Floral Street Arizona Bloom Eau de Parfum

Described by the brand as a "dry floral amber", the Floral Street Arizona Bloom Eau de Parfum [2] (£64) was inspired by the flora and fauna of desert landscapes. To us, however, it smells like a warm summer breeze and sunscreen-slathered skin. Notes of coconut and fig leaves add that quintessential summer sweetness; cashmere, and musk give the eau a sexy, second-skin effect; whilst jasmine petals provide a creamy quality that will make you want to keep spritzing again and again.

Jo Loves Mango Thai Lime Fragrance

First launched back in 2012, Jo Loves Mango Thai Lime Fragrance [3] (£75) relaunched in the summer of 2020, just in time for the rising temperatures. Created by Jo Malone CBE, the iconic perfumer was inspired by Thailand when crafting the eau de parfum, which features a blend of mouth-watering juicy notes like mango and lime leaf, that are balanced out with a dash of fresh herbs and spices (black pepper, thyme, and mint).

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine [4] (£99) smells legitimately like a fresh-squeezed orange — but with a little zestiness and woodiness to make it interesting and even a little bit sexy.

Maya Njie Tropica Eau de Parfum

Maya Njie Tropica Eau de Parfum [5] (£90) doesn't just smell like a lush, tropical paradise, thanks to a combination of warm, juicy notes like citrus fruit, pineapple, and coconut and slightly metallic ones such as iris and ambergris. It actually makes you feel like you're in a tropical paradise; you'll feel calmer and more serene — the same way you do when you've gone on holiday to a remote, sunny island.

Louis Vuitton On the Beach Eau de Parfum

As the name suggests, Louis Vuitton On the Beach Eau de Parfum [6] (£215), which is new for 2021, smells like a day spent lounging on the beach. It does so with a blend of citrus notes (Yuzu, a fruit from Japan, to be exact), a combination of green herbs like rosemary, thyme, and pink pepper, which create a "sandy note", as well as cypress — all housed in a bottle the colour of a blazing sunset.

Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum

Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum [7] (£127) is a warm, sunny fragrance but without the creamy, tropical notes of many of the perfumes on this list. Instead, it pairs succulent mandarin and lemon with neroli and jasmine (although, you definitely don't get a strong floral vibe from this fragrance), with bottom notes of cotton candy and white musk. The result is a scent that's tart and sugary at the same time, and that evokes memories of summers spent at fairs with friends or exploring the boardwalk at the beach.

Bvlgari Omnia Golden Citrus Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Omnia Golden Citrus Eau de Toilette [8] (£69) smells and bright and sunny and the vibrant yellow packaging. Described as an "amber floral", the fragrance opens with sweet, juicy notes of white peach and Sicialian mandarin, followed by middle notes of smooth, sparkly white flowers including jasmine and ylang ylang. But what really gives this scent its warmth and summery quality is the benzoin note, which has a mouth-watering, vanilla-like quality.

Maison Christian Dior Eden-Roc Eau de Parfum

Part of the brand's luxury La Privée Collection perfume range, Maison Christian Dior Eden-Roc Eau de Parfum [9] (£220) is inspired by the historic and ultra glamorous Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap D'Antibes. Like many scents inspired by the Mediterranean, Eden-Roc smells sunny and warm, thanks to quintessential summer notes of jasmine and coconut. But what makes this fragrance unique is the salty, mineral notes and the herbaceous green notes that help transport you to the hotels' grounds — from the lush gardens surrounding it to the sea water crashing on the rocks below. Spray it, close your eyes, and you can almost feel the sun on your skin, the water at your feet, and the Mediterranean breeze in the air around you.

Sunspel Neroli Sun Eau de Parfum

When it comes to Sunspel Neroli Sun Eau de Parfum [10] (£90), London-based perfumer Lyn Harris aimed to capture the essence of a sunny English summer day, which she did by blending fresh, citrusy notes like neroli and bitter orange with beachy sea moss and a handful of herbs. Like a crisp Sunspel t-shirt, this simple yet elegant scent is a summertime essential.

Clean Reserve Solar Bloom

Similar to the Tom Ford scent, this fragrance smells warm and vaguely tropical, which is why we've been dousing ourselves in it every summer since it launched in 2019. But whereas the Tom Ford perfume is ultrasexy, Clean Reserve Solar Bloom [11] (£82) is greener and more sparkly. It also contains jasmine and coconut milk, but brings fresh and citrusy notes like mandarin orange, bergamot, freesia, orange blossom, and vetiver into the mix.

Tom Daxon Fuyu Eau de Parfum

Tom Daxon Fuyu Eau de Parfum [12] (£175) is an understated summer scent that's also incredibly sexy, thanks to its creamy, musky notes that give it a second-skin effect. Powdery, fruity, and a little bit earthy smelling, Daxon combined white peach and cedarwood to recreate the smell of a ripe fuyu persimmon (which smells creamy and fruity apparently), whilst the base contains iris, along with those aforementioned musks.

Ghost Orb Of Night Eau De Parfum

Sweet and sultry, the Ghost Orb Of Night Eau De Parfum [13] (£51) is the perfect fragrance to spritz on hot summer nights. It contains many familiar summery notes like orange blossom, bergamot, freesia, and jasmine, but with the addition of creamy caramel and juicy cherry that give the perfume a delicious, mouth-watering effect on both the wearer — and those close enough (and lucky enough) to be able to smell it.

Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Eau de Toilette

Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Eau de Toilette [14] (£68) "reminds me of the sun-kissed summers I spent in Ibiza as a teenager", Loewe designer J.W. Anderson told told Women's Wear Daily in an interview [15], and is inspired by the island's now-defunct iconic boutique.

So what does Ibiza smell like according to Anderson and Loewe's in-house perfumer Nuria Cruelles? Beachy, but not in the sweet, tropical sort of way. Rather it's metallic and watery, kind of like the ocean itself — or the driftwood and seaweed that's been washed ashore. There is coconut water in the fragrance, but it's cut with galbanum (which has a green, seaweed-like quality) and synthetic ambergris, that gives the eau de toilette a skin-like quality. Add patchoui, incense, and sandalwood (an homage to Ibiza's bohemian past) into the mix and you have a truly unique summer scent that's fresh, sharp, and incredibly sexy at the same time.

Nuxe Paris Le Matin des Possibles

Nuxe Paris Le Matin des Possibles [16] (£45) is an instant mood-lifter. The strong notes of orange blossom give it an uplifting and refreshing quality, whilst the brightly coloured yellow bottle just screams summer.

Maison Margiela Under the Lemon Trees

You know that feeling when you step off the plane having landed in your summer holiday destination and the heat suddenly hits you, nearly blowing off your straw hat? That's exactly what Maison Margiela Under the Lemon Trees [17] (£99) smells like. Staying true to the Maison Margiela fragrance style, it smells exactly like sitting under lemon trees on a summer day on the Italian coast.

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc [18] (£174) is one incredibly sexy, summery fragrance. It smells like a hot summer day at the beach with a blend of sultry white florals, spicy pink pepper, cardamom, and sweet benzoin (a natural resin that smells a bit like vanilla). But what really rounds out the scent is the creamy base of coconut milk, amber, and tonka bean, which balances out the spice and makes this perfume smell absolutely irresistible.

Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede Cologne

"I've always had a Jo Malone fragrance since I was a teenager, but Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede Cologne [19] (£54) made me move away from my signature scent, Pomegranate Noir [20]," said Carly Ancell, POPSUGAR UK senior manager, brand partnerships. "It's floral and perfect for summer, but the suede brings a slightly heavier note and a maturity that I really love. It's also long lasting!"

Sana Jardin Berber Blonde Eau de Parfum

A warm, citrusy fragrance, Sana Jardin Berber Blonde Eau de Parfum [21] (£95) is basically sunshine in a bottle. Inspired by summers in Morocco, the scent bursts open with fresh, sweet-yet-bitter smell of bergamot, but then dries down to reveal a sweeter, creamier citrus scent of neroli and orange flower water combined with musk. It's one of the first truly sensual citrus scents we've ever sprayed.

Hermés Un Jardin en Méditerranée Eau de Toilette

Close your eyes and if you're wearing Hermés Un Jardin en Méditerranée Eau de Toilette [22] (£64), you might just be able to feel the ocean breeze on your skin and the smell of citrus fruits all around you. Meant to evoke a garden in the Mediterranean, what makes this scent interesting is the earthy, green base notes (including fig leaf, cypress, red cedar, juniper, pistachio, and musk), that ground all of the citrus notes at the top and give it a rich, woody quality.

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum [23] (£178) is quite possibly one of the most iconic summer scents to ever launch — a perfume that aims to capture the smell of the Italian Riviera, from the citrus trees to the breeze coming off the Mediterranean. A firm favourite of beauty editors, the scent is loaded with citrus notes (bergamot, Mandarin orange, lemon, bitter orange, orange blossom, and neroli), as well as earthy green notes (rosemary, myrtle, and angelica), and a hint of white florals courtesy of jasmine.

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri Eau de Toilette

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri Eau de Toilette [24] (£82) is another scent inspired by the Mediterranean, with the scent of oranges featured prominently in the top notes, along with other citrus fruits like mandarin and lemon. What makes this scent fragrance unique, however, is the addition of caramel in the bottom notes, which adds a delectable, gourmand quality to an otherwise fresh, juicy fragrance.

Floral Street Electric Rhubarb Eau de Parfum

Floral Street Electric Rhubarb Eau de Parfum [25] (£64) is a fun summer's day bottled up in a gorgeous, vibrant bottle. It's an incredibly unique scent — a blend of summer white flowers and rhubarb (which balances out the creamy sweetness of the gardenia and frangipani), with a base of sandalwood. Bonus: all the Floral Street packaging is 100 percent biodegradable and the product is vegan.

Kayali Déjà vu White Flower

Kayali is the brainchild of Mona and Huda Kattan and was born from their love of perfume. The scents, which are inspired by Middle Eastern fragrance culture and the layering scents, were created by the sisters along with French perfume house, Firmenich. Our favourite scent in the range for summer? Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower [26] (£67), which is loaded with white florals, patchouli, and Tahitian vanilla to make it beautifully warm and intoxicating. It also contains a 25 percent concentration of oil, meaning it's both powerful and long-lasting without being overwhelming.

Molton Brown Jasmine and Sun Rose

Molton Brown Jasmine and Sun Rose [27] (£85) is a supersweet, holiday-inspired scent that combines fruity notes like raspberry and peach, with soft florals like jasmine, rose, and osmanthus — with the addition of bergamot and patchouli to make it slightly more complex. It smells so good, it almost masks the muggy tube ride. Almost.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'eau A la Rose

If you love rose-based perfumes, then Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'eau A la Rose [28] (£160) is the perfect way to wear it in the summer. The fragrance combines two types of rose: damascena rose oil and centifolia rose, which makes it a perfectly balanced floral perfume without being overpowering.