It’s that time of the year again. Hot girl summer—or should we say, floral girl summer? Petaled, nectared buds have long been associated with femininity, a likely reason for the unwavering presence of florals in both the cottagecore and coquette aesthetics—two whimsical yet essential trends that continue to burgeon in 2024. And what better time of the year to embrace your divine feminine than this? As you don flared, breezy sundresses, accessorise with dainty bows and master peachy-sweet make-up for garden parties and picnics, don’t forget to spritz on summer fragrances befitting of this fair weather.
Elevate your charm with sensual notes that call to mind a luscious bouquet of roses, touch-me-nots and jasmines, or invigorate the olfactory senses with refreshing fruit-based formulas. No matter the choice, it’s safe to say that your appeal will aerate like a breath of fresh air. To those who are inclined to aromas which are a touch more gender-neutral, fret not, for a sublime, oud-infused mist is available courtesy of Hermès, promising a deeply intoxicating encounter with every whiff. Without a doubt, nothing is more closely linked to one’s identity than the scent carried around with them—and to that, we encourage you to hand-pick the one that represents you best.
Below, Vogue Singapore recommends the floral summer fragrances you should wear to greet the sunlit season in full, unapologetic bloom.
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Hermès Hermessence Oud Alezan
Years ago, in a bid to overcome her fear of horses, Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel visited the stables at the Saut Hermès show-jumping event. The tender encounter gave rise to Oud Alezan, the sensorial marriage of animalic oud with the emotion of rose. Here, the primal majesty of oud is perfectly complemented by rose oxide notes, making it a perfect gender-neutral scent statement.
Hermès Hermessence Oud Alezan, $522 for 100ml eau de parfum, available at Hermès
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Amaffi Maracoca For Women
Created by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, Maracoca For Women captivates with a sensual white flower accord (think jasmine, sweet white gardenia, intoxicating frangipani) while mouthwatering notes of creamy tonka beans, sharp passionfruit and yuzu add lightness to the scent. “The luminosity and effervescence of the perfume is achieved through a delicate balance of exotic fruit notes, with mango and neroli oil melding seamlessly together to create an enticing olfactory symphony,” shares Duchaufour.
Amaffi Maracoca For Women, $9,700 for 90ml eau de parfum, available at Amaffi
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Chloé Eau de Parfum Lumineuse
The classic Chloé rose, reinterpreted. “The idea was to create a wonderfully warm, delicate rose, and to bring out a more sensual facet of Chloé femininity without compromising on elegance,” muses perfumer Ane Ayo. The result? A solar rose composition with velvety sambac jasmine, a vanilla heart and ambery base notes rounding off this addictive new scent.
Chloé Eau de Parfum Lumineuse, $205 for 50ml eau de parfum, available at Sephora
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Analisa The Perfumers’ Album La Promesse
French label Analisa’s debut in Asia couldn’t be any more poetic than with its collection of symphonies or scent stories composed by all-star perfume legends. La Promesse, created by nose Sonia Constant, is an intimate glimpse into a childhood filled with poetry inspired by fragrance. It opens with a juicy grapefruit top note and teases with green notes of eucalyptus, fresh pine and fir balsam with roasted vetiver and leathery notes anchoring the base, leaving a sensual second skin appeal.
Analisa The Perfumers’ Album La Promesse, $219 for 100ml eau de parfum, available at Analisa
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Kenzo Nuage Cerisier
Nuage Cerisier is the ninth addition to Kenzo’s Memori collection, which pays tribute to founder Kenzo Takada’s recollections of the family’s tea house. Capturing the otherworldly beauty of cherry blossoms, the fragrance crafted by Suzy Le Halley evokes springtime in bloom with citrus notes and a woody floral signature.
Kenzo Nuage Ceriser, $75 for 75ml eau de parfum, available at Sephora
