What are the most important factors women and men should think of when picking the best scent for the summer?
– It’s the same approach for summer as for winter. The best way to start is to list the fragrances you’ve bought over the last three or four years. There’s a strong chance quite a lot of the scents on your list will come from one and the same olfactive family (Editor’s note: a classification that divides the fragrances into different types; for example, floral, fruity, woody, oriental and so on).
– So stick to your favourite, but go for a fresher side of that olfactive family in the summer. When it’s hot outside, you want to feel refreshed!
What are the biggest perfume trends for women this summer?
– Fruity scents are the new big thing! Red and yellow fruits such as pineapple, mango, peach and melon are very popular.
EDITOR’S PICK:
Eclat Weekend: A fruity scent with a peachy top note.
– Florals are another trend, especially transparent and light floral scents to develop volume and diffusion. This comes through the use of white florals and delicate rose petals, such as soliflores.
EDITOR’S TOP 3 FLORAL PICKS:
Volare:
A new interpretation of roses with a more ‘petally’ effect.
EDITOR’S PICK:
Excite
– Inspired by the Middle East, oriental scents are becoming more and more popular in male fragrances. Experience timeless freshness in a masculine mix of coriander, fresh cedrat, and himalayan tea, combined with jasmine flowers and sensual tonka beans. Sleek, modern and oriental.
A new interpretation of roses with a more ‘petally’ effect.
And what are the trends for men?
– Fresh and aromatic scents are the big trend for guys. Go for a mix of notes, such as citrus, fizzy lemon, fresh spices, crunchy greens, mouthwatering fruits and energetic aromatics. They all have a reassuring, masculine structure. Try a juicy melon in the top note to unlock a real burst of freshness!
EDITOR’S PICK:
Excite
– Inspired by the Middle East, oriental scents are becoming more and more popular in male fragrances. Experience timeless freshness in a masculine mix of coriander, fresh cedrat, and himalayan tea, combined with jasmine flowers and sensual tonka beans. Sleek, modern and oriental.
EDITOR’S PICK:
Eclat Homme