It's July. If you're still wearing something heavy and syrupy, switch it out. Summer calls for fresh, aquatic and citrus fragrances that don't turn into a headache once it hits 30 degrees. Here are eight picks worth trying this summer.
Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme
Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme ($13 for 2ml) is a proper aquatic, the kind that smells like the ocean without smelling like a candle. A summer staple for a reason.
Nautica Voyage
Nautica Voyage ($6 for 2ml) is fresh, clean and cheap enough to wear every day of the summer without thinking twice about it.
Rayhaan Pacific Aura
Rayhaan Pacific Aura ($8 for 2ml) takes on Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill's breezy, citrus-and-mint character at a fraction of the price. Good beach or patio option.
Bujairami Ocean Eyes
Bujairami Ocean Eyes ($9 for 2ml) is built as a take on Louis Vuitton California Dream. We find it bright and citrusy, easy to wear in the heat.
Bujairami Non Stop
Bujairami Non Stop ($9 for 2ml) is another fresh, energetic option from the same house. Worth trying alongside Ocean Eyes to see which one you actually prefer.
Al Haramain Portfolio Neroli Canvas
Al Haramain Portfolio Neroli Canvas ($11 for 2ml) is a citrus and neroli take on Tom Ford Neroli Portofino. Bright and clean, a lot easier on your wallet than the original.
Lattafa Eclaire
Lattafa Eclaire ($8 for 2ml) is a milky, caramel-sweet gourmand built as a take on Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte. Different from a typical aquatic, worth trying if you want something lighter and sweeter for summer.
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo ($12 for 2ml) is a modern, deeper take on the aquatic classic. Still fresh, with a bit more weight than the original Acqua di Gio.
Our take
All eight are available as 2ml decants, so you can find your summer scent without committing to a full bottle in a family you've never tried. Free shipping to the provinces over $55, flat $12.99 under that, and free hand delivery in Regina on orders over $25.