During summers, walking for merely 5 minutes can result in a full-blown sweat session. Add to it the muggy humidity, and your body can instantly feel sticky, sweaty and unpleasant. This is when we find a fresh haven in perfumes and deodorants. While both serve different purposes, they lend a fresh fragrance, which is much-needed when scorching summers threaten to unleash bouts of body odour. There are several fragrances that make up the natural aromatic profile of summer – the scent of fresh flowers, sun-dried linen, ripe and juicy fruits, and the breezy aroma of the sea. Calms the heat-stricken senses, doesn’t it? So, we’ve taken inspiration from mother nature to bring you some of the best summer fragrances for men.
Best Summer Fragrance Notes
1. Fresh & Clean
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What we love: If you're a fan of clean, powdery scent that also feels refreshingly dry on the skin, the Dove Men + Care Clean Comfort deodorant checks all the boxes. It’s formulated with the brand’s patented 1/4th moisturising cream to soothe and nourish the underarms so this works great even after you’ve shaved your underarms. Just a few sprays will give you 48 hours worth of odour protection.
What we love: This under INR 500 perfume bottles a refreshing clean, soapy fragrance with a hint of woodiness. It has top notes of lavender, bergamot, middle notes of jasmine and geranium and base notes of musk and sandalwood which makes this a great summer perfume that comes in an attractive blue glass bottle to keep you cool and fresh against heat and humidity. The fine mist nozzle evenly disperses the scent to absorb into the skin.
2. Citrusy
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What we love: It’s a clean formulation that’s devoid of aluminium chlorohydrate which makes this vegan deodorant one of the best summer scents for men that also gives lasting odour protection. Made with premium-grade essential oils like lemon, sweet orange, and sage, this powder-like deodorant leaves behind a refreshing zesty fragrance while settling into the underarms with ease.
What we love: This sixteen-year old perfume from Luxury powerhouse, Versace, is such a gem to add to your summer grooming routine. Within just a few seconds of spraying it, your senses will be wrapped in top notes of neroli, bergamot, and orange leaves, settling into base notes of mineral amber and musk as the day goes by. On a forgiving summer day, this is sure to last you a good 4-5 hours.
3. Floral
What we love: Another budget-friendly deodorant we can vouch for is the no-gas Rogue deodorant from the AXE Signature range. Due to its formula, it goes on the skin like a perfume which gives you a prominent hit of woody, floral fragrance to offset the muggy humidity in the environment. A single recyclable can of this trustworthy deodorant will give you up to 72 hours worth of odour protection.
What we love: If you’re a coffee lover then this luxury perfume should be your forever valentine. It blends robust dark coffee with rich notes of Bulgarian roses. It has other notes like Ylang Ylang, coriander, patchouli, spicy cardamom, and incense resin to give an earthy, garden-like charm, while you sip coffee. It’s simply one of the best summer perfumes for men if you want a floral perfume that’s perfectly balanced.
4. Green & Earthy
What we love: If you’re always in a hurry and can’t wait for deodorants to dry down, this stick deodorant from Indus Valley does the trick. It’s a solid perfume that has no aluminium or alcohol so it won’t clog your sweat glands nor irritate the skin. It’s made with organic ingredients like coconut oil and aloe vera juice to nourish and soothe the skin while witch hazel absorbs excess sweat. Plus, it gives a subtle forest-fresh scent that lasts up to 12 hours.
What we love: Imagine walking through a lush forest studded with dew drops. That’s the kind of enchanting, refreshing feeling this perfume will wrap you in. It has a unique woody fragrance profile. It has a top note of green hazelnut for a fresh, nutty aroma. Heart note comes in the form of cedarwood for its intense woody, herbal scent. Both seamlessly settle into base notes of roasted oak to emanate a warm, cosy, and crisp woody essence.
5. Aquatic & Marine
What we love: Ever wish you could escape to the ocean side to escape the heat? This long-lasting deodorant from Dr. Batra’s in Oceanic Breeze promises you exactly that in a couple of spritzes. Its antimicrobial properties kill odour-causing bacteria while leaving behind an aquatic fragrance with notes like geranium, aquatic accords, iris and musk.
What we love: While we have much to appreciate about this fragrance, part of us added the David Beckham Infinite Aqua Eau De Toilette for its sleek, minimal packaging. As the description suggests, the top notes of aquatic ocean, middle notes of lavender and base notes of cedarwood indeed mimics a long drive along the Pacific coast, indulging your olfactory senses in salty, ozonic notes of the ocean.
As the heat continues to persist, we hope this list of the best summer fragrances for men helps you find the best fragrance for long-lasting and aromatic freshness.
