These Scents Will Make You Smell Like an Endless Summer Vacation
One spritz and you’re seaside with an umbrella drink in hand.
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Cosmetics are laid out on a round white table. Beautiful little glass bottles and tubes with shiny lids, and some perfume. Woman is in the process of doing her make up.
There’s something about the scent of salt, sand, and sea that’s just totally transportive. Add in the coconut-y aroma of some Zogg’s wax and you’ve got the smell of summer. Thankfully, getting you into the vacation state of mind just takes a single spritz of a great perfume. Whether it’s a coconut-laced breeze or the floral air of a tropical garden, these vacation-in-a-bottle fragrances bring the getaway vibes straight to your vanity. From designer classics to cult indie faves, each one captures a distinct destination—and mood—with just a few notes. Consider this your passport to endless summer, without the travel-size restrictions. (Bonus: Many of these come in TSA compliant atomizers under 3 ounces.)
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AERIN Hibiscus Palm
A lush, elegant take on island florals, this scent blends hibiscus and ylang-ylang with creamy coconut milk and vanilla with a hint of a fresh, almost soapy aroma to it. It smells like lounging poolside at a five-star resort where the flowers are always in bloom—and someone’s just handed you a chilled towel and a cocktail.
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Vacation by Vacation
Playful and nostalgic, this sunscreen-inspired scent captures that just-got-back-from-the-beach feeling. With notes of banana, pool water, and SPF-soaked skin, it’s summer break in a bottle—minus the sunburn.
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Tom Ford Soleil Blanc
Warm amber, bergamot, and cardamom swirl with pistachio and creamy white florals, giving major “private island off the Amalfi Coast” energy. It’s sensual, sun-kissed, and best worn with linen and confidence.
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DedCool Sunlit Blooms
Bright and botanical, this indie favorite feels like golden hour in a California garden. Notes of orange blossom, cassis, and juicy pear give it a fresh, lightly fruity feel, while grounding hints of soft woods keep it balanced and wearable. It smells like Palm Springs in the springtime—sun-warmed desert air, blooming citrus trees, and a cool breeze drifting through a mid-century bungalow. Pair it with the brand’s buzzy Mochi Milk lotion, a TikTok fave for good reason.
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Le Monde Gourmand Lait de Coco Eau de Parfum
Like a coconut milkshake with a splash of tropical air, this affordable gem delivers major vacation vibes for under $30. Sweet but not cloyingly so, it’s the kind of scent that will remind you of hanging at a cabana with your gal pals, or grabbing a fresh tropical smoothie after a good surf.
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