The physiological effect of a just-sniffed fragrance hitting our memory centre allows us to be reminded of places we’ve been or people we’ve been with. But a great scent can also spiral thoughts into the future, and help us to envision where we want to go.

CARIBBEAN DREAMIN’
Perfumes with coconut accords over fresh aquatic notes or soft florals will feel like a gentle breeze wafting around you as you sway in a beach hammock.

Try: Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers ‘G’ , a fresh woody-oriental with coconut in its top notes and a coconut milk base, and fresh touches of apple skin, mandarin and jasmine.
Or: Jennifer Lopez’s Miami Glow , a crisp citrus floral laced with coconut, fresh grapefruit, exotic passion fruit, blond woods and sunbaked sand.

LAZY LAWN LAYIN’
Scents laced with leafy green and fresh cut grass accords let you feel the simultaneous comfort of the sun on your face and the cool grass tickling the back of your neck.

Try: Paris Jardins Romantiques by Yves Saint Laurent , with the crisp aroma of fresh cut grass around a lush bouquet of mandarin, lilac, rose, violet and light musk.
Or: Annick Goutal Petite Cherie , with a fresh delicious blend of just-cut grass, soft peach, rose and pear vanilla.

ENERGIZE & DIVE
Any blends of zesty citrus notes will revitalize you, just like a quick dip into cold waves during the high heat of summer.

Try: Aquaflore by Carolina Herrera , a spontaneous, dynamic and young fragrance mixing a fresh water accord with mandarin, melon, peach, cyclamen and woods.
Or: CK One Electric , a crisp and exciting bright citrus, emotionally charged by a blend of lime, mandarin, waterlily, violet leaves and light woods.

SUMMER RAIN *
Perfumes with exotic florals, wet’n’fresh aquatic accords and crisp green notes feel like dewey summer raindrops kissing your skin.

Try: Rain by Marc Jacobs , which blends wet cut grass with dewy cypress, teak wood, white orchid, and fresh wild strawberry.
Or: Cool Water Women , a crisp water floral fragrance, laced with aquatic accords, waterlily, pineapple and honeydew melon.

SEA BREEZE
Ultimate getaway scents will radiate with the freshness of tropical waters, as lush blends of pure freshness and exotic accents.
Try: Island by Michael Kors , the ultimate escape scent that sparkles with notes from Kauai waterfalls, fresh kiwi, and a pure oxygen accord over soft florals and driftwood.
Or: Ck One Summer , which fuses fresh citrus with seagrass, lime, blue mint, cucumber green apple, driftwood, and water accords.