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Elle
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
The 7 Best Salty Perfumes That Smell Like Summer In A Bottle
When I think of my favourite summer memories, long beach days and the scent of salty, sun-kissed skin come to mind - and it seems the fragrance world has caught on. Sea salt notes are trending for summer 2025, lending an aquatic touch to beachy florals and woody musks. 'Summer never gets old, and anything that makes us think of the ocean has the potential to bring joy,' David Seth Moltz, perfumer and co-founder of D.S. & Durga, tells ELLE. While salt itself doesn't have a strong aroma, ozonic accords and musky notes like ambergris are often used to give perfumes a salty essence. 'Oceanic notes make perfumes smell more realistic,' adds Moltz. Just like how salt enhances flavour in food, salty notes can amplify a fragrance's profile, adding a savoury, skin-like quality. From classics like Jo Malone's Wood Sage and Sea Salt to Glossier's buzzy You Fleur, I sniffed my way through dozens of sea salt perfumes to determine which ones are truly worth the hype. Discover my edit below. Tropical florals and marine notes are a match made in fragrance heaven in this bestselling Ellis Brooklyn perfume. Ylang-ylang and tiare flower blend with salty vegan ambergris to create a summery scent that's anything but basic. Want a subtle way to dip your toe into the sea salt perfume trend? The latest iteration of Glossier's cult-loved You is more summery than its predecessors, featuring sea salt accord and apricot skin atop musky ambrox base notes. I think it's even better than the original. It is a very soft fragrance that evokes the feeling of freshly laundered towels. It's very comforting and cosy, and the quintessential girlhood scent. This generation's Marc Jacobs Daisy. Rose Atlantic is an ode to Moltz's favourite summer destination: the New England coast. This perfume smells just like the region's fragrant seaside roses mixed with salty ocean air. It also boasts impressive longevity and sillage - you'll only need a few sprays for this modern rose scent to linger all day. On the hottest days, the last thing you want is a heavy fragrance. Enter this refreshing hair and body mist, lightly scented with honeysuckle, lily of the valley, and pink sea salt. It's designed to have an instant cooling effect—much like a welcome breeze. The original sea salt scent, Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt evokes crashing waves on rugged cliffs, blending earthy sage, sea salt, and musky ambrette. It's the quintessential summer office fragrance: sophisticated and memorable, yet not overpowering. (Its eau de cologne formulation is less potent than an eau de parfum, making it ideal for those who prefer a more subtle fragrance.) I keep a bottle at my desk for a midday pick-me-up that won't give my coworkers a headache. Salted Muse smells fresh and a little earthy (in a good way), like that first whiff of ocean air you breathe in on a beach day. There's something a little brine-y about it that makes you want to go back for another smell. If your signature cocktail is a dirty martini, this fig and olive tree-infused scent is a must-try. After its collaboration with Chloë Sevigny, niche perfume brand Regime des Fleurs has stayed on my radar for its unique, evocative fragrances. Inspired by midnight beaches and bioluminescent surf, Nitesurf Neroli features a rare smoked seashell accord that makes it one of the most distinctive floral perfumes on the market. It's an ethereal scent I love reaching for on sultry summer nights. Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for publications like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Country Living, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of professional experience covering a variety of lifestyle topics from home to fashion, with an advanced background in beauty and fragrance. When she's not researching the most worthy Prime Day deals or hands-on testing all the latest perfume launches, Lauren is probably hanging out with her cat Serafina or flexing her AMC A-List membership at the movie theater. You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L'Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
Elle
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
This Beachy Ingredient Is the Secret to 2025's Most-Loved Summer Perfumes
When I think of my favorite summer memories, long beach days and the scent of salty, sun-kissed skin come to mind—and it seems the fragrance world has caught on. Sea salt notes are trending for summer 2025, lending an aquatic touch to beachy florals and woody musks. "Summer never gets old, and anything that makes us think of the ocean has the potential to bring joy," David Seth Moltz, perfumer and co-founder of D.S. & Durga, tells ELLE. While salt itself doesn't have a strong aroma, ozonic accords and musky notes like ambergris are often used to give perfumes a salty essence. "Oceanic notes make perfumes smell more realistic," adds Moltz. Just like how salt enhances flavor in food, salty notes can amplify a fragrance's profile, adding a savory, skin-like quality. From classics like Jo Malone's Wood Sage and Sea Salt to Glossier's buzzy You Fleur, I sniffed my way through dozens of sea salt perfumes—and tapped Moltz and ELLE editors—to determine which ones are truly worth the hype. Discover my edit below. Tropical florals and marine notes are a match made in fragrance heaven in this bestselling Ellis Brooklyn perfume. Ylang ylang and tiare flower blend with salty vegan ambergris to create a summery scent that's anything but basic. 'Salt Eau de Parfum is the first day of a beach vacation," Ellis Brooklyn founder Bee Shapiro previously told ELLE. "You wake up early on your own, there's no one on the beach yet, and there's still that morning freshness in the air. It's such a unique fragrance because it's not playing on any oceanside perfume stereotypes. It's this gorgeous, sophisticated take on how the ocean makes us feel.' Key notes: Ylang ylang, Tahitian tiare, ambergris Sizes: 0.34-3.4 oz. Want a subtle way to dip your toe into the sea salt perfume trend? The latest iteration of Glossier's cult-loved You is more summery than its predecessors, featuring sea salt accord and apricot skin atop musky ambrox base notes. Personally, I think it's even better than the original. 'This smells like sunshine and showering after a day in the ocean, without any of notes of sunscreen," adds Beauty Director Kathleen Hou. "It is a very soft fragrance that evokes the feeling of freshly laundered towels... It's very comforting and cozy and the quintessential girlhood scent—this generation's Marc Jacobs Daisy.' Key notes: Apricot skin, osmanthus, sea salt, cashmeran Sizes: 0.27-1.7 oz. Rose Atlantic is an ode to Moltz's favorite summer destination: the New England coast. As a New England native myself, I can confirm this perfume smells just like the region's fragrant seaside roses mixed with salty ocean air. It also boasts impressive longevity and sillage—you'll only need a few sprays for this modern rose scent to linger all day. Key notes: Lemon, rose, salt water, dune grass Sizes: 0.33-3.4 oz. On the hottest days, the last thing you want is a heavy fragrance. Enter this refreshing hair and body mist, lightly scented with honeysuckle, lily of the valley, and pink sea salt. It's designed to have an instant cooling effect—much like a welcome breeze. "This scent is heavenly," raves one Amazon reviewer. "It's light yet floral and sweet with the perfect balance of salt air, so you smell so fresh when wearing it! This one will be a staple for me." Key notes: Honeysuckle, muguet, pink sea salt Size: 3.4 oz. The original sea salt scent, Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt evokes crashing waves on rugged cliffs, blending earthy sage, sea salt, and musky ambrette. To me, it's the quintessential summer office fragrance: sophisticated and memorable, yet not overpowering. (Its eau de cologne formulation is less potent than an eau de parfum, making it ideal for those who prefer a more subtle fragrance.) I keep a bottle at my desk for a midday pick-me-up that won't give my coworkers a headache. Key notes: Ambrette seeds, sea salt, sage Sizes: o.3-3.4 oz. Looking for a gourmand perfume that won't turn cloying in the summer heat? Consider Liis's Choux Choux, inspired by the fluffy French pastry of the same name. This irresistible scent features a sea salt note drawn from fleur de sel caramel, balanced by citrus peel, sandalwood, and creamy, lactonic aromas. Key notes: Citrus peel, cream, fleur de sel caramel, sandalwood, vanilla Size: 1.7 oz. If you're a fan of aquatic, slightly soapy perfumes, Salt Air is worth a sniff. Combining driftwood, sea salt, cotton blossom, and water lily, it's a fresh-out-of-the-shower-skin scent that's as soothing as lapping waves. 'Every time I smell this fragrance, I feel like I should be driving down the Pacific Coast Highway in a convertible," says Beauty Editor Katie Berohn. "To me, this fragrance is Los Angeles in a bottle—vibrant, sexy, and a little unexpected.' Key notes: Sea salt, seaweed, water lily, cotton blossom, driftwood Sizes: 0.33-1.7 oz. Made to mimic the scent of perfumed skin after a dip in the ocean, La Mar blends creamy coconut, salt water, jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose. While I haven't had the chance to try it just yet, it seems like the kind of intoxicating fragrance you'd wear while lounging in a private cabana at a five-star resort in the Maldives. Bonus: Its quartz-capped bottle easily doubles as decor. "It's light and feminine, wearable enough for everyday and special enough for date night," notes one Bloomingdale's reviewer. Key notes: Jasmine, sea water, tuberose, gardenia, coconut Sizes: 1.3-2.5 oz. Salt-forward fragrances ooze sex appeal, since they often evoke the scent of lightly sweaty skin. Described as a "savory skin musk," Eauso Vert's Salvia Salvia smells like humid air after a tropical thunderstorm. "Salt and mineral accents along with Mexican herbs, like salvia and clary sage, make this scent stand out,' Hou adds. An earthy base of labdanum and ambermax give it depth and longevity, lingering well beyond the six-hour mark on my skin. It's complex but not overwhelming, making it ideal for year-round wear." Key notes: Mexican green lime, sea salt, sage, labdanum Size: 1.7 fl. oz. "Salted Muse smells fresh and a little earthy (in a good way), like that first whiff of ocean air you breathe in on a beach day," says Commerce Editor Sarah Maberry. "There's something a little brine-y about it that makes you want to go back for another smell." If your signature cocktail is a dirty martini, this fig and olive tree-infused scent is a must-try. Key notes: Sea salt, olive tree, cedar Sizes: 0.33-3.4 fl. oz. Like vanilla soft serve on a scorching afternoon, this fragrance mist is equal parts creamy and refreshing. At first spritz, it's pure nostalgic vanilla sugar, but it dries down to cozy sandalwood, keeping it from veering too saccharine. It also happens to be one of the longest-lasting body mists I've ever tested. I love how it transforms on my skin throughout the day—I can still catch whiffs of it well into the evening. Key notes: Vanilla, sea salt, sandalwood Size: 8 fl oz. After its collaboration with Chloe Sevigny, niche perfume brand Regime des Fleurs has stayed on my radar for its unique, evocative fragrances. Inspired by midnight beaches and bioluminescent surf, Nitesurf Neroli features a rare smoked seashell accord that makes it one of the most distinctive floral perfumes on the market. It's an ethereal scent I love reaching for on sultry summer nights. Key notes: Neroli, salty mist, citrus, smoked seashells, ambroxan Size: 2.5 oz. David Seth Moltz is a perfumer and co-founder of D.S. & Durga. Lauren Gruber is a seasoned commerce writer and editor with over four years of experience covering lifestyle topics, specializing in beauty and fragrance. For this roundup, she consulted a scent expert about the sea salt perfume trend and tapped her fellow editors for their recommendations. After conducting extensive research on the topic, she personally tested nearly every scent on this list to round up the 12 best sea salt perfumes.
Metro
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Glossier has launched a new You Fleur fragrance and I was pleasantly surprised
SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. The first thing that springs to mind when I think of Glossier, is the signature You fragrance. I remember the first time I stepped foot in the store, I couldn't get enough of the scent wafting through my nostrils, and needed it pumped throughout my home like it is in the flagship stores. Ever since Glossier launched its You fragrance in 2017, which sold out due to popular demand (naturally), I have worn it every day. While I generally wear it in the day time, it is the perfect base scent to layer other fragrances on for evening, namely my beloved Escentric Molecules. I've tried the solid perfume, deodorant and scented candle, and stock up on Glossier's You perfume numerous times throughout the year. Some may even say, I'm a die-hard fan. Fast forward to 2024, Glossier expanded its fragrance collection to include You Rêve and You Doux, which I have also tried. While I prefer You Doux out of the two, I'm still an OG You original stan. Enter 2025, and Glossier has added to the You fragrance line once again with the You Fleur scent. Admittedly, I was dubious. Do we really need another You fragrance? But I have been testing it for the last few weeks, so I thought I'd share my honest thoughts. The Glossier You Fleur is a multi-layered skin-scent, which boasts notes of ylang ylang, apricot, osmanthus, as well as mineral salt to ground the sweeter notes, with the help of deep cashmeran and suede base notes. The website reads: 'Fleur shares the same warm, musky base note as Glossier You – so it smells a little bit different on everyone.' Now I'm aware scents react differently with your body's natural oils, but Glossier's fragrances have been designed to function as skin-scent enhancers. This means they can be worn beautifully on their own, but also layer well with other fragrances. When I think of floral scents I stereotypically think of grandmother's with their rose or jasmine perfumes (sorry!), but Fleur is a far cry from that, which I was pleased to learn. Yes, I could detect botanical layers, but those floral accords are subtle – not like I had blindly walked into a fragrant rose bush, which I assumed this creation would smell like. There is no denying it is a floral fragrance when you first spritz it, but as You Fleur settled on my skin the blend transformed into a softer scent that bordered on being more musk and mysterious, which I prefer, especially as I lean towards citrus or musk blends over floral. At times, I would catch a waft and could detect coconut notes, which I put down to the blend of ylang ylang and the woody combination. More Trending What I love is You Fleur is not heady, pungent, overbearing, or sickly sweet like traditional floral fragrances – much to my delight. Glossier has crafted a floral fragrance that is a happy medium between being light, fresh, slightly sweet, but wearable. If I was to describe Glossier's You Fleur I would liken it to a fresh sea breeze blowing in from the tropical coast while sipping on a pina colada at sunset. The bottle is the same shape as the other designs in the range, which I expected, but it is in a lilac colourway. If I'm being super picky, I was surprised to find the bottle in a purple tone, as I expected a sunshine yellow or different pink tone to reflect the title – but then again the original You is in a pink dusky rose tone. Plus, Glossier's new drop is vegan and cruelty free, which is ideal for the eco-conscious beauty buff. I would definitely recommend it for those who like a floral or tropical fragrance, as well as those looking for a new summer scent because the aromas fit that brief perfectly. While I prefer You Fleur to the opulent You Rêve, Glossier's original You still remains the reigning champion in my eyes purely because I am prefer a fresh scent to sweeter perfumes. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: Shopping expert reveals must-have items for your home and beauty routine from Victoria Beckham, Dusk and more MORE: Score over £220 of beauty best-sellers for just £49 with this Boots beauty box MORE: Glossier expands fragrance line with 'amazing' brand new scent
