While the colder months tend to keep us inside, the fresh energy and warmth of summertime naturally sends us out into the world to come together again. When looking at perfumes for summer, consider summer scents that will add the right flavor to all your summer activities. Whether you’re looking for a summer perfume to wear throughout the season or a fresh scent for an outdoor garden party, Lancôme has a summer perfume for every warm-weather occasion.
- Best for a Day at the Beach or Pool: Idôle Eau de Toilette
- Best for a Weekend Getaway: Idôle Now Eau de Parfum
- Best for Tropical Travel: Les Ô Juicy Hair & Body Mists
- Best for Garden Parties and Picnics: La vie est belle Rose Extraordinaire
- Best for Everyday Summer Wear: La vie est Belle eau de parfum and Idôle eau de parfum
Summer Perfume for a Day at the Beach or Pool
Headed to the beach or pool? Choose a summer scent that embodies that sun-soaked, carefree atmosphere. Summer fragrances that complement your pool or beach day vibes help you feel fresh and energized in the sun. Idôle eau de toilette is a green tea perfume and one of Lancôme’s freshest scents with green tea accord, blooming roses, and fresh bergamot. It’s an energizing encounter between floral and green notes that burst into a juicy freshness for a light, memorable trail on sun-kissed skin.
Summer Perfume for a Weekend Getaway
As bold as a summer sunrise or sunset, Idôle Now is our top pick for a beautiful summer scent. The unique floral is warm and energizing which captures the joy and excitement of summer. Refreshing florals of upcycled rose and musky orchid accord are met with a spiced layer of vanilla bourbon to give this scent its rich summer warmth – perfect for days underneath the sun and lounging around. From day to night, Idôle Now can be worn from a day at the beach or pool, to late summer nights on a rooftop.
A Tropical Travel Scent Wardrobe for Every Mood
Perfectly sized at 100mL (3.3 fl. oz.) to slip seamlessly into your carry-on, the Les Ô Juicy Hair & Body Mists are your ultimate summer travel essential. The airy formulas burst with tropical, juicy freshness for an instant cooling and revitalizing feel when applied to sun-warmed skin—perfect for a quick refresh after a day at the beach, a humid excursion, or a swim. Designed in playful colors and a soft-touch bottle finish, toss these summer-ready mists into your favorite beach tote for a joyful, juicy spritz wherever the sun takes you.
- Ô Zenith – The Beach Vibe: Designed to evoke a "Joyful" mood*, this is your ultimate tropical scent. It bursts with notes of coconut water, ripe pineapple, Monoï flower, and soft vanilla. It smells just like a sun-drenched afternoon by the ocean.
- Ô Oui – The Sunset Dinner Vibe: Centered around a "Euphoric" mood*, this luminous floral-fruity mist blends sparkling lychee, juicy raspberry, velvety rose, and a tea accord. It's energetic and sweet, perfect for a spontaneous summer night out.
- Ô Cool – The Spa & Chill Vibe: Created for a "Chill" mood*, it offers a relaxing, green freshness. With notes of crisp pear, green apple, mandarin, and orange blossom, it is the ultimate cooling mist to spray on after a post-beach shower.
*63 women sniffed Ô Oui, 64 sniffed Ô Zenith, and 66 sniffed Ô Cool
Ô Zenith JOYFUL: 100% agreed it gave them a feeling of happiness and joy
Ô Oui EUPHORIC: 89% agreed it exhilarated their feelings of happiness
Ô Cool CHILL: 91% agreed it helped them feel relaxed
Summer Perfume for Garden Parties and Picnics
Striking a harmonious balance between floral sophistication and woody depth, La vie est Belle Rose Extraordinaire is an excellent choice for summer garden parties or picnics. Its blend of floral and musk notes creates a captivating and memorable trail that’s likely to leave an impression on those around you. Scents of rose and iris are prominently featured in this summer perfume, which perfectly capture the essence of blooms in a garden. Abundant florals enhanced by enveloping woody musk undertones add a feminine, sophisticated touch to any garden party or lush picnic setting.
La vie est belle Rose Extraordinaire
Warm Rose & Woody Musk
Summer Perfumes for Everyday Wear
Our classic La vie est Belle eau de parfum is all about celebrating the beauty of life – and what better time to celebrate life's beauty than the summertime! With notes of iris combined with earthy patchouli, warm vanilla, and spun sugar, La vie est Belle is a floral gourmand fragrance with a twist of sparkling sweetness sure to amplify all those summer feels. Whether you wear it to work, to stroll around outdoors, or to an outdoor brunch with friends, La vie est Belle is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring that in others.
Our classic Idôle eau de parfum is modern, fresh, and bursting with bright citrus notes, combined with fragrant florals. Classic, yet unapologetically modern, Idôle is the perfect scent to inspire confidence all summer long. Radiant rose sits at the center of the perfume as Jasmine adds a clean softness, while notes of bergamot, juicy pear, and pink peppercorn add a pop of freshness. Modern yet sophisticated, fresh yet exciting, Idôle eau de parfum is a bold summer scent to complement your everyday rotation.
La vie est belle Eau de Parfum
Bright Iris & Warm Vanilla
