There’s a Summer Perfume for Everyone—Here Are 6 of the Best New Scents to Shop Now

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise.Mary Fama / Getty ImagesOne Cosmo editor says: “Yes, Gap perfumes are back like it’s 1995. If this new scent were a piece of clothing, it would be a flowy linen maxi dress. It’s airy, fresh, and garden-like, but in a green way, not necessarily like flower petals. It’s summery and cooling in hot weather, but still has a seasonless quality that I would wear in the winter too if it became a signature scent. It’s dancing around in a big field; it’s wearing flip-flops and not being afraid of all the gross stuff on NYC city streets; it’s the calming early afternoon when you’re done with work but not ready for dinner yet.”—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITORKey notesGreen mandarin, Matcha, Virginia cedarOne Cosmo editor says: “I’m not usually someone who gravitates towards gourmand perfumes—I’m a certified vanilla hater—but this milky fragrance is actually one of the best food-inspired scents I’ve tried in a minute. Its lactonic cereal milk note combined with ambroxan and bergamot reminds me of a sharing an ice cream cone with a summer lover during a warm evening. It’s the ideal combo of subtly sweet, milky, and skin-like.”—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITORKey notesPink Pepper, Cereal Milk, Bergamot, AmbroxanAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowOne Cosmo editor says: “Named after the picturesque French beach town Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, this fresh fragrance smells like the first whiff of a luxe hotel. It opens with fruity and juicy notes, then settles into an earthy and floral heart, and ends with a skin-like finish. Not only will this bottle look so gorgeous atop any vanity (each unique rock is sourced from Spain), but if you want to pack it in your bag for a trip, it also comes with a small metal cap that makes it easy to throw into any dopp kit. This scent embodies exactly how I want to feel after spending a day at the beach and taking that post-sun shower.”—JHKey notesOrange rind, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Pine, Amber, MuskOne Cosmo editor says: “If you already love the original Barénia, think of Barénia Pleine Fleur as its brighter, fresher sister. It still has that warm, skin-like dry down that made the first one so addictive, but the florals give it a lighter, more effortless feel. It’s the kind of perfume you can throw on every day and still turn heads. I’m in love!”—JULEE WILSON, BEAUTY EDITOR-AT-LARGEKey notesWhite lily, Orange blossom, Patchouli, Miracle berryAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below“The Nue Co specializes in functional fragrances, and this one really smells like my idea of ‘wellness’—AKA, sipping a fruity cocktail on an island. It opens with bright, fresh passionfruit and a hint of coconut (no sunscreen vibes here), and gets warmer and earthier as it dries down. And if you’re afraid of the mezcal note, don’t be—it’s not too smoky or overpowering, but gives it more complexity than your run-of-the-mill tropical scent.”—LAUREN GRUBER, COMMERCE EDITORKey notesPassionfruit, Coconut Water, Smoky Mezcal, Jasmine, Musk, SandalwoodOne Cosmo editor says: “I saw this bottle while browsing the gift shop at Gurney’s in Montauk last week (the quintessential luxe summer experience), and the first spritz is everything I love in a summer fragrance. It opens with bright bergamot and neroli that’s fresh without feeling too tart or sharp, while iris, lavender, and orange blossom turn it into an airy and floral finish. One spritz will transport you back to a breezy day by the water.”—JHJasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.