken
Bodies packed together, baking in the sun.  The last thing you need to throw in the pot is perfume.  You want to smell and feel fresh but without stealing anyone’s oxygen.  The totally natural aromas of lemon, lemongrass, lime and mint won’t choke any fresh air. People may want to drink you – but they wont want to get away from you.
Reaction: Cute barista boy at coffee shop commented “You smell like a spa.”

4.  Best Evening/Formal: Tsi-la Organics Misaki Ever notice how light, summery fragrances can seem too much so when you wear them out at night or to cocktail parties and other formal/semi-formal affairs?  But it is still summer and you don’t want something too dark right? Misaki is so the perfect fragrance for those times.  It’s complex, alluring  and mysterious but seasonally appropriate with it’s French lavender, green tea and mint notes.
Reaction: “I don’t really like perfume but I like that.  It doesn’t smell like perfume.  It just smells good” – Cocktail Party Bartender

5.  Best All Around: Intelligent Nutrients Jasminas Timeless, intoxicating and sensual.  We can wear this all day, every day.  This is not your grandma’s Jasmine perfume; Intelligent Nutrients Jasminas is the real deal. You simply must experience this summer blooming flower-in-a-bottle.
Reaction: Caution: May cause compulsive self-sniffing!







More Summer Favorites:

Tallulah Jane Misae A decidedly feminine green floral.  Like that vintage silk sundress, you’ll feel pretty every time you slip it on.

Honore des Pres Honore’s Trip Honore’s   Trip is a bright but light tangerine, orange, green lemon and pepper explosion. All the light, vibrant sweetness of fresh citrus without the sour. You will smile when you smell it.

Honore des Pres Bonte’s Bloom Yes, that makes three Honore des Pres mentions in one list but we are talking about the legendary Olivia Giacobetti here.  The woman nose what she’s doing!  If summer itself could be bottled, you might have Bonte’s Bloom.  With the department store quality “cleanness” we Americans love, this certified organic treasure is all flowery cheer with sunflowers, blue chamomile, citrus fruit leaves and sage.