As the weather warms up I tend to go to fresher, lighter fragrances for travel and summer use. For me, heat and humidity go best with a refreshing citrus scent. It's not that I don't like woody/spicy fragrances; they're among my favourites, but I prefer the sharpness of lemon to more complex notes when the weather is warm.
Some may prefer floral products, but for me they are less effective at cutting through the sticky discomfort of a summer's day. Of course a purely citrus scent would soon pale, so it needs some florals or spice to support it, but the balance mustn't take away that refreshing sharpness.
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| Some summer fragrances for men - links below |
I've picked out from my cupboard the products I reach for as it gets warmer. Most start with citrus notes while some, like Flaneur, are more floral, others more spicy - but all are refreshing. King's Wood from Shay & Blue becomes woody with a melon tone but remains very fresh, while Tom Daxon's new Laconia remains sharply citrus. You can never go wrong with Floris (JF) or Acqua di Parma (Colonia Pura) which introduce other welcome scents. A firm favourite of mine is D.R. Harris's Windsor where citrus meets ginger. Gruhme No. 14 I use all year.
There are many more, of course, that I'd use in summer and you will have your own preferences. Do let me know what your recommendations are. Please remember that fragrances are a very personal thing and you should try on if you can before buying.
Remember also that if you're flying with your favourite fragrances you will need to check regulations to see what volume of such products you can carry, but most small bottles will be 50 or 100mg.
Flaneur from Chap Magazine
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