Some people collect seashells; others collect photos. But a summer well-lived? It's often remembered by scent.
A hint of citrus that reminds you of morning light, a trail of white florals that clings to linen, a soft musk that lingers on sun-kissed skin long after dark, and choosing your summer fragrance is all about capturing your rhythm.
In this blog, we explore how to find a signature scent that mirrors your pace, presence, and personal vibe, with a little help from Shop and Beyond's curated summer collection.
1. Start with Your Personality + Mood
Take a moment to think about how you feel in summer:
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Bright & bubbly? You'll love zesty citrus or fizzy fruits.
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Soft & romantic? Try creamy white florals or delicate musks.
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Bold & sensual? Warm, woody-musky blends are made for summer nights.
Scent is memory, and you make it personal.
What do you want your summer to smell like?
Before you shop, pause. Think of your ideal summer day, and pick a fragrance that feels like that.
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The sparkle of citrus that matches your 9 AM espresso run.
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A floral breeze that trails behind you at a long lunch.
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The soft, warm scent that stays with you through an open-air evening.
Build a summer routine around fragrance
Unlike winter perfumes, summer scents tend to live closer to the skin. This makes them ideal for layering and refreshing throughout the day.
Your summer scent should fit into your routine, not overpower it. Look for lightweight eau de toilette or cologne-style formats.
Spritz after a cool shower, again before heading out, and one last time before sunset.
Layer it with a matching body lotion from Shop and Beyond to help it last and blend seamlessly into your skin.
Choose based on energy, not just notes
Summer is too short for a scent that doesn't match your mood. Here's how to think of fragrance in terms of energy:
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Uplifting
: Think citrus, neroli, and sea salt. A mood boost in a bottle. -
Flirty
: Notes like cherry, jasmine, and peach bring that playful charm. -
Grounding
: Warm musks, sandalwood, amber. Ideal for slow evenings and soft confidence.
Instead of shopping by ingredients, shop by how you want to feel. Every Shop and Beyond scent tells a different story; yours is waiting to be discovered.
Test it in the heat
Scents can shift dramatically in warm weather. What feels delicate in air conditioning might blossom beautifully outdoors or disappear altogether.
Always test it in real summer conditions before making it your go-to.
Walk, move, sweat, breathe. If it still smells the way you expect it to after a few hours, you've found your match.
One scent or a few? There are no rules
You don't need to commit to just one perfume. Your summer identity can shift from morning to night and weekday to weekend.
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A fresh, bright scent for beach days.
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A romantic floral for summer weddings.
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A velvety musk for rooftop evenings.
Treat your fragrance like your wardrobe: change it to match your mood, setting, and light.
Find your signature with Shop and Beyond
At Shop and Beyond, we believe a fragrance is something that becomes part of you.
Our summer edit includes scents that glow in the heat, evolve with your skin, and capture every version of you.