Our Hot List: Top Summer 2025 Fragrance Trends

Sun-kissed, beach-ready, and hand-picked by our team, just for you.

 

Rising temperatures typically means more sweat, skin, and a new summer scent. Rich and velvety fragrances smell delicious and luxurious. Yet, they just don’t hold up in the heat. In the summer months, scents with crisp and refreshing notes, sweet fruits, juicy florals, skin scents, or lighter fragrances tend to be your best bet.

Some perfume profiles are staples for summer. Think: light florals, classic crisp, or anything that reminds you of a dreamy summer getaway. And yes, we love these scents. But what about the trendy picks that are scorching hot on the “it” list as they smell on the skin? Let’s dive in.

Here are all the best summer 2025 fragrance trends, in no particular order.

Our Golden Picks: Top Summer 2025 Fragrance Trends:  

Alright, it’s time to take notes. Here’s our olfactory roundup of the top trending scent profiles you need this season. 

  • Sophisticated Aquatics 
  • Bask In Warm Florals
  • Sunshine-Ready Gourmands
  • Champagne-Worthy Citrus 
  • Beach Day In A Bottle 
  • Keep It Clean And Fresh 

While there are plenty of buzzy notes and perfumes of the moment, this curated standouts because––like Dossier––they offer classic luxury notes with a next-gen twist. Consider them fragrance trends with that je ne sais quoi infused, if you will. From glamorous beach getaways in a bottle to dreamy and warm scents, the vibes are high in this curation. And they offer something for a wide range of fragrance preferences.

Sophisticated Aquatics

Desire a scent that feels like a fresh, crisp ocean wave? Aquatic notes traditionally evoke familiar aromas of the refreshing beachside breeze or sea salt spray. But now think of what those notes would smell like adorned in pearls and dripping in gold. Yeah, these scents are as close as it gets. Opulent oceanic fragrances are the best way to describe them. Some are laced with gourmand notes of vanilla and coconut. Others are blended with refreshing citrus and florals. Either way, all these perfumes have this olfactory similarity: Mineral, salty accords that taste of beachy air blended to refined perfection. 
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Bask In Warm Florals

While a spring staple, flowery fragrances are timeless, seasonless choices for any scent wardrobe. After all, there’s a reason that our flowery fragrance category is the largest of our six main scent families. Some are soft, petally, powdery, sweet, or sultry––and everything else in between. And one thing’s for sure. It’s the year of the floral revival. It’s no secret that floral fragrances are the 2025 fragrance trend. But for the summer? The seductive, radiant, lush, and almost delectable juicy florals are the ones on our radar. Essentially, we’re calling it: Glowing, sun-kissed florals with warm, ambery notes and lush flowery notes are the moment.
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Sunshine-Ready Gourmands

While so tantalizing that they could be timeless, these gourmand scents smell freshly baked for the heat. It’s no secret that the rise-and-rise of this scent family continues. Gourmand fragrances are easily one of the top fragrance trends of 2025. However, for summer 2025 in particular, we’re noticing an emphasis on cherry perfumes, stone fruit-forward scents, honey-kissed fragrances, and decadent, unique takes on traditional vanillas.
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Champagne-Worthy Citrus

Zesty, refreshing citrus scents are a summer staple for a reason. They’re always a warm-weather fixture. Yet, the special ones come with an elevated, premium twist. Think: Infusions of crisp, sweet fruity notes, florals, matcha, and aromatic notes. Enjoy sophisticated blends that transport you to a luxurious Mediterranean getaway, a tropical oasis, or an elevated retreat. Light yet luxurious summer bliss, bottled.

Beach Day In A Bottle

Fragrances drenched in sun-kissed notes, aka solar scents, are having a moment in 2025. This glowing trend whisks you away to warm, sandy beaches, beaming golden hour rays, and tropical fruit paradise. While the vibe and olfactive profiles are distinct, beach day-inspired fragrances capture a vibe and a moment more than a specific scent family. In fact, the beauty of beachy fragrances is their near-universal appeal. Whether you love solar skin scents, bronzed gourmands, or something crisp and juicy, there’s something for everyone. Let’s spritz your perfect South of France summer moment.

Keep It Clean And Fresh

As temperatures rise, the heat requests––and often begs––for you to keep it light. Enter: These clean and fresh fragrances. As expected, these scents smell (and feel) crisp, light, and refreshing. Think: A cool drink that quenches your thirst on a sultry day, but for your skin. Each of these unisex scents features notes like invigorating citrus, neroli, or green tea and skin-like musk notes. They’re summery and lightweight yet elevated, like the perfect peak-season getaway.
As you can see, the top summer 2025 fragrance trends are as diverse, sunny, and delicious as you’d expect. Which one are you most excited to try?

Scroll, shop, and take a quick spritz to indulge in all the scent-sational things you love about this sun-kissed season. Get into the South of France state-of-mind. Breathe in a world of sensory escape.

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