The fragrances with saline notes perfect for summer From Levante by Nobile 1942 and You Fleur by Glossier, to Sel Océan by Le Monde Gourmand

Among the most popular summer notes are citrus fruits, white flowers such as ylang ylang, coconut, and tropical fruits. Then there are the salty perfumes. These fragrances feature salt among their key notes and can evoke seawater drying on the skin, the crisp breeze blowing along the coast, or even fresh fruit eaten under a beach umbrella with still-wet hands. And, of course, what better time than summer to fall for these marine-inspired scents?

The best salty fragrances for summer

Idôle Aura by Lancôme

In Idôle Aura by Lancôme, salty notes and florals come together beautifully. It opens with salt, rose, and bergamot, a bright and fresh accord that immediately evokes the feeling of skin exposed to a sea breeze. At its heart, we find rose once again, joined by jasmine, creating an elegant and feminine composition. In the base, bourbon vanilla, musk, and heliotrope add a touch of sweetness.

Levante by Nobile 1942

Levante by Nobile 1942 is a fragrance that captures exactly what the brand describes as "the scent of sea spray carried by a gentle breeze, awakening the lively air of seaside towns." It opens with a marine accord and white flowers, while the heart introduces patchouli, cedarwood, and sandalwood, giving the fragrance a warmer, woodier character. In the base, vanilla, caramel, benzoin, and white musk soften the scent, leaving behind a creamy, smooth, and subtly salty trail.

You Fleur by Glossier

Glossier You Fleur recalls the feeling of skin that is still slightly salty and warm after a day spent outdoors. It opens with a salt note that instantly creates the sensation of sea air lingering on the skin. At the heart are apricot, cashmeran, ylang ylang, and osmanthus, bringing a floral, fruity, and sun-warmed quality, like skin kissed by the sun and tanned. Finally, ambroxan anchors the fragrance with a clean, musky, and slightly mineral dry down.

Sel Océan by Le Monde Gourmand

Sel Océan by Le Monde Gourmand opens with pink sea salt, cedarwood, and lily of the valley. At the heart, neroli, white peach, and honeysuckle make the fragrance sweeter, fruitier, and more floral, reminiscent of sun-warmed skin dried by the wind. In the base, patchouli heart, helvetolide, and coastal woods complete the composition with a musky and woody trail.

Sea Salt Caramel by Bohoboco

Sea Salt Caramel by Bohoboco is a beloved sweet-and-salty combination. It opens with sea salt, lemon, and pink pepper, creating a fresh and sparkling sensation on the skin. In the heart, the fragrance becomes more green with jasmine, bay leaf, and sea grass, evoking a slightly wild coastal landscape. The base reveals the most indulgent and long-lasting part of the scent: caramel, salt, brown sugar, and cedarwood.