10 Best Summer Fragrances To Keep Yourself Feeling & Smelling Fresh In The Singapore Heat

By Karmen on 20 Aug 2020

Digital Editor

Heavy perfumes are some of the many things that don't mix well with hot weather. ?☀️ On days when it's extra warm and humid in Singapore, ditch the rich scents and go for lighter and fresher ones instead.

Keep reading to check out the 10 best summer fragrances to keep yourself feeling and smelling fresh through the heat!

#1 Chloé L'Eau eau de toilette

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If you love Chloé perfumes, the Chloé L'Eau eau de toilette is one to add to your summer perfume collection! This minimalist fragrance has a lighter and more citrusy scent than the original which makes it perfect to wear in the hot weather.

The top notes of lychee and grapefruit are instantly refreshing while the delicate rose scent adds a classic feminine touch that defines Chloé perfumes. It dries down to comforting base notes of cedarwood essence, musk and amber.

The bottle has the iconic glass groove pleats and a grosgrain ribbon. The gorgeous pink colour gets two thumbs up from us!

#2 Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Dew eau de parfum

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This floriental musky perfume is a brand new release for spring 2020. It's a more dewy and delicate version of the original Flowerbomb while still having the same fresh burst of florals and warm vibes. The olfactory notes include bergamot, dewy rose accord, iris and musk.

The perfume is encapsulated in a slightly transparent pearly white bottle that's shaped like a grenade.

#3 Tom Ford Rose Prick eau de parfum

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Inspired by Tom Ford's private rose garden, this unisex fragrance is a bouquet of roses in a bottle – Rose de Mai, Turkish and Bulgarian.

Of course, this bright and clean scent also has a bit of the sensual and evocative quality of Tom Ford fragrances with hints of sichuan pepper, turmeric and tonka.

It's housed in a beautiful matte opaque rose pink bottle that has a sleek, architectural look reminiscent of a chess piece.

#4 Fresh Sugar Lychee eau de parfum

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This fruity fragrance has refreshing scents of lychee, grapefruit, lime and lemon for a burst of sweetness that's balanced with floral and woody notes.

If you like a sweet yet fresh scent, this is the one to go for. It's housed in a minimalist artisanal glass bottle that will look great on any vanity!

#5 Maison Margiela REPLICA Springtime In A Park eau de toilette

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Have memories of strolling around a park overseas during spring when flowers are blooming? This delicate perfume will remind you of just that.

It captures the gentle light and fresh floral atmosphere of an afternoon at the park during spring. It's composed of fresh and fruity scents of pear notes, Lily of the Valley accord and white musk.

#6 Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream eau de toilette

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The original Marc Jacobs Daisy remains a cult favourite and Daisy Dream is a more summer-ready version with a refreshing fruity side.

This is a simpler, lighter and fresher perfume that focuses more on fruitier scents with top notes of blackberry, grapefruit and pear. It has floral middles notes of jasmine, lychee and blue wisteria, and a base of white woods, musks and coconut water.

#7 Jo Malone London Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne

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This soft and light cologne is perfect to wear during the hot weather.

Inspired by London's Covent Garden early morning market, this fragrance is designed to recreate the feeling of walking through fresh floral and fruity scents. The aroma of succulent nectarine, peach, cassis and delicate spring flowers melt into the note of acacia honey.

#8 Prada Candy Sugar Pop eau de parfum

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Candy Sugar Pop is a lighter, more subtle and playful version of the original Prada Candy. Notes of peach and vanilla blend with green notes of bergamot and mahonia, passing through fresh accords of apple and green citrus fruits.

Besides the fresh and sweet scent, who would say no to that pastel pink and blue bottle? ?

#9 Burberry Brit Sheer eau de toilette

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Like the name suggests, Brit Sheer has a cleaner and lighter scent that's perfect for warmer days.

It has airy top notes of bright yuzu and mandarin, uplifted by pineapple leaves, luscious lychee, and grapes. This is followed by a light floral mix of peony, peach blossom, sweet pea with a hint of nashi. It then dries to a white musk and amyris wood.

#10 Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia eau de toilette

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Inspired by the citrus groves of the Calabrian summer, this summer scent is all about the juicy scent of oranges. The tangy effervescence of blood orange is enhanced by freshness notes of mint, pink peppercorn and bergamot over a background of woody notes and tonka bean.