This month, we’re loving the sweet smell of summer, bottled. Choose from sunny citrus perfumes, warm skin scents that let our natural pheromones shine, or playful gourmands. There's something for every nose. From Voluspa’s first foray into perfume (we've loved the candles for years) to Snif’s watermelon candy–like EDT, these our favorite new fragrances to have on your radar this month.
The Best New Fragrances in June
NETTE Lemon Puff Eau de Parfum ($125)
Inspired by a Parisian patisserie filled with fresh baguettes and hints of lemon groves, this yummy gourmand fragrance will satisfy your sweet tooth this summer. “This is our first foray into the wonderful world of citrus fragrances," says founder Carol Han Pyle. "We delivered a brief full of magic to our perfumer: the citronneraie at sunrise, a freshly baked French baguette spread with golden butter, crisp sheets in an old-world, 5-star hotel. A Parisian patisserie, and a nod to a certain enchanted dragon by the sea named Puff. This is a pure and innocent kind of love, developed in Paris by renowned perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault."
NEST New York VOYAGES Cerulean Coast Eau de Parfum ($250)
A fresh marine escape, this beachy fragrance was inspired by founder Laura Slatkin’s global travels over her decades as a pillar in the home fragrance industry (and more recently, fine fragrance as well). The brand says "each scent explores fragrance through the lens of art" and is distinguished by "stunning 18th-century grisaille murals." This scent, dreamt up by Givaudan perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, bottles a walk along a beautiful coastline on a perfect, breezy day.
Snif Swede Tooth Eau de Toilette ($65)
Inspired by the viral Swedish candy craze, this sweet and playful scent is the latest drop from Snif's cult-favorite Secret Menu of unique olfactive creations. It's fun, nostalgic and captures all the sugary goodness of the sour watermelon gummies we love. This one is bound to go viral on TikTok!
Voluspa Neroli Sunbath Eau de Parfum ($90; Available to preorder before June 10 launch)
Solar scents are a huge trend for summer, and this floral-fresh one from the candle brand we know and love will be front and center. After 25 years, the brand is expanding into the body category, and this is one of seven new perfumes created by master perfumers. Citrusy and fresh with a heart of jasmine and orange flower and a warm base, it's the perfect, uplifting choice for the season.
True Botanicals Pure Radiance N°10 Fragrance Roller ($48)
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Renew Pure Radiance Oil (it was the brand's first product and really put them on the map), True Botanicals is launching this limited-edition fragrance inspired by the Oil's signature scent. If you're not familiar with the scent, you can expect "layers of elegant florals, crisp greens and earthy warmth into an effortlessly grounding aroma that lingers beautifully on skin."
Le Monde Gourmand Riz de Mangue Eau de Parfum ($25)
For all the mango lovers out there, you have got to try this fruity, nutty, milky perfume. Inspired by Thailand’s iconic mango sticky rice, this limited-edition fragrance is described as "a mango-laced fantasy: ripe, golden and irresistible." Each spritz gives tropical vacation, summer fun vibes and so much more.
Cayla Gray Summer Skin Perfume Rollerball ($40)
A skin scent inspired by "the warm sweetness of summer wafting through the air," this limited-edition fragrance layers well with other perfumes, especially florals. If you want that effortless, "smells like your skin but better" fragrance, this is it. "You know the feeling of stepping outside on a warm summer day and the sun immediately hits your skin, and it just gives you goosebumps the way it warms up your entire body? Or, the way the breeze smells in the middle of summer when juicy fruits are ripening and flowers are blooming? That's exactly what I wanted to create," says founder Kelly Kussman. "I wanted to capture all of that in a bottle, with a little bit of sweetness."
Henry Rose Windows Down P.C.H. Eau de Parfum ($120)
A new limited-edition scent from founder Michelle Pfeiffer's genderless fragrance brand spotlighting 100-percent ingredient transparency, this bright, coastal scent is a must-have for summer. Inspired by "the winding roads and wild beauty of Northern California," it's the perfect sequel to the brand's OG Windows Down EDP. "I wanted to continue the carefree roadtrip of Windows Down, but bring it to the luscious landscapes of Northern California," says IFF perfumer Céline Barel. "Delicate citrus and florals replicate the freshness of crisp ocean air while cypriol mirrors the woody, aromatic scent of the region's mystical Redwood trees."
Korres Aegean Bronze Eau de Parfum ($62)
If you can't make it to Greece this summer, spritz this sunny perfume on and close your eyes. “AegeanBronze is a scent direction inspired by the Greek summer," says Lena Philippou, brand cofounder. "It combines sun and sand accords with the salty air notes of the Aegean shaped by the indigenous flora of the Greek islands. It is a sensual scent yet full of light, fresh and contemporary.”
Glasshouse Fragrances Flower Therapy Eau de Parfum ($60)
This limited-edition, fresh-floral fragrance puts hydrangea and wild poppy in the spotlight, and has great lasting power. “Flower Therapy is the scent of pampering yourself, like buying a lush bouquet just because you deserve it," says Nicole Eckels, brand founder. "A radiant aquatic floral with sparkling poppy and crisp green notes, it’s fresh, joyful and totally mood-lifting. Think of it as self-care in its most fragrant form. Joy, bottled.”
