Looking for a fresh fragrance to make you feel chic and always put together? I love crisp colognes and cologne-inspired eau de toilette for this very reason. They’re light and bright and always apropos no matter the season or occasion.
I’m drawn to fragrances that have a defining citrus note combined with warm musk and often a sheer floral aspect that isn’t too flowery but that adds dimension and elegance.
Here, a few of my top-choice fragrances that always brighten my day:
Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale: crisp and light and understated chic. This scent was created in 1853 for the Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, and its transparent citrusy floral nature remains beautifully wearable. $121/100mL at The Bay
Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne: classic, citrusy, streamlined and very Italian! Bring out the white linen. $212/100mL at The Bay
Givenchy Eau de Givenchy Paris Eau de Toilette: a resort-ready citrus spritz that combines sexy warm musk with pleasant bitter greenness and plush summer blossoms. $115 at Walmart
Chanel Paris Riviera Eau de Toilette: fresh with a slight powdery-floral character inspired by the Côte d”Azur. There’s a hit of sunshine and coastal cocktail hour in here too. $119/50mL at The Bay
Love them all!