Best 2021 Summer Fragrances + 8 Warm Weather Prizes

Best 2021 Summer Fragrances

view from Central Park Reservoir in New York City ©Hernando

The summer solstice draws near (June 20, 2021); it is the symbol of life, renewal and great potential. After enduring isolation due to Covid 19, summer 2021 feels like a new beginning- a promise. For New Yorkers, we learned yesterday that we are at 70 percent vaccinated, and life can resume “normally.” The team of ÇaFleureBon are a diverse group—our editors live all over the world and while lockdown travel restrictions are still in place in some countries, we find hope and joy in our favorite summer 2021 fragrances.

best Italian 2021 summer fragrances

©Ermano spending a short summer 2021 vacation in Porto Cesaro

Masque Milano Ray-flection (Alex Lee) 2020: Another tough working year is over and finally seems this pandemic is taking a break, hopefully forever. I am taking my first short  vacation in quite some time in beautiful Salento, Puglia and I couldn’t wait  to bathe in sunlight, sea and  wellness. Inspired by an imaginary alien flower, Masque Milano Ray-flection created by Alex Lee literally smells of sunlight. When I spray it, I can’t help but thinking of aliens like in the movie Cocoon, exuding that miracle light giving health and energy as you bathe in rejuvenating waters. The honey-dripping floral softness of Ray-flection radiates solar aldehydes and well-being. It illuminates you and that is perfect for Summer 2021. Notes: Mandarin essence, sparkling aldehydescardamom pure Jungle Essence TM, mimosa absolute France, violet leaf absolute, solar rays accord, beeswax absolute, cedarwood essence, musk accord.

Ermano Picco, Editor

Summer in New York City

collage by Marianne©

Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos (Jean-Claud Astier and Geoffrey Nejman) 2002: As I walk under a linden tree, the hang time of its scent is unreal, a precious gift from the thick summer air. But those moments are rare; I need a comrade to battle New York’s summer. Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos is that friend in arms. It doesn’t pierce the heaviness like many citrus perfumes do, rather it lifts it for me as I move through my day. Notes of grapefruit, rhubarb, and cedar open the canopy, but soft florals keep it aloft. After I’d worn the perfume for a while, I met my first pomelo in the flesh. It was sweeter, milder, and less bitter than grapefruit. I realized then that the note of pomelo is what makes the perfume float rather than pierce. Linden trees, melting Italian ices, and M. Micallef Pomelos make my summer in Brooklyn. Notes: lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, jasmine, rose, lily-of-the valley, sandalwood, cedar, white musk

Marianne Butler, Sr. Contributor

Vinson Images Street photography India Holi festival

 Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling (Bertrand Duchaufour) 2011: “I’ve got sunshine in a bag” – sang Gorillaz in their almost two-decade-old earworm “Clint Eastwood”.  In that spirit, let me rave about “Bombay Bling! by Neela Vermeire Créations – a thick, delicious slice of summery joie de vivre, bursting out of a beautiful bottle. Created in 2011 by Bertrand Duchaufour,  Bombay Bling is THE choice for hot summer days with its fresh, bright mango (the best one I have ever smelled), the exuberant and fizzy overdose of tropical fruity brightness, and the perfectly pitched chorus of florals mixed in with just the right amount of spicy and sensual accords.  Top notes:  mango, lychee, blackcurrant, cardamom, cumin, cistus; Heart notes: rose accord, turkish rose,  jasmine sambac absolute, madagascar ylang-ylang, white floral accord of tuberose, frangipani, gardenia; Base notes: patchouli, tobacco, white woods, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla

-Nicoleta Tomsa, Senior Editor

nigella damascena via wikipedia

Providence Perfume Co. Love-in-A-Mist (Charna Ethier) 2016: New England summers can try the patience of a saint – and I’m no saint. Come summertime, I crave the bucolic: fragrances which summon the olfactory environment of flowers, fruit, forest, meadow. To this end I highly recommend Charna Ethier’s celestial Love-in-a-Mist. Charna has composed many beautiful fragrances, but for sheer beauty AND availability (Love-in-a-Mist is still in production, thank heavens), you can’t really beat this one. It’s a meadow perfume – right down to the sweet sandalwood base which is festooned with wildflowers, clover, and the sweet piquancy of pink pepper with its dry woody undertone. Mimosa’s soothing, slightly fuzzy indolic presence mimics the buzzing of honeybees. The honey they make is evoked by Nigella damascena, aka love-in-a-mist, which possesses many facets including those of beeswax, strawberries, grapes and amber; it’s gently animalic. If you can’t lie in a meadow, Love-in-a-Mist is the next best thing for summer 2021. Notes: love-in-a-mist, mimosa, pink peppercorn, sandalwood, sweet clover

Ida Meister, Deputy Editor and Natural Perfume Editor

NISHANE EGE

EGE promotional ad

Nishane Ege (Ilias Ermenidis) 2020 is an explosion of yuzu fruit for the ultimate fresh sensation to kick off the summer of 2021! This olfactory trip to the Aegean Sea is as refreshing as it is unique. A heart comprised of basil and mint creates an aromatic appeal that figuratively drops you in the middle of the Mediterranean where you are surrounded by lush peninsulas with luxuriantly growing foliage.  A conclusion of olibanum greets you gently with its lemon and pine nuances for the decrescendo of the summer’s memorable olfactory soundtrack. One spray of Nishane’s Ege will transport you to your ideal vacation destination and that is what summer fragrances at their best can do. Notes include: yuzu, violet leaves, anise, basil, green cardamom, mint, olibanumlicorice

Steven Gavrielatos, Video Content Contributor

Best summer 2021 niche perfumes

Sunset at Delphi (photo via athensprime.gr)

Manos Gerakinis Omen (Miguel Matos) 2020: During the blazingly hot days of Summer, I naturally gravitate towards cooling, thirst-quenching fragrances – the summer nights, however, are a different matter… It’s mostly then that I long for deeper perfumes that will nonetheless feel appropriate for the season, and Omen by the Greek House of Manos Gerakinis is just that: a summer-friendly aromatic/leather composition embellished by fruity, herbal and woody touches, in which the innate elegance of the brand’s founder meets the idiosyncratic creativity of perfumer Miguel Matos. A crisp, juicy green apple defines the unexpected opening, garlanded by pungent bay leaf, minty agathosma and leathery saffron (all of them natural treasures of Greece), while the woodiness of fir balsam promises a shaded forest oasis. Soon enough the suave, smooth leather accord develops, rich in coumarin and glowing in light amber. What constantly breathes fresh air to Omen is a cloud of fluffy musks, whose interaction with the ambergris note evokes the sea breeze carried all the way up to Mount Parnassus – and right into the heart of the Temple of Delphi. Notes: Apple, Saffron, Bay Leaf; Fir Balsam, Jasmine, Buchu (Agathosma); Leather, Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean, Oud, Ambergris.

Despina Veneti, Senior Editor

Rugby Church photo by Lauryn

DSH Perfumes Royal Grey (Dawn Spencer Hurwitz) 2019: When the heat becomes overbearing, what is more delicious than a tall glass of chilled iced tea? How about four teas – Earl Grey, mate, and two variations of green tea – splashed with a dollop of milky vanilla and with a zesty squeeze of citrus? Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s lovely, refreshing Royal Grey cologne makes a welcome change from the inevitable array of citrus and aquatic fragrances that dominate warm weather fragrances. With its blend of different teas, bridged by sandalwood and rose, Royal Grey achieves a dimensionality that many tea fragrances lack. After its citric opening, the quartet of teas stretch out in different directions over time, becoming alternatively astringent, pungent, anisic, nutty. Royal Grey is a wonderful amalgam of afternoon tea notes. Spray liberally, forget the heat, close your eyes, and lie back and think of England.This is what summer fragrances should be. Notes: Earl Grey natural (Accord), Earl Grey tea infusion, ruh khus, ambrette seed, Australian sandalwoodvanilla absolute, black tea, Bulgarian rose otto, damask rose absolute, green tea absolute, gunpowder green (botanical accord), patchouli co2, yerba maté absolute, bergamot.

Lauryn Beer, Sr. Editor

 

Atelier des Ors Pomelo Riviera

photo by Neringa©

Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera (Marie Salamagne, 2019) is a scented billets-doux from Côte d’Azur is the olfactive epitome of a vacation under the limitless blue sky and the gentle rippling movement of the Mediterranean sea waves at your feet. The luminous heart of the fragrance is  woven through with garlands of jasmine petals unfurling gently in the crisp early morning breeze, radiating its heady fragrant splendour. But it is the pearlescent beauty of the orange blossom that steals the show with its intense, head spinning magic – so luminous and at the same sultry; rendered with harmony, balance, unforgettable, insouciant elegance and just a touch of that unmistakably French je ne sais quai….Notes: Grapefruit, Jasmine , Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Salt, Rose, Cedar.

Neringa Svobutaite, Contributor

Corsica sea coast

Photo of Corsica in the summer taken by Olya in 2018 

Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin (2008) is the olfactive equivalent of a mouthwatering summer cocktail, the feeling of sweet juices, dripping down your chin as you are biting into a ripe mango. This is a summer craving. A succulent mango blended with freshly muddled blackberries, surrounded by tropical lushness of jasmine and black lotus. I didn’t know I needed it until I sprayed it. It was originally inspired by the South Africa, which is still on my bucket list of places to visit, but it transported me back to the summers I used to spend in Corsica, a time of carefree vacation mode and zero responsibilities. There is not an ounce of seriousness in this fragrance, its all fun and pink sugar confetti in the dry down. I do however enjoy a little dirty patchouli that peaks through in the base and brings the concoction to a perfect balance, like a perfectly executed cocktail. I certainly enjoy indulging in this liquefied summer solace, after everything we bravely faced last year we all deserve a little sip of summer. Notes: Blackberries, Mango, Black Pepper, Orris, Black Lotus, Jasmin, Patchouli, Vanilla, Pink Sugar.

Olya Bar, Contributor

pink rose photography

photo by Michelyn©

Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir (2018): What does optimism smell like? After a year of flagging spirits, perfume and the people in the fragrance community brought me joy and a semblance of normalcy during  eight months of self-isolation.  Now, in the summer of 2021, I find myself reaching for easy going floral fragrances that smell bright and breezy reminding me of the flowers blooming in my neighborhood. Photography has become a new hobby for me and being surrounded by  the beauty of nature is a reminder that better days are ahead. It’s uncanny how my surroundings here in NYC are bottled in Villa des Parfums Toujours Espoir (Always Hope) from Grasse. The silken, sunlit pink petals of roses and peonies intertwine then unfurl surrounded in verdant greenery. The soft drydown of skin musk and sandalwood remind me of a loving embrace.  Simply beautiful can be simply wonderful too. Proceeds from every sale of Villa des Parfums fragrances goes to support the work of the nonprofit Parfums de Vie, both in the original mansion and now in the new Parfums de Vie Education and Literacy Center, a safe, supportive place for children and young people to flourish and grow in the perfumed city of Grasse. This is what optimism smells like and this is its power… to change lives.

Notes: Peony, pink pepper, citrus, jasmine, rose absolute, gardeniapatchouli, Indian sandalwood and musk.

Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief

Neela Vermeire Bombay Bling is a great summer 2021 fragrance

From our beloved Neela Vermeire we have  60 ml of Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling  in the USA, EU, UK for a registered reader

Masque Milano Ray-flection best 2021 summer fragrance

Grazie Mille to Masque Milano for 35ml of Ray-Flection for one registered USA, EU and UK

Providence Perfume Co Love in A mist

Thanks to Charna Ethier  we have a draw for a registered reader for a 5ml rollerball of Love-in-a-Mist USA only

Manos Gerakinis Omen review

photo by Despina

Manos Gerakinis is offering a travel spray of Omen for one registered in the USA and EU

DSH Perfumes Royal Grey Cologne review

not pictured in the ten ml

Thanks to Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes we have 10 ml EDP of the 100 percent botanical Royal Grey Cologne for one registered in the USA

Villa des Parfums Tojours Espoir is one of the best summer 2021 fragrances 2021

 

Merci (et Bonne Anniversaire to founder Nicole Derieux) Villa des Parfums we have a draw for one 50 ml Eau de Parfum of Toujours Espoir for one registered reader in the U.S. or UK or EU

Pomelos

Thanks to the generosity of Martine Micallef and Geoffrey Nejman of Parfums M. Micallef, we have draw for one 100 ml bottle of Pomelos for one registered in the USA. EU, UK

Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin review

photo by Olya ©

Thanks to the generosity Europerfumes/Eden Square, we have a 100 ml tester bottle of  Mango Skin for one registered reader IN THE USA ONLY.

To be eligible for our Best Summer 2021 Fragrances draw, please leave a comment with what your favorites of our choices were, where you live and as many as you would like to win and why. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO BE ELIGIBLE, click here Draw closes June 20, 2021.

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116 comments

  • Oh the summer wibe, the exuberance and feel alive state of joy – very much i’d like to win Douchafour’s creation Bombay Bling ! From Romania with love!

  • joshuabrian says:

    Wow! Could I win them all? Lol. Omen and Royal Grey sound soooo good! Thanks for the draw! I’m from the USA.

  • What a great lineup of summer must-haves! Would like to win:

    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling because Nicoleta hasn’t smelled a better mango and I love this note. This fragrance might be one of Duchaufour’s best and most challenging creations.

    Masque Milano Ray-flection for its honey-dripping floral facet. But, ‘solar rays accord’ in the notes? Seriously? 🙂

    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin for its mango note and the tropical lushness of jasmine Olya describes.
    VA, USA

  • Julesinrose says:

    The only one of these I’ve tried is Bombay Bling, and I love it (as I love all of Neela Vermiere’s fragrances). The list sounds very nice and summery indeed! I have been dying to try the new Masque Milano Ray-Flection. I’d be over the moon, as my grandmother would say, to win either of these two, one known favorite and the other a presumed one as I’m such a Masque Milano fan girl! In the US

  • Overall, I’m very excited about this list. I have had the fortune to try both Mango Skin and Ray-Flection. They’re both amazing in this warm weather. They smell like happiness. Bombay Bling is perhaps the one that peaks my interest the most. I have already tried Trayee from Neela Vermeire and the quality is insane. Only the best raw materials are chosen and the sandalwood was beautiful. Bombay Bling is one I have to try. I also love the concept behind the charitable Villa des Parfums. That is a brand that deserves attention and support. Great list.

    I would like to enter the draw for:
    – Neela Vermeire Bombay Bling
    – Masque Milano Ray-Flection
    – Villa des Parfums Toujours Espoir

    in no particular order. I live in Denmark, EU.

  • Michelyn how did you know I was craving a fragrance with a peony note? I would love to win the Toujours Moi for that reason or the Love in a Mist because I have always loved floral blends. The Omen sounds like it would transport the wearer to Santorini – bliss. I’m in Maryland USA. Thanks for the lovely draw!

  • What a fantastic list✅ Yes it’s Summer in NYC. So happy to be back to normal. Mango sounds wonderful and Refection. Heard great things about these 2. The whole list is top notch.Thank you all for the chance.

  • I have tried Bombay Bling and it reminds us why mango has such a cult following in the subcontinent where it is one of the most beloved fruits. Others I was intrigued by in this review are Ray-flection and Mango Skin.

    My choices are:
    Bombay Bling
    Ray-flection
    Mango Skin

    I am in US

  • These perfume companies are mostly known to me and I agree fragrance really can change your outlook especially this past year. Vilhelm Parfumerie’s Mango Skin and Villa des Parfums Toujours espoir appeal to me the most
    USA

  • I would love to win any of these scents but I am particularly drawn to Royal Grey, Bombay Bling, Mango Skin, Omen, and pomelo riviera. I would be very happy to just win one as that allows more people to win. I live in Maryland. Fragrance is my escape, so winning one brings me reprieve.

  • These summer perfumes thrill me! I love a good fruity floral and summertime is the best time to wear them, I would love to win Masque Milano’s Ray-flection with its mysterious sounding ‘jungle essence’; M. Micallef’s Pomelos with its classically fruity- floral combo of tangerine, jasmine and rose; Neely Vermire Creations’ Bombay Bling caught my attention first off with the name (!) and MANGO! ; Villa Des Parfums’ Toujour Espoir ‘Diaphenous pink petals unfurling in the sun’ ; and EuroPerfumes’ Mango Skin…again…MANGO?! Sign me up! I am in the US and would like to thank all of these generous perfume houses for their generosity and the editors for their sunny reviews!

  • it’s ungodly hot here in l.a. and this feature couldn’t be more spot-on 🙂 they do all sound lovely, but i’m with michelyn: toujours espoir would be my top choice (not only dors the scent sound lovely- the name is wonderful , too!)
    harper (usa)

  • glowquest_ says:

    I’ve been savoring my sample of Mango Skin so I would absolutely love to win that. Also Bombay Bling, Pomelo and Reyflection would be wonderful! Honestly any of them I’m sure would make this summer even better! In NY, US

  • NickKnack says:

    What an awesome draw! Summer is finally here and these picks are all excellent – I have only smelled the Atelier Des Ors line from the recommendations and it truly is special!

    Would love a chance to win :
    Neela Vermeire Bombay Bling because that bottle is so enticing

    Masque Milano Ray-Flection because I own and LOVE Mandala and this is the only one I didn’t get in my sample set

    Mango Skin – because I just learned how to properly dice a mango today!! Lol it’s fate

    NY USA

  • I absolutely love and adore Ray-Flection! Perfect choice for the summer! I would love to win Omen by Manos Gerakinis as I’m a big fan of the house and I’m curious how the apple, bay leaf and saffron work together! Sounds intriguing. Thank you for the wonderful list!

    WA, USA

  • AleksCipri says:

    I love these lists that you make, I always discover new interesting fragrances I need to explore. My favorite is Masque Milano ray-Flection. That is the only fragrance in this list that I have tried and I absolutely adore it. To me it smells lie a ray of sunshine. Particularly those warm rays when it just starts getting warm after winter. But I also love wearing it in summer too. Many others from this list look very interesting to me and I would love to win:
    1) Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling – I adore Bertrand Duchaufour creations and I adore mango!
    2) Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin – more mango! Also I love this fragrance house.
    3) Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos – combination of citruses and sandalwood sound so lovely.
    I’m from Illinois, US.

  • I loved reading everyone’s picks, but was also drawn to the poignancy of some of the stories. Summer 2021 feels miles away from the carefree attitude of past summers, but there is also hope and optimism in the cautiousness.

    My favorites from the list are Neels’a Bombay Bling because who doesn’t love a party, Vilhelm’s Mango Skin because it’s so much fun, and Manos Gerakinis’ Omen because I’ve never smelled anything from the line and would love to.

    Thank you for the draw! I’m in NYC!

  • Sorohan Adriana says:

    Because I love touberose and I am curious about
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling because I think is a verry feminin light floral gourmand. I am from Eu Bucharest Romania Europe

  • Dubaiscents says:

    I think I’d have to go with Ray-Flection, Love-in-a-Mist or Omen. But all of the selections sound amazing. I have not smelled a single one, very surprisingly. I must remedy that! Thanks for the draw. US

  • I haven’t smelled any of these fragrances, but the Nishane Ege sounds especially wonderful, though it’s not part of the draw. However, I’d be delighted to win the Ray-Flection, the Omen, Royal Grey, or the Pomelos. They all sound wonderful, too. I’m in Oklahoma, USA. Thanks, as always, for the draws!

  • You can’t go wrong with any of these! Mango Skin, Rayflection, and Bombay Bling would be my first choices. I’m ready for my summer scents! In the USA

  • Jo Delaney says:

    My favourites were the exuberant Bombay Bling and the floating, uplifting Micallef Pomelos. To feel so different from the past year. I live in the UK.

  • Ohh how lovely summer is. I would love to enter the draw for
    Masque Milano.
    Toujour espoi
    Creation bling. They all sounds wonderfull.. Midsummer love from Norway

  • They all sound wonderful! I love the sound of tropical mango of Bombay Bling and the refreshing vibes of DSH Earl Grey. I am in the U.K.

  • I havent tried any of these picks but a few are on my list to try. Mango Skin, Pomelo Riviera, and Ege are three that I have definitely been wanting to try. All of the other picks sound lovely as well Bombay Bling and Ray-Flection in particular sound like scents id tend to wear. So, if I was to win I’d love to win the following in order:
    1. Mango Skin just sounds perfect for summer and my taste refreshing and sweet.
    2. Ray-Flection smells like sunlight, honey dripping florals and well being, yes please!
    3. Bombay Bling for the tropical fruitiness and florals with some sensual accords
    Thanks so much for these great choices and write ups about them that bring some brightness to me. And as always thanks for the wonderful and very generous draws, from CT USA.

  • Mia Bertanjoli says:

    I would love to win any of them, I haven’t tried any yet, but I just ordered samples of each of them. I am especially interested in Bombay Bling because the mango and blackcurrent sounds rich and decadent. I am from Vancouver Canada.

  • What a great list of fragrances for the Summer. If I am lucky to win I would love to win the following Masque milano rayflection, Neela Vermiere Bombay Bling and M Micallef Pomelos. Thanks a million from the United Kingdom

  • A beautiful list of fragrances if I am lucky I would love the following Toujours espoir, Rayflection, Bombay Bling and Pomelos. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Nom de Guerre says:

    My favorites are Bombay Bling, Ray-Flection, Mango Skin and Pomelos – in that order. I would be happy with any of my mentioned ones (any would be great, I just have no experience with the rest), also in that order, as any of those would hit all the right buttons for a summer scent. Greetings from Riga, Latvia.

  • This is so an amazing summer lineup! I enjoyed reading
    From this selection, I have only Mango Skin, and it blew me away with its juicy Mango… Masque Milano house amazed me and Ray-Flection is on my wishlist. I would be the happiest person to win this one…
    I’m from Latvia, EU and I would love to enter this generous draw for
    – Masque Milano Ray-Flection
    – M. Micallef Pomelos – sounds like a perfect fruity scent by one of the most beautiful and my favorite houses
    – Toujours Espoir Villa des Parfums – haven’t tried this house and it is very curious to try
    – Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling – I heard it is a very happy scent with a rich pyramid with my favorite notes..

  • Wow! Love this draw! I would love to win Grazie Mille to Masque Milano 🙂 Living in the EU

  • roseylis69 says:

    Mango skin and Bombay Bling sounds the best to me. I absolutely love mango and peach accents.But I would love to win any of them.Summer fragrances are my favorites.
    Missouri, USA

  • I love the notes of yuzu & mango, for the summer scent. I truly believe that the Nicoleta Tomsa’s review, describes better the smels of the Bombay Blink ingredients. In the other hand, here are great reviews of all contributors of this seasonal theme. I would love to win Pomelo Riviera, Bombay Blink or Toujours Espoire. Any of these, would be awesome. I’m motivated by the fact that I use more this kind of summer scents, all the time. Regards from RO/EU

  • constancesuze says:

    I am so thrilled for the coming summer and the feeling of safety (hopefully not illusory, I’m afraid of the delta variant) that comes with being vaccinated. And there’s also some bitterness knowing that many other places are in the middle of covid dark days.
    I had lunch at work with my colleagues for the first time since my hiring last June, we were celebrating some team birthdays, sitting outside at a Greek restaurant. And then I had a picnic in the evening with four college friends. And dad is coming this weekend for father’s day. There’s a lot of joy coming back.
    A lot of great choices here. I don’t think I’ve tried ANY except Bombay Bling, which is a lovely fragrance. I’m interested in entering for Mango Skin and Ray-Flection. In the US.

  • Andreea Elena Timofte says:

    I would love to win M.Micallef, Neela Vermeire, DSH Perfumes or Masque Milano…from your selection I don’t have a favorite, but would looove to try them.
    I would like to win maybe you send me this vibe of yours from New York.
    I was hoping for the new beginning, but I see people around me still frightened, worried, nobody laughing out loud in the streets.Or maybe this is just my vibe.It is true that I am a simple person and I am not going in bars, pubs, coffee shops, etc…might be.
    Anyway…..DON’T FORGET TO SMILEEEE AND PUT IN YOUR MIND AND SOUL THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE OK!!!
    I live in London.

  • From all of your choices “Bombay Bling” sounds like it would be my favorite. While all of them sound great my picks would be “Bombay Bling”, “Mango Skin” because mangos are my top favorite fruit. I would also pick Masque Milano because you can’t go wrong smelling like sunshine. I live in Indiana USA

  • These are my favorite choices:
    1) Vilhelm Mango Skin – “A mouthwatering cocktail” Yes, please!

    2) Neela Vermiere Bombay Bling – I have never smelled lychee before so I would love to see if I enjoy it.

    3) DSH Royal Grey – Dawn is such a masterful perfumer and I love tea! I can’t imagine I wouldn’t enjoy this.

    4) M. Micallef Pomelos- Pomelos have that zingy citrus smell without the sharpness. I don’t have anything like that in my collection.

    Thank you for the giveaway. I feel like wearing a summer dress and sitting at an outdoor cafe today. In the USA.

  • Jennifer McMenamin says:

    I was mostly drawn to the description of Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir, as an easy going floral. After the last year, that sounds delightful! I enjoy trying new scents, even ones that don’t include my favorite notes, as I’ve been pleasantly surprised in the past, so I’d be thrilled with any of the scents. Located in Louisiana, USA.

  • Mango all the time, Bombay Bling or Mango Skin are my choices. Tropical lushness and “carefree vacation mode”. Thanks from the USA.

  • Haven’t tried any of these, but Pomelos sounds the most interesting for me right now. Great list!
    I am in CA, USA.

  • All fantastic choices and I own atelier des ors Pomelos riviera already
    My preferred are Villa des Parfums Toujours Espoir. And Micallef Pomelos
    USA

  • My favorites of the choices have to be Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling, M. Micallef Pomelos, Masque Milano Ray-Flection and Mango Skin. They all sound SO beautiful and these are the ones that I would also love to win. Much <3 from the United States

  • What a wonderful, uplifting, invigorating article!
    I loved reading about the Cafleurebon editors’ dreams, plans, upcoming holidays and of course, the fragrances that make them (even) happy(er) in summer, ranging from citruses, to tropical fruit, to florals and soft woods.
    I would love to have a chance to win Pomelos (I crave for citrus too), Ray-Flection or Toujours Espoir (any time of year is right for florals!) or Bombay Bling (I have only smelled mango in VERY few fragrances and, to be honest, it was never too realistic – since Nicoleta swears it was the best for her, I’d love to try it).
    Thanks!
    Writing from EU.

  • These all sound like perfect summer scents! The one I am going to have to seek out is the Nishane Ege.I can’t imagine the scent, so I’m going to have to smell it in person.

    I live in the US.
    I would love to win any of the following:
    Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Providence PerfumeCo. Love in a Mist
    Manos Grakins Omen (who doesn’t love a summer night?)
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    Masque Milano Rayflection

    Thanks for the opportunity and the imagination.

  • All of these sound absolutely lovely for the hot, dry summer the Western US is up against. I agree with some of these as they are also my go-to in the summer heat; for instance, Bombay Bling and Pomelos are staples in my collection for the summer heat. However, I would love to win Toujours Espoir or Ray-flection.

  • I would pick Ray-Flection and Bombay Bling. Ermano Picco’ description of this fragrance was too entracing, and it’s notes seal the deal. I am currently anable to resit aldehydes. Bombay Bling: A floral fragrance with fizzy Mango, need I say more? But if I was living in the states, I would have also pick Royal Grey Cologne since I never thought that such a tea fragrance could exist.
    From EU

  • This is the fifth year that I plan to live some of my summer in Greece. I can never grow tired of Crete and its many roads and ruins, of its forgotten palaces and tombs. For me, Greece is the very heart of Europe, and it’s beating all time, through time. That’s why I would like to test Manos Gerakinis Omen.

    On the other hand, Villa des Parfums Toujours Espoir sound amazing and very appropriate in 2022. I wore a scent of roses an peonies on my wedding day, hoping the road ahead would be as pretty as the scent. And it still is. Roses have the amazing power of lifting our spirit though sheer beauty, and, if Toujours Espoir is as beautiful as it sounds, it might make us voir la vie en rose.

    Romania, EU

  • I would like to win the Bombay Bling because I have had some a couple of times and really like it. I’d also be happy winning the Royal Grey because I could use an Earl Grey tea inspired scent. US

  • I like the idea behind Masque Milano’s Ray-Flection and its inspiration of an alien flower. The thing that it is a solar fragrance and that it smells like sunlight really makes me curious. If I were to win, my pick is Ray-Flection. Thank you!

  • Laurentiu says:

    I really enjoyed reading the reviews for these wonderful perfumes. I am curious about Pomelos from M. Micallef because I need to discover this house more as I feel they have many hidden gems, but also because I do not have much experience with the note of grapefruit in perfumery.
    I am in the EU. Thank you very much!

  • ScentitarFragrance says:

    My favorites that were chosen were mango skin – so fun and for everyone ! Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera looks beautiful and fresh too.
    I live in the southern usa, ms and would love to win the Rayflection by Masque milano !
    Happy summer everyone !

  • All sound terrific and each sound perfect for warm weather. I am from Colorado and it’s really dry and hot
    Appealing is Ray flection, Pomelos, Bombay bling, mango skin and Toujours Espoir in that order.
    I really enjoyed how each personal everyone was.
    Thanks

  • kramerongo says:

    My pick is: Masque Milano for 35ml of Ray-Flection

    2: Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling .

    My number 3 is not on the draw: Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera . I include it anyway because its so lovely.

    I am in Sweden EU

  • fleurdetilleul says:

    I haven’t tried any of the perfumes mentioned in this article, but there are a couple that caught my attention and it’s hard to choose which to apply for. Even the review of Bombay Bling makes my mouth water and when I look at all the notes it just looks really promising. Ray-Flection is another one that is tempting because aldehydes are amazing in some combinations and this one looks very intriguing. Hmm… I think I’ll choose Bombay Bling because it looks like it could be safer for me! Great reviews like always! I live in the EU. Thank you for the opportunity!

  • fleurdetilleul says:

    Actually, if it’s not too late to add, count me in for both please, Bombay Bling and Ray-Flection, in this order. Thank you! Sorry… I just couldn’t help it!

  • ElenaChiss says:

    Really beautiful pictures and the description of the fragrances are a perfect match to them! I am quite curious about Omen and Ray-Flection.
    EU. Thanks!

  • Danu Seith-Fyr says:

    Great selection…. I have to say that Ray-Flection from Masque Milano would be top of the list. Then Omen and Neela’s Bombay Bling. Living in SW France

  • Would be happy to win any of these, but for now, the choices are:

    1. Bombay Bling
    2. Ray-flection
    3. Villa des Parfums Toujours Espoir

    From USA.

  • These all sound amazing, but I would love to win Mango Skin (USA resident, of course). I’m just starting my fragrance collection and this sounds like a beautiful summer addition

  • I’ve not had the chance to try any of these lovely scents, and because we don’t normally get such hot summers in Ireland, then i think i deserve to at least smell like summer in some form…. any of the scents below, i’d be happy to wear in sun, cloud or rain!
    Masque Milano – Ray-Flection
    Parfums M. Micallef – Pomelos
    Villa des Parfums Eau de Parfum – Toujours Espoir
    Thanks for the chance to win. I’m in the UK (Northern Ireland)

  • patrick_348 says:

    I have an interest in anything Miguel Matos does. Therefore I would most like to win Omen, but would also be happy with Ray-flection, Royal Gray Cologne or Bombay Bling (listed in order of preference) because they sound really versatile. The descriptions of the pomelo-based fragrances piqued my curiosity about that note, even if I found others more appealing. I am in the US, in North Carolina.

  • GennyLeigh says:

    I like summer fragrances that are fruit forward with citrus and maybe some tropical notes like coconut or gardenia. I don’t wear anything too heavy. My favorite from the list is Bombay Bling. I have a sample and it’s such a fun, joyful fragrance. I would be delighted to win any of the following: Bombay Bling, Ray-flection, Omen, Royal Grey Cologne, Toujoirs Espoir, Pomelos, or Mango Skin. I’m in MD, USA.

  • All sound like the essence of summer, but the Nishane maybe the most of all! I’m in the USA and would love to experience most of these, but especially the following:
    Bombay Bling – mango!
    M. Micallef Pomelos – sounds like Italy
    Ray-Flection – I love cardamom!

  • Diana K Woodland says:

    Eau de Parfum of Toujours Espoir by Nicole Derieux is sensational. I love that the sale of their perfumes help to support educational and holistic training with youth in France.

  • wilsonwc76 says:

    I think summer is my favorite season for scents because I love a fresh, fruity, zesty scent. These choices all sounds so delicious and tantalizing! I would love to win Mango Skin, which sounds beautiful and so fruity juicy! I’m in NYC.

  • would love to win Bombay Bling by Neela Veirmeire. I don’t like fruity scents but created by Duchaufour for Neela Veirmeire I think this scent can be a miracle on me. I like the way Duchaufour used lychee in Dzonghkha (L’Artisan Parfumeur) and I read a lot of positive reviews on Enchanted forest (The Prince vagabond) as well. Until today his work for Neela has shown the excellence of her talent so I think that a fruity perfume from Bertrand Duchaufour is necessarily an excellent perfume.
    I live in France, EU.

  • More and more I see and read about Neela Vermeire’s fragrances, more and more my curiosity grows! I really like the description for Bombay Bling (a thick, delicious slice of summery joie de vivre, bursting out of a beautiful bottle). It seems to be a nice and fun summer fragrance, perfect for the hot weather. I am in Europe. Thanks!!

  • Bubeto_GG says:

    Awesome choices

    -Masque Milano Ray-flection
    I adore Russian Tea – the only Masque Milano fragrance that i own. Ray-flection i would wear in the spring or fall, it’s too sweet on my skin for the summer.
    -Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos
    Grapefruit, rhubarb, , cedar soft florals, fresh invigorating fragrance
    As for M.Micallef my husband , and I share Avant-Garde.
    -Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Never smelled anything from Neela Vermeire , but saw a few reviews on Youtube , and Cafleurebon.I also know the brand is loved by most contributors on Cafleurebon , especially Michelyn .
    -Providence Perfume Co. Love-in-A-Mist
    Mimosa every day fragrance.
    -Nishane Ege
    Ouzo , chopped basil, Mediterranean vacation, u know the fragrance
    -Manos Gerakinis Omen
    Juicy green apple , minty nuances, summer fragrance for the heat
    -DSH Perfumes Royal Grey
    Earl Grey fragrance
    -Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera
    Riviera Drive is phenomenal – woody , fresh , herbal with patchouli , at least i smell the patchouli
    -Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    I know very little about Vilhelm Parfumerie. Mango Skin i think is tropical lush mango fragrance , with right amount of sweetness
    -Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir
    Easy going floral fragrance

    I would love to win one of
    -Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    -Masque Milano Ray-flection
    -Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos
    -Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin

    Thank you
    Back and forth between USA and Scotland, 2 weeks in US -> 2 weeks is Scotland, and so on. Basically *both* USA and UK at the same time

  • This is a great list for a summer of renaisance , I hope for a new growth of arts, even the olfactory arts: being able to go to perfume shops and try perfumes without prohibitions and fear by the covid: Love like all the collaborators made their choices beyond the citrus obvious an loved choices. Of course, we have citrus like pomelo or yuzu, but also iced tea, mangos, roses&peonies, green apple&saffron, honey dripping flowers… Great choices for a hot summer that it is already with us.
    I would like to enter the draw for:
    – Masque Milano Ray-Flection to feel the smells of sunlight.
    – Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos , a lifting citrus that will make me floats
    -Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir, for smelling optimism and sharing it with the people who is close to me.
    I live in Spain, EU

  • What a wonderfully uplifting selection! I can almost feel the sun’s rays. I’ve heard so much about Neela Vermeire Bombay Bling and can’t get hold of a sample or anything. I just know that I would adore it. I agree with Neringa’s selection. Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera smells as good as it sounds with a splash of the Mediterranean (I know it’s not in the draw and that’s Ok because I already own a bottle).

    Please enter me in the draw for Neela Vermeire Bombay Bling. I’m in beautiful Wales, in the UK.

  • These all sound so beautiful! I live in France, and would love to wear the Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir! Bravo Nicole!

  • What a nice list of summer fragrances. I’m very curieus, wish I could smell them all. Haven’t tried any of them. I’m the most curious about Omen because I love Amber fragrances. Also u the subscription Ray-flection and Bombay Bling sounds really good.
    I am from the Netherlands EU

  • Summer 2021 indeed feels like a new beginning.
    Interesting Summer fragrances to me:
    A) Masque Milano Ray-flection
    My favorite Masque Milano fragrance is L’Attesa , I bought my second bottle yesterday.
    Ray-flection attracts me with its softness , and cardamom and mimosa notes.
    B) Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Fresh, bright tropical mango fragrance, you don’t have to convince me anymore.
    C) Nishane Ege
    Long lasting , modern and pleasing marine fragrance i own.
    D) Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera
    A trip to the French Riviera , having fun , cruising left and right , enjoying the sun , the weather …
    E) Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    Mango Skin smells like fun lush vacation, I wish I had the time for. Because of Dalya , I now own Green Fig.
    If luck is on my side , I’d like to win one of
    Masque Milano Ray-flection
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    Thanks to Michelyn , our Cafleurebon reviewers, and the sponsors of the giveaway
    USA

  • What a wonderful list! Sounds so promising according to the discription. Haven’t tried any of them. Really interested in Omen as I like Amber and leather notes in fragrances. Also curious about the Ray-flection and the Bombay-Bling. I live in the Netherlands, EU.

  • Amanda32828 says:

    This summer has been busy for me, usually I’m so recharge and full of energy but not this summer. I totally feel rundown and tired, so even the possibility of winning this draw is making me feel happy and optimistic about what’s yet to come of this summer.
    There are so many great offerings in this amazing article that I don’t know from where to start but anyways here is an approximation to what I think are my favorites. First I love to win Pomelos by Micallef because I love the smell of Pomelos and the additional notes of of grapefruit, rhubarb, and cedar with soft florals makes its very desirable to me. Secondly I will love to win Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera as I’m a big fan of citrusy fragrance this one seems to be right on my alley, beside I’m also a fan of Marie Salamagne so it is about right that I try my best to own this one. And lastly I love to win Mango Skin by Vilhelm Parfumerie being that who doesn’t love the smell and flavor of a big, ripe juicy mango in the summer. Overall I will love to win them all but I now I have to leave some for the other participants. Commenting from Orlando, Fl USA.

  • IvanVelikov says:

    From contributors 2021 Summer choices i like :
    *Masque Milano Ray-flection , why?
    It’s aldehydic floral with honey , I don’t have such fragrance in my collection.
    *Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling , why?
    Joyful mix of fruits, mostly mango , florals and woody base.
    *Nishane Ege , why
    Fresh, minty and marine fragrances are always welcome .
    *Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera , why?
    Feels like alluring fragrance of high quality .
    *Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin , why?
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess is in my possession , Mango Skin is just as good i believe, but I also love eating mango .
    I’ll be thrilled to win Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin ,
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling or
    Masque Milano Ray-flection.
    Thank you all
    USA From contributors 2021 Summer choices i like :
    *Masque Milano Ray-flection , why?
    It’s aldehydic floral with honey , I don’t have such fragrance in my collection.
    *Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling , why?
    Joyful mix of fruits, mostly mango , florals and woody base.
    *Nishane Ege , why
    Fresh, minty and marine fragrances are always welcome .
    *Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera , why?
    Feels like alluring fragrance of high quality .
    *Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin , why?
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess is in my possession , Mango Skin is just as good i believe, but I also love eating mango .
    I’ll be thrilled to win Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin ,
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling or
    Masque Milano Ray-flection.
    Thank you all
    USA

  • All are fabulous choices for a much needed summer vacation. If lucky, I’d wear: Mango Skin – Blackberries, Black Lotus and Black Pepper notes sound appealing. Pomelos – citrus fragrances are a summer favorite. Bombay Bling – love fruity scents. Toujours Espoir – sounds like a delightful misty morning fragrance. Thanks for another fabulous draw! Mich USA

  • chiaravirga says:

    This is such an amazing list! I love all of the houses mentioned, in particular I’m very fond of Masque Milano, they have such an amazing selection (I bought and adore Love Kills and L’Attesa)!
    I’m looking for a new summer scent, I’ll make sure to order a sample of all these fragranze because they seem amazing!
    I would love to win:
    – Ray-flection by Masque Milano
    – Bombay Bling by Neela Vermeire
    – Pomelos by Micallef
    Thank you so much for the opportunity!
    I live in Italy

  • Cynthia Frese says:

    I would love to try the Neela Vermeire. I love mango and spices and I’ve heard wonderful things about the brand.

  • DulciusExAsperis says:

    Very interested in Bombay Bling as well as Mango Skin. I feel I’m missing a juicy mango fragrance in my life! I’m in the USA.

  • Those are some very good recommendations. My partner has Pomelos and has been looking to purchase Pomelo Riviera.

    I would love to win Ray-Flection by Masque Milano. I have smelled it before and found it weirdly addictive! I get that sweet tingly herbal mix with violet leaves, beeswax, cardamom, mimosa, musk, and a touch of vetiver. I would love to own a bottle.

    Thanks for the generous giveaway!
    Greetings from the UK.

  • Andreea Florica says:

    Really nice reviews, splendid pictures and exquisite fragrances! I am mostly curious about Bombay Bling as I have never tried anything from the house of Neela Vermeire. Thanks for the draw! Europe

  • Mariana63 says:

    Pomelos from Parfums M. Micallef sounds very nice and succulent. A perfect fragrance for the summer! I am in Europe, and I would be very happy to win Pomelos.
    Good luck to everyone!

  • This is a dreamy selection of scents! I would be overjoyed to win Bombay Bling. My beloved bottle of Trayee purchased in 2018 was my first step into the world of niche perfumery, so I have a soft spot for Neela Vermeire Creations.
    But, all the other scents seem so interesting! Royal Grey Cologne and Ray-Flection are both from houses that I have sampled to great delight.
    I’d feel lucky to win any of these scents! I’m in the U.S.A.

  • Claumarchini says:

    What a wonderful, bright, sunny and joyful review about summer fragrances! Well done to all the contributors, for making our choice so difficult : I would like to win them all! Since I live in Italy, I can go for Ray-flection (I have a sample and it’s indeed gorgeous), Bombay bling, Pomelos, Omen and Toujours espoir… You choose for me, I crave them all!

  • KMBfragrance says:

    I have heard lots of wonderful things about Ege, so I was excited to see it make the list. All of the descriptions were so enticing, I could hardly hazard to name a favorite. I would be delighted to win any of the fragrances offered. I’m just starting out on my fragrance journey, so any new fragrance is both a delight and a learning experience. I live in the USA.

  • Very good summer time perfumes and since I live in the USA I would choose
    Pomelos
    Ray flection Bombay bling

  • Courtnee Felton says:

    Most of the time the only fruits I’m interested in in fragrances are citrus fruits, but the two mango scents described here sound wonderful. I’m in coastal Virginia so summery scents are suitable for much of the year. I’d love to win Bombay Bling or Mango Skin.

    I also love tea scents so I’m drawn to Royal Grey. I’d love to win it or Pomelos. Basically, I’d love to win most of these perfumes!

  • Ray-Flection seems like a fit name for a fragrance that smells like sunlight. I also find very interesting the idea behind it – that of an alien flower.
    I am from Europe. Thanks for the draw!

  • I enjoyed reading all the mini reviews, but what I liked most was the one from Ermano Picco for Masque Milano’s Ray-Flection: When I spray it, I can’t help but thinking of aliens like in the movie Cocoon, exuding that miracle light giving health and energy as you bathe in rejuvenating waters. The honey-dripping floral softness of Ray-flection radiates solar aldehydes and well-being. It illuminates you and that is perfect for Summer 2021
    This fragrance sounds really intriguing!! Thanks! Europe

  • What a intresting and beautiful choices, that hard to choose which one. some f perfumes I have not tested, but they descriptions sound very beautiful, for example Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir chosen by Michelyn – beautiful floral perfume with mask and creamy sandalwood in the base.
    I would love to win:
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Pomelos M. Micallef
    Masque Milano for 35ml of Ray-Flection
    Mango Skin

    from USA

  • I’m in the US and would gladly forgo any fragrance to dive into that Corsica photo! Oh how I miss travel! Nicoleta Tomsa moved Bombay Bling up on my sample list with her description of its “fresh, bright mango (the best one I have ever smelled).” I also loved the “literal sunshine” description of Ray-Flection from Ermano Picco. I would love to win one of these. Thanks for the reviews and photos!

  • Love all your choices and the photos were beautiful
    I would like
    Dsh perfumes Royal grey cologne as I really like her work and tea perfume
    Also Toujours Espoir for the peony
    Bombay Bling and Mango Skin
    Ray flection
    Pomelos

  • Christos GX says:

    Great choices, my personal favorite is Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera , every fragrance would be an amazing price to win,but the go to for me is M.Micallef Pomelos and Mango Skin.I live in Greece

  • mossandflowers says:

    I haven’t tried any of these, but I think the descriptions of Pomelos and Royal Grey are my favorites. I live in Virginia, USA, and I would be very happy to win any of these!

  • Wow these all sound fantastic! Though I am in Canada, based on the descriptions, my faves from this list that I would also love to win would be Mango Skin, Masque Milano Ray-flection (the Nishane and Ateliers both sound amazing too though I know they are not offered)!!!

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thank you for the chance to win these fragrances.

    I would love to win

    Bombay Bling – Neela Vermiere has managed to capture the very essence of an Indian summer with this fragrance. my mind is taken back to hot sultry days, eating Alfonso mangoes with the juices dripping everywhere, ice cold kulfis with their cardamom hit and blooming flowers everywhere.

    Love-in-a-Mist – I’ve been in the US for a while now and New England is one of the few areas that I have absolutely not had a chance to visit. I love the composition of this fragrance and the love-in-a-mist accord fascinates me.

    Royal Grey Cologne – What can I say, when I see a DSH fragrance I want to try it. The idea of a summer scent based on an Earl Grey Tea is just fantastic

    Mango Skin – More Mango scents, yes please!

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • wandering_nose says:

    Summer perfumes bear special significance this year somehow… They herald new, friendlier beginnings and hope for brighter times ahead. My favorites among CaFleureBon editors’ choices would be: Bombay Bling, Ray-Flection, Mango Skin, and Pomelo Rivera.
    I would like to win the following:
    1. Bombay Bling – I love soft gourmand-ish florals and Neela Vermeire’s creation sounds so unique
    2. Ray-Flection – it sounds warm, comforting, smooth and magical
    3. Toujours Espoir – I love when pink pepper is pronounced in the opening alongside alluring florals, and patchouli & sandalwood warm up the dry-down
    4. Pomelos – the combination of the citrus notes sounds mouthwateringly delicious so yes, please!
    Thank you from Ireland, EU

  • Out of all of Cafleurebon’s choices for summer fragrances, my favorites were (and these are the ones which I’d like to win and in this order):
    1)Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling because of its list of notes and because Nicoleta said that it’s the best mango scent in a fragrance she’s ever smelled.
    2)Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin because of its list of notes.
    3)Masque Milano Ray-flection because I want to see what, perfumer, Alex Lee’s perfumer skills are like, i.e. I’ve heard that he was skilled at manipulating nature to make this one.
    4)DSH Perfumes Royal Grey Cologne because I enjoy Earl Grey tea and I truly want to try a DSH fragrance, since I haven’t tried one yet.
    I live in MD., U.S.A.

  • What an amazing selection! I would love to win them all! I am new to your site & learning about perfume! I have worn the same perfume my whole like (24, Faubourg, Hermes). My pre-IFRA & EU changes bottle has run out & the very synthetic reformulation isn’t the same. Now, I’m looking for 1 (or many more!) new fragrances! Your site is great! I’m learning so much! I want to explore all these gorgeous scents! If I had to chose one, maybe Love in a Mist? I’d really like to know what your expert opinions think I’d love as a summer scent based on how much I loved the old version of 24 Faubourg. Thank you!

  • Rachel’s answer Part 2:
    This my first post, so I’m figuring out the rules ❤️
    I live in the USA
    1) Masque Milano Ray-flection: smells of the sun! Who wouldn’t want to try that?
    2) Pomelos: I love pomelos & it is exactly right that pomelos (compared to grapefruit) float instead of pierce. Also, rhubarb & cedar!
    3) Bombay Bling: I’ve never even smelled a perfume with mango as an ingredient!
    4) Love-in-A-Mist: I’ve never found a mimosa perfume that I love (though I love the smell of mimosa), bucolic & meadows are wonderful; also I want to live in the English countryside one summer.
    5) Royal Grey (DSH): tea & England! I’ve never tried a tea scent!
    6) Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir: Any perfume MADE IN GRASSE!!!! I want to try!!!

  • Michael Prince says:

    Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera sounds like a beautiful fresh, bright, and uplifting orange blossom and a zesty grapefruit note. Mango Skin sounds so good with it’s realistic mango note along with blackberries and beautiful floral facets. Rayflection sounds delightful with aldehydes, solar notes, and fresh musks. Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos sounds like a lovely blend of fresh citruses and florals. Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling sounds amazing with so much depth of fruity and floral notes as well as vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, and tobacco. I would like to win.
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin 
    Parfums M. Micallef Pomelos
     Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir
    Masque Milano Ray-Flection
    DSH Royal Grey Cologne
    Manos Gerakinis Omen
    Love-in-a-Mist
    I am from Ohio, USA

  • I’d be happy to win any of these, but some that stood out most to me are Bombay Bling (the best mango ever smelt?!), Love-In-A-Mist (“gently animalic”, and those notes!), Omen (“shaded forest oasis”), and Royal Grey (“forget the heat, lie back and think of England”)… though, like I say, I’d be happy with any of these prizes. (SoCal)

  • lilacdays says:

    I would love to win one of these two: Bombay Bling or Toujours Espoir.
    One of my favourites ever summer fragrances is Musc from Bruno Acampora.
    Many thanks for this draw. I live in France.

  • It is a difficult choice to have only one from this list as all of them seem to be great addition to any summer fragrance wardrobe. However, if forced at gunpoint, I would go with Ray-Flection. I find the idea of a fragrant sunlight and the whole concept of alien flower rather interesting.
    Thanks for the draw! EU

  • I never tried anything from Manos Gerakinis, but Omen seems like an interesting starting point. It is created in collaboration with Miguel Matos, so I am sure it is going to be great.
    I am based in the EU. Many thanks!

  • Sandro Mateush says:

    I really like the “Mango skin” fragrance, I don’t have it, but I’ve listened to it many times. Very juicy and bright. This fragrance sends me into pleasant memories of Sri Lanka when I was sitting on the beach with mangoes in my hands and didn’t think about work at all.
    Thanks, Olya!

    Also very impressive was the description of the fragrance from DSH Parfums – Royal Grey. I’m a fan of Earl Grey tea and the idea of “tea” fragrances is close to me. I love a state of calm comfort.
    Thanks to Lauryn!

    Each fragrance in this collection looks unique, so different shades of summer magic.
    Thanks to the authors for the selection and for this draw.
    Have a nice summer days!

    I would like to enter the draw for:
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Masque Milano Ray-Flection
    M. Micallef Pomelos

    I’m from EU

  • I would love to win Ray-Flection because I could do with some solar aldehydes and well-being! I am in the UK

  • Uncle1979 says:

    My favorite choices from the article are
    Masque Milano Ray-flection
    Russian Tea is top tea fragrance, I believe Ray-flection is a nice floral fragrance with honey, and cedar
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Nicoleta take on Bombay Bling reminded me of Mango Lychee Cake, traditional for Indian cuisine . It’s possible Neela Vermeire took some inspiration from it , you can find it in every Indian coffee shop, bakery and restaurant.
    Nishane Ege
    EGE/AIГAIO reminds of me making and eating Basil Mint Cake with walnuts , and drinking lime juice. I like it.
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    I do know only one Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrance …. Mango Skin , just a sample but still. Love the smell, and taste of mango , and i had to try it. One of the best ripe mango fragrances on the market. It also smells natural.

    I’d like to win
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Masque Milano Ray-flection
    Appreciate reading about all of your summer picks, and the giveaway campaign
    On my long vacation in Spain

  • petergigov says:

    Some interesting fragrances I have to try
    Masque Milano Ray-flection
    Fun , solar and aldehydic
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    “fizzy overdose of tropical fruity brightness, and the perfectly pitched chorus of florals mixed in with just the right amount of spicy and sensual accords”
    Wow
    Nishane Ege I know
    Well made, pleasing, long lasting and certainly compliment magnet green aquatic.
    Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera
    Italian summer in a bottle
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    I know two Vilhelm Perfumery scents , Dear Polly and Morning Chess . Fragrances in the same ballpark as Mango Skin i really appreciate. Juicy fruitiness just work in those days i want to go to a bar on the beach, and have some fun.
    I would love to win one of Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling , Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin , Masque Milano Ray-flection
    Exciting giveaway, USA
    Regards

  • JulietteC says:

    This summer was going to be. (hopefully) quite active and vibrant for me, as a future mom to be. Hoped to travel quite a bit, but Covid makes it difficult. We were planing a 6 day vacation to Lisbon at the beggining of July, but our flight got cancelled. So, right now, while I am dealing with these rainy weeks (familiar feeling for those who are living in Europe), I am cheering myself with citrusy, warm, flowery fragrances and the thought of a (at least) seaside vacation in Greece .

    So, while waiting, thank you for this chance!

    I would love any of fragrances listed below for this summer and these are the most appealing descriptions to me from your wonderful article:

    1. Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling with
    “the exuberant and fizzy overdose of tropical fruity brightness, and the perfectly pitched chorus of florals mixed in with just the right amount of spicy and sensual accords”

    2. Masque Milano Ray-flection with
    “The honey-dripping floral softness”

    3. Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera with
    “garlands of jasmine petals unfurling gently in the crisp early morning breeze”

    4. Villa Des Parfums Toujours Espoir with
    “The silken, sunlit pink petals of roses and peonies intertwine then unfurl surrounded in verdant greenery”

    5. Manos Gerakinis Omen
    “a cloud of fluffy musks, whose interaction with the ambergris note evokes the sea breeze”

    6. M Micallef Pomelos
    “a precious gift from the thick summer air”

    I live in EU and hopping for a great summer!

  • WaltherP99 says:

    As usual I’ll share my thoughts on the fragrances I know:
    1. Masque Milano Ray-Flection
    To me mostly mimosa fragrance, with cardamom, cedar, musks and beeswax. I like it a lot , but I’m not sure I would call it summer fragrance, the cedar , the cardamom and the musks are prominent. A windy summer night maybe , I would not wear it in high heat. “Honey-dripping” emotions I don’t get , more like waxy beeswax organic lotion.
    2. Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    Second best Neela Vermeire fragrance , after Mohur Extrait.
    Fruity spicy opening, floral heart , and woody base.
    3. Nishane Ege
    Green aromatic with mastic
    4. Manos Gerakinis Omen
    Saffron-y leather , apple, bay leaf and green tea. Rainy weather fragrance in my opinion.
    5. DSH Perfumes Royal Grey
    Good friend of mine is a fan of Dawn Spencer Hurwitz , but I can’t wear natural perfumes. My skin is really dry , and naturals do last no more than 30-45 minutes on my skin.
    6. Atelier Des Ors Pomelo Riviera
    Juicy grapefruit, uplifting, fresh and salty.
    7. Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    I am teetotaller, but I clearly detect red wine in Mango Skin. Sangria with mango , and other tropical fruits. I love the way Mango Skin smells.
    Reviewers picks I’d love to win
    1. Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin
    2. Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling
    3. Masque Milano Ray-Flection
    Thanks for the fine work , and the opportunity.
    USA

  • Atelier des Ors Pomelo Riviera is so juicy and effervescent , the other 9 fragrances i do not know.
    I’ll go with Olya Bar, Nicoleta Tomsa and Ermano Picco 2021 Summer choices
    Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin , because of how happy and carefree it is. Tropical fruity cocktail and sugar confetti.
    Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling , because of the fresh mango , and the tropical fruityness , spices and florals all blended nicely.
    Masque Milano Ray-flection , because I like mimosa, and I like to this honey dripping floral.
    Thanks for the draw
    USA

  • zhiang0113 says:

    Mmm, when it comes to summer, I love how citruses can cut through the heat and quench my thirst for fresh fragrances! But tropical fruits also make for a unique twist on an invigorating summer scent 🙂

    I would love to win Neela Vermiere’s Bombay Bling (I love mango!), M. Micallef’s Pomelos, and Masque Milano’s Ray-Flection. I live in the UK, and thanks for the giveaway!