Summer Fresh Summer Floral & Aqua Perfumes

A perfume is something which is invisible and yet an unforgettable accessory. It’s a key to memories. I am sure you all will believe that you are never dressed fully without wearing a perfume. We all have different taste when it comes to perfumes. Some like floral scent, some have preference for fruity fragrance, some go for fresh aqua cologne kind and some have fascination for woody strong aroma.

Lets first talk about the basic difference of EDT and EDP and EDC (Body Mists). Usually when we go for perfume shopping, you will find that some bottles have EDT or EDP written on the packaging. EDT is Eau De Toilette which is the lighter version of EDP i.e. Eau De Parfum.

Eau De Perfum (EDP) - It is lighter than Perfume, with an 8-15% concentration, but still has long lasting characteristics, from 3 to 5 hours. It is less expensive than pure perfume.

Eau De Toilette (EDT): It is lighter than EDP, with a 4-8% concentration of the essence. It usually lasts for 2 to 4 hours.

Eau De Cologne (EDC) - It is lighter than EDT, often referred to just as Cologne or Body Mist and has the greatest dilution of fragrances with a 3-5% concentration of perfume essence. It usually lasts for 2 hours. These are rarely used in expensive perfumes, but tend to be more 'splash' kind of perfumes or fragrances for younger people.

During summers, its best to wear fresh aqua or fresh flowery/foresty aroma which are light and suits the weather. Until you are out for a big profile evening party or something similar, it makes no sense to wear EDP or a strong perfume. Today I will present to you few EDT I personally prefer, which is light on budget and are great summer scents to wear.

Elizabeth Arden – Sunflowers

EA describes the perfume mood as Bright, Light-Hearted and Happy. A very fresh summery aroma, this fragrance opens with sparkling fresh fruits that gradually unfold into rich florals at full bloom. Top notes of this perfume is Bergamot, Melon, Peach and Osmanthus. Middle Notes are Jasmine and Cyclamen. Base notes are Sandalwood and Moss. This is a lovely spray for anyone to wear who loves light fresh aroma. As per the name “Sunflower”, if someone is looking for an aroma of a sunflower, it doesn’t have one. The name is just a reference to sunny summery light weather. The bottle comes in two sizes, 50 ml and 100 ml and can be purchased directly from Elizabeth Arden website or any leading online shopping sites of India or USA or UK.

The Body Shop – Amazonian Wild Lily

The Body Shop describes this perfume as - Escape to the Amazon with wild lily. A light spritz infused with Amazonian Wild Lily, a crisp, luminous blend of floral and aquatic accords inspired by the rain-kissed cool of the jungle. This is composed of fresh and lively flowers: iris, white lily and orchid, enriched with papaya fruit zest. It has an Aquatic scent which is light and refreshing. It usually comes as an EDT but right now The Body Shop is having a similar Body Mist to offer on their India website. Bottle comes in a 50 ml size.

In case if you are not getting this product, you can alternatively try another one from The Body Shop named :

The Body Shop – Fijian Water Lotus

Its described as Escape to the island paradise of Fiji, where we discovered a breathtakingly beautiful water lotus. We carefully hand-picked these flowers and created this delicate and unique scent with water lotus notes and frangipani accords for a breeze of fragrance straight from the Pacific. Fresh aquatic-floral scent Layer with other Fijian Water Lotus products to build the fragrance Blend two scents from the collection to create your own fragrance. I am sure this will be similar to  Amazonian Wild Lily fragrance. Bottle comes in a 50 ml size.

Davidoff Cool Water

Davidoff describes this aroma as “Beauty of the Ocean” The essence of freshness, sensuality and natural beauty. A glistening of water over skin. The Top note has Fresh experience with the fruitiness of water melon and pineapple. Middle Heart has Flowery touch with feminine lily of the valley, underlining a delicate energy. The Base has Seductive power of sensual woody notes and blackberry. This fragrance comes in three sizes mainly 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml. A lovely ocean aqua fresh scent to sport this summer.

Dolce & Gabbana - Light Blue

Dolce & Gabbana describes this as a Mediterranean love story. She represents the Dolce & Gabbana woman: a self-assured beauty who her lover cannot resist. As you open the bottle, you will get a crispy green apple and cedar kind a scent which is so refreshing. The top note has Invigorating Sicilian cedar melds with the crisp vibrancy of apple and the guileless charm of the bluebell, to evoke the essence of a South Italian summer. Middle Heart specifies the freshness of bamboo nestles amid a glorious feminine bouquet of decadent jasmine and delicate white rose. Base note has Redolent citron wood is entwined with voluptuous amber and a suggestive caress of musk. Available in 50 ml, 100 ml and travel friendly 7.4 ml spray pack.

Yves Rocher - Comme Une Evidence – L’Eau

This one is a new favorite of mine. This perfume is a new version of Comme Une Evidence, fresh and light. A very fresh and light fragrance suitable for summery evenings. The zesty citrus notes provide an immediate, yet sparkling fragrance. The delicate scent of Jasmine brings to the core a sensation of lightness, a genuine breath of fresh air. The woody notes of Patchouli are subtle, a reminder of the soft and feminine touch of Comme une Evidence. This has Botanical-based ingredients as lemon, orange, mandarin and patchouli essential oils, jasmine absolute. I’m personally in love with this baby.

For India – You can purchase these perfumes from - www.shoppersstop.com , www.nykaa.com , www.amazon.co.in , www.flipkart.com , www.thebodyshop.in , www.purplle.com , www.jabong.com  and other leading online stores and multi brand stores around the area you live like Pantaloons, Westside etc.

For USA and foreign countries – You can purchase from www.amazon.com (or country specific Amazon stores) , www.ebay.com , www.walgreens.com , www.thebodyshop.co.uk (or country specific The Body Shop online stores), multi brand online stores like www.macys.com , www.debanhams.com , www.yves-rocher.co.uk  and other high end retail stores of that specific country.

All these perfumes can be purchased on leading online stores as well as from multi brand stores. I hope you all find this blog useful while purchasing EDT this summer. Most of the EDT stays on for at-least 3-4 hours and gives a very light fresh feel ideal for summers. Enjoy your summers with these fragrances and make memories for life time 😗😊

CIAO till my next.