Beneath the layers of sand, sun and sea, your summer scent is your signature for the season, the sensory experience that defines the blissful, warm months for you. Whether you prefer a light ocean breeze or something spicier with hints of musk, the perfect summer fragrance awaits you, ready to make the season about more than just the outfits. Below, we’re sharing 7 summer fragrances perfect for the V man.

1. Bois D’Argent by Dior

For lazy days in the sand or summer brunches in the Hamptons, Dior’s Bois D’Argent fragrance brings extra notes of elegance to every occasion. The translation of “Dior allure,” the iconic fragrance is mysterious and smoky, the very scent of gold in a bottle.

Shop Bois D’Argent by Dior for $100 here.

2. Cowboy Grass by D.S. & Durga

A true summer scent, Cowboy Grass is for the outdoorsman who is just as attuned to nature as he is to the urban setting. Packed with American sagebrush, flowering white thyme and prairie switchgrass, this is the smell of freedom and fresh air, base notes of grass and ambergris melding with top notes of rosewood, wild thyme and bergamot.

Shop Cowboy Grass by D.S. & Durga for $260 here.

3. Aventus by Creed

Fruity and light, Aventus by Creed packs blissful summer days into a bottle. The iconic house produces a rich fragrance for a man driven by life and the desire for success, complementing top notes of apple, pineapple, bergamot and blackcurrant leaves with base notes of musk, oakmoss, vanilla and ambergris—perfect for the modern gentleman.

Shop Aventus by Creed for $435 here.

4. Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Sophisticated, chic and suave, summer elegance doesn’t get any more elevated than this. Like a floral and woody breeze, this delicate scent lingers on the skin with notes of jasmine, saffron, cedar wood and ambergris, enticing and poetic. Made in France and paraben free, it’s as easy and light as a Parisian afternoon.

Shop Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian for $300 here.

5. Oud Wood by Tom Ford

Tom Ford excels in all that is masculine and enticing, and Oud Wood is no exception. With classic woods mingling together, this exotic, smoky scent includes rosewood, sandalwood, eastern spices and sensual amber, all coming together for a compelling, rich summer fragrance, as passionate and enveloping as a starry bonfire night.

Shop Oud Wood by Tom Ford for $250 here.

6. F*ck Mondays by Confessions of a Rebel

Let’s not forget: summer is all about vacation, endless parties and blissful memories. This scent is all about the high spirits and fun times, a blur of a weekend and swagger in your step. Lively citrus notes play with energetic fruity elements like peach skin and apple, while clary sage and sandalwood provide some grounding mood-boosters and suede and skin musk tie it all together.

Shop F*ck Mondays by Confessions of a Rebel for $110 here.

7. Dubai Blue Diamond by Bond No. 9

Luxury in a bottle, Bond No. 9’s newest addition to the Dubai collection is contemporary and exotic, a perfect blend of elevation and leisure for summer. With top notes of fresh ginger and grapefruit punctuated by middle notes of purple orchid, orris and tonka beans, what could be better for the warm season than a signature scent this powerful and rich?

Shop Dubai Blue Diamond by Bond No. 9 for $550 here.

8. Nightclubbing by Celine

A perfume for Parisian nights and hazy mornings, the warmth of summer and the feeling of freedom, Nightclubbing by Celine is the scent of sunshine. With electrifying galbanum top notes with accents of nicotine, this sultry, musky scent is reinforced with fragrant vanilla, tree moss and patchouli.

Shop Nightclubbing by Celine for $220 here.

 

9. Calvin Klein CK One Summer Eau de Toilette

Honing in as one of the juiciest scents of the summer, the new CK One Summer toilette is a gender-free option that embodies a blend of lemon, orange, and freshwater accord with a dash of rhubarb to deliver a sweet, sparkling burst of modernity. Even the bottle screams summer, with a hyper-saturated design with a gradient of blue and green hues on the iconic bottle.

Shop CK One Summer by Calvin Klein for $65 here.