These are the perfumes beauty lovers wear when they want endless compliments

These are the perfumes beauty lovers wear when they want endless compliments Published August 10, 2026 7:00am These are the fragrances for summer we’ve been spritzing and sniffing non-stop! (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Just as we change and adapt our wardrobes throughout the seasons, our fragrances should do the same. Rich ouds and cosy vanillas have their place, but when the sun is shining, it’s all about light, fresher scents that feel as effortless as summer itself. A few things have the power to transport us quite like fragrances. One spritz or the catch of someone else’s can instantly take you back to a place in time, whether that’s afternoons on the beach as the sun is setting, cocktails by the pool with the girls, or that unforgettable city break that you’ve not been able to forget since you unpacked. It’s the closest thing to bottling a memory, and the right scent can bring it all back. So, whether you gravitate towards juicy citrus notes, creamy coconuts, or sun-soaked florals, the right fragrance can instantly transport you to somewhere far more glamorous than the early morning commute. And whilst there are hundreds of fragrances on the market to choose from, how do you know which the best ones are? Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Well, we’ve done the hard work for you, as we’ve rounded up the very best summer fragrances to spritz all season long, and will have multiple people asking what scent you’re wearing. Sol de Janeiro Refresco Paraíso Perfume Mist, 90ml Sol de Janeiro never fails with their perfume mists, and with so many new ones coming out, it’s hard to keep up. However, if your dream holiday involves cocktails by the pool at golden hour, this is the fragrance for you. It’s bursting with tropical fruits, creamy florals and warm woods that balance each other out to create sunshine in a bottle. Keep it in your pool bag for top-ups on the go. Buy Now for £25 Le Monde Gourmand Le Beach Eau de Parfum, 30ml The one smells exactly as the name suggests, and is one of our favourite recent discoveries. Think warm sandy beaches, salty air and sun cream that lingers on the skin after a long day in the sun. It’s light, addictive and the kind of fragrance that gives you that instant dopamine boost when applying. Buy Now for £28 PHLUR Beach Skin Hair and Body Fragrance Mist, 237ml One of social media’s favourite fragrance brands (and ours), PHLUR has nailed that 'I’ve just come back from two weeks abroad' scent. It blends coconut milk, soft musk, sandalwood and salted tiare flower to create a truly gorgeous summer scent. Spray it in your hair for extra longevity. Buy Now for £39 Khloé Kardashian XO Blue Eau de Parfum, 100ml A new scent from one of our favourite Kardashian sisters is XO Blue by Khloé. This swaps out sweet notes for sparkling citrus, delicate florals and soft woods to mimic warm ocean air and crystal clear waters. It’s a type of fragrance that feels sophisticated and rich for formal affairs, but light enough to pack into your holiday suitcase. Buy Now for £75 Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent, 50ml Ask many beauty lovers what their ultimate summer fragrance is, and chances are Bronze Goddess will be said multiple times. It’s a cult-classic for a reason with roasted coconut, warm amber and exotic floral layers; it smells like sun cream in the best possible way, and it nearly sells out year after year. Buy Now for £60 KAYALI Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco EDP, 50ml Just like the name of this fragrance, think of it as paradise in a bottle, and if you can’t manage to jet away to the Maldives this year, this will bring it to you. It’s very much a tropical-inspired scene that is created with notes of coconut milk, ylang-ylang, rosemary for a warmer note, and wild lemon for that fresh burst of citrus. This is the kind of scent you can wear to weddings, brunches, and nights out. Buy Now for £80 Juliette Has A Gun Lust For Sun Eau de Parfum, 50ml We’re not exaggerating when we say this is literally Summer bottled. It comes with multiple ingredients, with top notes of freesia and coconut, with Ylang-Ylang, Monoï, Orange Blossom, Gardenia, and finished off with vanilla and musks to create a more sensual and romantic aroma that leaves you feeling perfectly sun-kissed. Buy Now for £100 M&S Seasalt & Neroli Eau de Toilette 100ml Shoppers have been raving over M&S’s Eau de Toilette fragrances for many months, comparing them to designer alternatives. However, one we’ve discovered recently which is remarkably similar to its £122 inspiration is Seasalt & Neroli, costing a mere £12 in comparison. It’s all what summer is about: fruity, brighter, and refreshing due to its mandarin and neroli notes. It’s a handbag staple. Buy Now for £12 Jo Loves Pomelo A Fragrance, 50ml Created by fragrance professional and icon Jo Malone, Pomelo has quickly become a hit with many fans as it brings a zestier profile to the market. It combines grapefruit, pomelo, clove, patchouli, and more to conjure up visions of white sandy beaches, fresh linen sheets and ice cold water. Buy Now for £82 Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh Eau de Parfum 75ml Already a hit amongst Daisy fans, Ever So Fresh is the summer twist which adds juicy citrus flavours like ripe mango, rose water and cashmere wood to the fragrance's signature florals. It’s light and playful, and one of those that can be worn day to day, or kept for fancy summer soirees. Buy Now for £97 Moroccanoil L'Originale Eau de Parfum 60ml Moroccanoil is one of those signature scents that, as soon as you smell it, you know what it is. Well, the brand has taken that, which is used in all of the products and made it into its own Eau de Parfum. It has sweet violet, indulgent amber, velvet woods, and musk to create a warm, summery and utterly addictive fragrance. Buy Now for £76 So, if you’re ready to be inundated with compliments, add one (or more) of these to your shopping baskets. 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