Scents of Summer

After a long, cold winter season and virtually nonexistent spring this year, I think it’s pretty safe to say that most of us embraced the recent warm months with open arms.  One of my favorite things about summer is all of the wonderful scents that fill the air.  One of the beautiful things about our area is the plethora of fresh air and summer smells that come to mind when we think of our little area.  No, I’m not talking about the fragrance of a freshly fertilized field of cow manure, but I am talking about the aroma of confectionary cuisine from the upcoming cake and ice cream festival at the Bloomsburg Town Park, the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, the sweet scent of cotton candy from any of the area carnivals, the essence that a flash thunderstorm leaves on a hot, humid day, and the beachy aroma of sun, sand, and sunscreen.

Believe it or not, there are quite a few perfumes, lotions, sprays and mists out there that can keep you feeling like summer all year round if you so desire.  Spritz or slather them on now to embrace the remainder of summer, or keep them stowed away for a little pick me up during the cold months that will be here before we know it.

Here’s a list of my favorite summer scents this year, where to get them, and how much you’ll have to shell out:

   1. Summer, Burberry.  This limited edition scent is feminine and fresh, with hints of pomegranate and orange.  I love fruity fragrances for summer almost as much as fruity cocktails. They also make Summer for Men, in case your man is in need of a little freshening up, himself.  Try it on at Bon-Ton, $65 for 3.3 oz.
   2. Caribbean Escape, Bath and Body Works.  Coconut milk, raw sugarcane, raspberry nectar, and lemon make this scent sensual and fun throughout the summer months.  Pick it up at Bath and Body Works, prices range depending on product.
   3. Summer Romace, Ralph Lauren.  Ralph Lauren’s Romance was one of the first perfumes I ever wore, so it’s only natural that the summer version would make this list.  Super girly and feminine with hints of hibiscus and passion fruit, this scent is perfect for channeling your softer side.  Check it out at Sephora, $78 for 3.4 oz.
   4. Country Chic, Bath and Body Works.  I’m not a country girl by any means, but this scent almost makes it seem almost sexy.  Inspired by fresh air and countryside, it’s an easy to wear daytime scent through and through.  Available at Bath and Body Works, prices vary depending on product.
   5. Coconut Scrub, Softsoap. Everyone knows that an important part in smelling yummy throughout the sweltering summer months is exfoliation!  Use this rich lather for a body wash that moisturizes and exfoliates with jojoba butter and crushed coconut.  Snag this steal at Walmart for $3.48.
   6. Sugar Lemon, Fresh.  I love lemons in my water, lemon juice on my salad, and lemons on my skin.  This scent is sweet, sparkly, fresh, and uber-addictive.  Get it at Sephora, $24.50 for 1 oz.
   7. G of the Sea, Harajuku Lovers.  If you’re looking for a light, airy scent for summer, this little mermaid bottle is your gal.  Sweet berries, sundrenched woods, juicy apples, and fresh florals make this scent feel like fun in the sun!  It’s light and airy, and not overwhelming in the least.  A must-try.  Available at Sephora, $45 for 1 oz.
   8. Cocoa Butter Kiss Invisible Solid Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Secret.  If you’re looking for an antiperspirant that won’t leave serious white streaks and will match any of the scents listed above, look no further.  It will leave your underarms as fresh as a pina colada, clear, and sweat free.  Get it at Walmart, $7.94 for a twin pack.

Hopefully one or all of these fragrances will evoke your summer senses and make you feel fresh and revitalized on even the hottest August days.  If you’ve read this, you no longer have an excuse to smell like a hoagie that’s been left in the sun (not that you did before, anyway), so please at least pick up the body scrub and deodorant during your next trip to Walmart.  For more tips and tricks to survive the summer months in style, follow me on twitter @goodnpretty.