8 Best Summer Fragrances in 2025
From pear-infused vanilla to juicy cherry, we’ve rounded up the best summer fragrances for women this year.
Ready to find your favorite fragrance for summer? Whether you love sweet, spicy, or fruity scents, let us match you with your must-have summer scent today. Because you deserve to feel (and smell!) truly scrumptious this season.
Scroll down to find your top summer fragrance and new signature scent.
Try The Best Summer Fragrances in 2025
On the hunt for your go-to summer perfume or mist? Here are the favorite summer fragrances that are long lasting, perfect for everyday use, and absolutely irresistible. Soak up these extraordinary summer scents today.
• Best Summer Fragrance Overall: Vanilla Baby Eau De Parfum
• Best Fruity Summer Fragrance: Cherry Baby Eau De Parfum
• Best Sweet Summer Fragrance: Unicorn Fruit Eau De Parfum
• Best Floral Summer Fragrance: Birthday Sex Perfume Mist
• Best Vanilla Summer Fragrance: Glazed Donut Perfume Mist
• Best Fresh Summer Fragrance: Clean Girl Perfume Mist
• Best Strawberry Summer Fragrance: Soft Serve Perfume Mist
• Best Spicy Summer Fragrance: Golden Glaze Eau De Parfum
1. Best Summer Fragrance Overall
If you like: Sweet, vanilla scents with a modern twist.
Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Notes: Pear, pistachio, caramel, vanilla, amber
Size: 50 ml
The best summer perfume of all time has got to be Truly’s Vanilla Baby. It’s not your regular vanilla perfume. With notes of pear, pistachio, and amber, it’s a modern, chic, and stealth-wealth scent that smells incredible. You’ve probably seen it before on TikTok. It’s already achieved cult-status despite only landing a matter of months ago.
Review: “This Truly vanilla fragrance is so sensual. It is long lasting. Makes me feel so calm. I just absolutely love it!” - Yvonne C.
2. Best Fruity Summer Fragrance
If you like: Juicy cherry scents.
Fragrance Family: Fruity Spicy
Notes: Black cherry, anise, jasmine, raspberry, tonka bean
Size: 50 ml
Cherry fragrances are having a major moment right now...or should we say this year? Jump on the trend with Truly’s Cherry Baby, an intoxicating perfume that opens with luscious notes of black cherry and anise wrapped in jasmine and raspberry before settling into a warm sultry sillage of tonka bean and amber. It’s not your typical sickly sweet cherry pop scent. Its warm spicy notes balance its sweetness, creating a deep and mysterious fragrance that lasts several hours.
Review: “So in love” - Shammy
3. Best Sweet Summer Fragrance
If you like: Sweet, playful scents with pops of cotton candy.
Fragrance Family: Sweet Fruity
Notes: Cotton candy, vanilla, caramel, raspberry, sandalwood
Size: 50 ml
If fragrance was a fairytale, this would be it. Think: cotton candy at the fair, sprinkles of pink sugar, and a sparkling raspberry spritz all coming together to deliver the sweetest, most delicious summer fragrance. It’s the ultimate summertime fragrance for feeling happy, energetic, and making unforgettable memories.
Review: “I love this one. Smells like cotton candy and lasts all day” - Samantha
4. Best Floral Summer Fragrance
If you like: Lightweight, floral scents with a kick of spice.
Fragrance Family: Floral Woody
Notes: Saffron, jasmine, patchouli, cedarwood, amber
Size: 100 ml
Summer romance in a bottle. Feel flirty and unstoppable this summer with Truly’s Birthday Sex Mist featuring daring notes of saffron, jasmine, and patchouli. It’s the kind of summer fragrance you wear to feel confident and fearless. Plus, it’s perfect for summer thanks to its ultra-light formula that can be touched up throughout the day without feeling too heavy.
Review: “Definitely a perfect scent for any occasion. Not too strong but it lasts for hours!” - Abigail M.
5. Best Vanilla Summer Fragrance
If you like: Sweet, warm vanilla scents with a touch of nostalgia.
Fragrance Family: Sweet Gourmand
Notes: Buttercream, toasted vanilla, tonka bean
Size: 100 ml
Smells like cupcakes in the oven and the sweetest memories of childhood. This cozy, nostalgic mist wraps you in swirls of whipped buttercream frosting and toasted vanilla. Sweet, warm, and decadent. Think childhood birthday parties, frosting-sticky fingers, and golden hour in the kitchen. One spritz and you’re back there.
Review: “The smell is delicate but enough sweetness to make anyone near you want to be closer!” - Rebecca
6. Best Fresh Summer Fragrance
If you like: Clean, spa-like scents.
Fragrance Family: Fresh Musk
Notes: Fresh soap, peony, lavender, white roses, white musk
Size: 100 ml
Spa day in a bottle. You’ll feel like you’re stepping into a warm bubble bath with Truly’s Clean Girl Mist. Notes of fresh soap and lavender fill the air, giving you a moment of zen. It’s one of the best fragrances for summer if you love a squeaky clean, fresh scent that won’t overwhelm your senses.
Review: “This Clean Girl smells great, it definitely smells like you got out of a fresh bubble bath. And it's a got a pretty strong scent I'd suggest give two spritz just so it won't smell overpowered.” - Cherise
7. Best Strawberry Summer Fragrance
If you like: Breezy, strawberry scents.
Fragrance Family: Fruity Gourmand
Notes: Strawberries, vanilla, cream, amber
Size: 100 ml
The best summer fragrance for strawberry-lovers. Think: ripe juicy strawberries drenched in vanilla cream. It’s got the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess to deliver a lightweight, airy scent that’s ideal for hot summer days. Get ready for A LOT of compliments!
Review: “Smells amazing, sweet and delicate without overdoing it!” - Carmen
8. Best Spicy Summer Fragrance
If you like: Warm, oriental scents with a sultry side.
Fragrance Family: Woody Spicy
Notes: Pink pepper, cloves, chestnut, vanilla, cashmere
Size: 50 ml
Warm clove, orange flower, and smoky vanilla meet roasted chestnut and soft cashmere. Perfect for beach bonfires and sun-kissed skin—your go-to scent for summer nights that linger. It’s warm, cozy, and addictive. Get ready to fall in love with your new fave summer scent. That’s unisex, by the way.
How Do I Choose a Summer Fragrance?
Choosing a summer fragrance is all about finding a scent that feels light, refreshing, and totally you. Because heat amplifies perfume, it’s best to avoid anything too heavy. Instead, look for notes like citrus, fresh florals, soft vanilla, or juicy fruits.
If you are drawn to playful, sweet, or clean-smelling scents, those usually shine brightest in summer. Pro tip: body mists and eau de toilettes are great for hotter days because they’re lighter and easier to refresh throughout the day. That being said, eau de parfums are great for their longevity and can last all day, even on hot days.
Treat Yourself to Three Summery Scents
This perfume discovery set contains three mini perfumes that you won’t be able to resist: Vanilla Baby, Unicorn Fruit & Golden Glaze.
• Vanilla Baby is sweet and captivating with notes of vanilla, pear, pistachio, and amber.
• Unicorn Fruit is delicious and whimsical with a playful blend of cotton candy, raspberry, and sandalwood.
• Golden Glaze is woody, warm, and spicy with sultry notes of clove, vanilla, and cashmere.
Which Fragrance Is Best for Summer?
The best summer fragrances are the ones that make you feel confident, happy, and effortlessly radiant. They’re usually lighter than your fall or winter perfumes and often feature notes like bergamot, jasmine, pear, or strawberry.
What makes a fragrance perfect for summer? It’s that balance of freshness and sweetness that lingers without being overwhelming — something you can spritz on and instantly feel amazing.
How to Make Your Summer Fragrance Last Longer
Fragrance can fade quickly in hot weather, but a few simple tricks can help your favorite summer scent last all day:
• Apply perfume right after showering when your skin is moisturized.
• Layer scents by using matching body lotions or oils.
• Spray pulse points like wrists, behind ears, and the crook of your elbows.
• Avoid rubbing your wrists together, which breaks down the scent.
• Store your perfume in a cool, dark place to preserve its integrity.
What Is the Best Fragrance Option for Hot Summer Days?
When temps rise, you want a scent that’s airy but still lasts. Think: light mists, fresh sprays, and soft, buildable eau de parfums.
The best summer fragrances of 2025 feature notes like clean musk, citrus, lavender, sweet gourmands, or fruity florals, which tend to work best when it’s hot out. They feel breathable and bright, and they evolve beautifully throughout the day. For extra staying power, apply to pulse points after moisturizing, and re-spritz as needed to keep your scent game strong.
At Truly, we create clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products that look, feel, and smell irresistible. Our iconic scents—like the cotton-candy sweetness of Unicorn Fruit, the lingering warmth of Vanilla Baby, and the juicy cherry pop of Cherry Baby—are designed to linger on your skin and in your memories. Each fragrance is carefully crafted to deliver the ultimate olfactory sanctuary where self-care meets scent obsession. Go ahead and indulge!
