My Top 5 Summer Fragrances ☀️

Y’all know I love a pleasing fragrance, and summer is quickly approaching, so grab a few while you can. I’ll preface this by saying you may see a pattern here. I love gourmand fragrances - ones that smell edible and sweet! 

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Here are my top 5 fragrances that you’ll catch me wearing:

The 7 Virtues -  Coconut Sun

Coconut Sun is one of the newest in my collection, but it’s exactly what I needed. It has a creamy, water-like scent to it. Fresh without coming off too clean but sweet without being overpowering. It’s summer in a bottle!

Fragrance Family: Fresh

Scent Type: Fresh Solar

Key Notes: Coconut, Frangipani, Vanilla

Fragrance Description: This irresistibly delicious perfume is a dreamy holiday in a bottle with enticing notes of coconut water, frangipani, fresh citrus, crisp sea salt, and gourmand vanilla. Infused with sustainably sourced jasmine from Egypt and upcycled rose, it supports the building of a water project in Ethiopia.


Tom Ford - Soleil Blanc 

She’s pricey but worth it; I highly recommend smelling it before you blind buy. When I wear this fragrance, I feel like I’m wearing nothing with a lot of something! It’s powerful but understated. You’ll get a whiff but want more. It’s a head-turner for sure, and it gives “I belong on a yacht somewhere.”


Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy

Scent Type: Warm & Sweet Gourmands

Key Notes: Coco de Mer, Ylang Ylang Comores Islands, Cardamom

Fragrance Description: The Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum is an addictive solar, floral amber, and coco-de-mer-infused perfume. It is alive with seductive cardamom and refreshingly rich ylang-ylang and unapologetically exudes the endless pursuit of sun and luxury.

Ellis Brooklyn - Sun Fruit

Sun Fruit is my girl! When I’m headed out for the day, I put this on to feel pretty and flirty. It’s the perfect sundress fragrance or catch me on the beach. You’ll get all the feels wearing this.

Fragrance Family: Floral

Scent Type: Fruity Floral

Key Notes: Fresh Fig, Handpicked Jasmine, Vanilla Planifolia

Fragrance Description: Inspired by tan lines, ripe fruit, and bare skin, this fragrance is a creamy and unapologetic blend of fresh fig, bergamot, handpicked jasmine, cyclamen, coconut, and vanilla. Addictive and aspirational, it's the kind of scent that inspires vacation daydreams.





Kayali - Pistachio Gelato 33
After seeing so many mixed reviews, I waited to purchase this fragrance, but I know what I like and wish I had pulled the plug sooner. Kayali’s Pistachio Gelato is Sherbert ice cream that’s slowly melting. It’s insanely delicious and has a beautiful dry down. It sits on the skin and leaves a gorgeous lingering scent.

Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy

Scent Type: Warm & Sweet Gourmands

Key Notes: Pistachio Gelato, Cotton Candy, Whipped Cream

Fragrance Description: YUM PISTACHIO GELATO | 33 EDP INTENSE is a delicious combination of rich, nutty pistachio and hazelnut, blended with rum that wraps you in warmth and sweetness—while delectable and fluffy whipped cream, marshmallow, and cotton candy intertwine to sugary indulgence. A truly yummy fragrance that charms with an unforgettable gourmand scent trail that will have you smelling good enough to eat.

Valentino Born in Roma - Coral Fantasy 

Coral Fantasy was a summer staple last year, and I still love it. It’s a bright, fruity floral! My nose is instantly hit with orange and kiwi and settles into a creamy jasmine note. It’s a must-try!

Fragrance Family: Floral

Scent Type: Fruity Floral

Key Notes: Orange, Jasmine, Rose

Fragrance Description: The coral sky of Rome inspires a floral, fruity perfume twisted by a bright and juicy orange accord, heightened by rose fragrance, and infused with jasmine to create Donna Born in Roma Coral Fantasy Eau de Parfum.


And because you guys are my people, I’m throwing in a bonus fragrance! It’s not as sweet as others, but it reminds me of summer, sipping Pina Coladas poolside!


Bonus:

Mugler Alien Goddess 

Alien Goddess is bold at the first spray, you’re hit with coconut and vanilla, but it quickly settles into a beautiful tropical scent that lingers for hours. 

Fragrance Family: Florals

Scent Type: Warm Florals

Key Notes: Bergamot Essence, Jasmine Grandiflorum, Bourbon Vanilla

Fragrance Description: This warm floral women's scent pairs a divine base of vanilla perfume with jasmine from India overlaid by a burst of fresh Italian bergamot, creating a radiant floral bouquet of notes fit for a goddess.


5 Must-Have Fragrances for Spring 2022

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Spring is one of my favorite times of year - minus the pollen! I love watching the flowers bloom and feel the temperatures rise. It’s also the unofficial start of a lot of outdoor family fun. Since starting my fragrance journey I’ve quickly realized that some fragrances do better depending on the time of year. Don’t think it’s true? Try it out for yourself!


Today, I’m sharing my favorite fragrances for Spring 2022, you may notice I enjoy certain notes! 




Armani - My Way

My Way is a testament to why it’s so important to certain fragrances to have their own season to shine. I received a sample of this in the winter and wasn’t impressed. I saw so many people rave about it online but it did nothing for me. It simply smelled “okay” nothing that I needed to add to my collection. As time went on, I decided to give it another chance and I’m glad I did! It’s youthful and fun - reminds me of fruity bubblegum with a pineapple twist! I can’t get enough of it! I keep the travel-sized one in my purse! If you’re not into the young and fruity fragrance but still desire a floral try the intense version


Scent Category: Woody Floral 

Top Notes: Bergamot, Orange Blossom

Middle Notes: Tuberose, Jasmine

Base Notes: Cedarwood, Vanilla, White Musks




Lancome - La Vie Belle 


This will forever be in my collection! It’s a time vanilla floral fragrance. The florals in this fragrance are not heavy at all. You will smell the vanilla as it dries down. It’s a perfect everyday fragrance that can be throughout the year. You’ll be amazed at how different it smells every season.

Scent Category: Floral

Top Notes: Iris

Middle Notes: Patchouli

Base Notes: Spun Sugar, Warm Vanilla


Chloé Eau de Parfum

Scent Category: Powdery Florals

Top Notes: Peony, Litchi, Freesia

Middle Notes: Rose, Lily of the Valley, Magnolia

Base Notes: Virginia Cedar, Amber 

This fragrance oozes femininity! It’s soft, pretty, and long-lasting. It is not extremely powdery but more of a rose and perfect for every day! 


Marc Jacobs - Daisy Eau So Fresh

From the pretty pink bottle to the cute flowers on the top this one is a must for spring. Everything about it screams Springtime for me. At first spray, I was able to pick up on the pink grapefruit and wild rose. As it dried down and settled into my skin the musky notes rose but were very pleasant, it reminded me of baby powder but not in a childlike way!

Scent Category: Fresh Floral 

Top Notes: Pink Grapefruit and Raspberries

Middle Notes: Wild Rose

Base Notes: Soft Musks

Marc Jacobs - Perfect Eau de Parfum 


The name fits this fragrance well! It’s light and floral without being offensive. Perfect for wearing around the office or when you want to smell amazing without feeling like you’ve overdone it!  While it’s categorized as a warm floral it doesn’t come off warm at all; which is why it’s landed in my spring collection. When I originally purchased it in the winter it didn’t do much for me and I was worried it wasn’t living up to the hype but as the months have gone on I’ve fallen in love.

Scent Category: Warm Floral

Top Notes: Rhubarb, Daffodil

Middle Notes: Almond Milk

Base Notes: Cashmeran

Honorable Mention:

Dolce & Gabanna - Light Blue Forever

If florals are not your thing and you still want to change it up for spring consider Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever for women! It’s a citrusy white floral that reminds me of fresh laundry. It’s really clean and dries into the skin beautifully. It's my personal favorite out of the Light Blue collection.

Scent Category: Fruity Floral

Top Notes: Lemon, Blood Orange, Green Apple

Middle Notes: Orange Blossom, White Flowers

Base Notes: White Musk, Cedar, Cashmeran

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