The Most Gorgeous Perfumes that Transport You Back to Summer Holiday Destinations

Thinking back to the beautiful places we have visited is the greatest magic of travelling. No one will take away those wonderful memories of a carefree time. And you can even make them stronger by choosing a perfume that reminds you of the place where you had such a wonderful time. Whether it was on the top of a mountain after climbing a difficult via ferrata, on the beach in the shade of palm trees, or at a cosy cottage with a glass of wine and a book in your hand. All you have to do is choose the perfume with the right scent.

Destination: Exotic Holiday

Activities: swimming in the sea, sunbathing on the beach, sipping drinks by the pool and watching the sunset

To remind yourself of your summer adventures in exotic destinations such as Mexico, Bali, the Caribbean or Thailand, reach for fresh and sweet perfumes for a perfectly harmonious experience. Look for jasmine perfumes or rose perfumes, but also fragrances with notes of ylang ylang, yellow mandarin, bergamot, orange, peony or magnolia blossom. 

The fragrance has to have a clear exotic quality with the very first spritz, evoking the scents you remember from your walks along the beach or having breakfast with the sound of the waves in the background. 

Destination: Mediterranean

Activities: swimming in the sea, boat trips, walks in the city

Were you lucky enough to enjoy unforgettable moments in Capri, Santorini or Saint-Tropez? Closely associated with such places are aquatic fragrances with notes of white or pink lotus, as well as sweet woody notes such as those of blue cypress or herbal notes of yarrow blossom. Combined with a hint of bergamot, you’ll get a perfume with just the right Mediterranean vibe. 

Destination: Mountains

Activities: sports, hiking, swimming in a lake, forests and mountain gorges

You can easily transport yourself back to your holiday in the mountains by reaching for earthy fragrances. Pick perfumes with sandalwood, cypress and cedar, as well as green fragrances with notes of violet or geranium. The right fragrance will also evoke a refreshing breeze and scents of the forest. That’s the only way to fully bring your mind back to those specific places. 

Destination: City

Activities: sightseeing, good food, rooftop bars and evening walks

If you’ve made your dreams come true on your holiday in Paris, Porto or maybe Rome, reach for a gourmand perfume that will remind you of those beautiful days for a long time to come. Choose fragrances with notes of saffron, strawflower, tonka bean, fresh ginger or pink pepper. Vanilla perfumes and vetiver perfumes are also ideal. With the right combination of fragrance notes, you can enjoy a stroll under the Eiffel Tower at home in your living room. 

Destination: Countryside

Activities: sunbathing in the garden, walking in the woods, reading books, drinking wine

Are your fondest memories of relaxing in the countryside, where you let time pass you by, often spending time with just your thoughts? The countryside is all about one thing – complete serenity. Set a similar mood by reaching for a fruity fragrance with apricot or a perfume with apple notes. Ideally, it should also contain notes of cognac, neroli, rose, geranium or daisies.

So now you know what fragrance to pick to take your mind back to this year’s holiday adventures. And to create even stronger memories, take your perfume with you next year.