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How to Choose Your Perfume for Spring-Summer?

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A hand-painted image of a large white and blue flower with golden accents on the leaves and flower center. The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture and artistic depth.

Goodbye winter, hello sunshine! With the arrival of the sun and warmth, it’s time to leave behind our winter perfumes and adopt lighter, refreshing fragrances for spring-summer. But how do you find the perfect scent for this season?



Here are some tips to help you find the fragrance that will perfectly accompany you during this vibrant season.


Freshness for the Season


For the spring-summer season, we forget the winter perfumes with very concentrated scents (which can cause headaches in hot weather). We focus on fresher fragrances. Spring and summer are synonymous with lightness. Just as we lighten our clothing, we also opt for light and refreshing perfumes.


The Essentials


What’s a must for the season? Floral and fruity notes are among our favorite scents for spring-summer.


  • Jasmine: Symbolic of spring, jasmine offers a sensual and intoxicating fragrance that evokes blooming gardens.


  • Lily of the Valley: Light and fresh, it perfectly symbolizes the spring season.


These notes are found in many perfumes and remind us of spring freshness. Citrus fruits are also beloved for their pep. We especially love:


  • Mandarin: Lively and sparkling, mandarin brings a touch of cheerfulness and instant freshness, ideal for sunny days.


  • Bergamot: Refined and bright, bergamot diffuses a zesty and energizing note, perfect for a vivifying start to the day.


You can also turn to more gourmand fragrances with notes of vanilla, musk, or amber. They are sensual and plunge us directly into summer.


Floral and Fruity Notes


This season is synonymous with blooming flowers and sun-drenched fruits. Naturally, floral and fruity notes reign supreme in spring perfumery.


  • For floral notes:


Rose: Timeless and romantic, rose is a sure value that comes in many facets, from fresh and delicate to more opulent oriental rose.


Jasmine: Symbolic of spring, jasmine offers a sensual and intoxicating fragrance that evokes blooming gardens.


Orange Blossom: Light and refreshing, orange blossom adds a touch of zest and optimism.


  • For fruity notes:


Citrus: Grapefruit, mandarin, lemon... Citrus fruits add a touch of pep and vitality that perfectly matches the spring spirit.



Red Fruits: Strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant... Red fruits offer gourmet and tangy fragrances that will bring cheerfulness to your day.



A hand-painted image of a large white and blue flower with golden accents on the leaves and flower center. The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture and artistic depth. Overlaid text reads, "La fraîcheur printanière, où la nature rencontre l'art pour éveiller les sens, transformant chaque instant en une empreinte éternelle de beauté et de sérénité." The image exudes elegance and tranquility, perfectly capturing the essence of spring.
A hand-painted image of a large white and blue flower with golden accents on the leaves and flower center. The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture and artistic depth. Overlaid text reads, "La fraîcheur printanière, où la nature rencontre l'art pour éveiller les sens, transformant chaque instant en une empreinte éternelle de beauté et de sérénité." The image exudes elegance and tranquility, perfectly capturing the essence of spring.

How to Wear Your Perfume During Spring-Summer


The return of warm weather also means the return of heat! Therefore, it's important to be more cautious about how you wear your perfume.


  • Application Technique


Avoid applying perfume directly to your skin before sun exposure. This could cause an allergic reaction and the appearance of small bumps. Prefer the cloud technique: spray the product into the air and then walk through the scented cloud.


Alternatively, you can apply it to your clothes, keeping a distance of 10 centimeters to avoid staining them.



  • Storage Tips


Also, remember to keep your perfume bottles away from heat, sunlight, and humidity.


  • Sun Precautions


To smell good in summer without risking allergies, brown spots, or small bumps, a few rules must be followed!


Do not spray your fragrance directly on your skin if you know you will be exposed to UV rays. Prefer the “cloud” technique: simply spray your elixir once or twice in front of you and then walk through this cloud of perfume.


Save the true perfuming for the evening. During the day, also avoid applying your fragrance to areas where you sweat a lot, as perfume tends to change on contact with sweat.



The Season’s Innovations


This season, explore new olfactory combinations to stay at the cutting edge of trends.


Perfumers are constantly innovating to create unique blends that capture the essence of spring-summer.


Consider trying fragrances with unexpected accords like peppermint, lavender mixed with citrus, or even marine touches for unmatched freshness.



Personalize Your Perfume


Why not create your own olfactory signature by layering multiple perfumes?


This technique, called layering, allows you to personalize your scent and stand out. Start with a light base and add one or two additional notes for a unique and sophisticated effect.



To Go Further


Discover more about the secrets of perfume and how to extend its longevity by exploring our article "Perfume Secrets: Tips for Optimal Longevity." We reveal precious tips so that your favorite fragrance can accompany you all day long.


Choosing your perfume for spring-summer is a sensory adventure that deserves your full attention. By opting for light, fresh fragrances that match the seasons, you can enhance each sunny day. Whether you prefer floral, fruity, or gourmand notes, the important thing is to find a perfume that reflects your personality and matches the summer spirit.


Remember the tips for wearing your perfume well, especially in hot weather, and explore new olfactory combinations to create a unique signature. By following these tips, you will be ready to welcome the beautiful season with elegance and freshness.


Discover our spring-summer collection at HERBAUX now and let yourself be seduced by the magic of French haute perfumery. May your fragrance be the reflection of your most beautiful summer memories.


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