What is a fresh fragrance?

One built around citrus, aquatic, green or aromatic notes — bergamot, lemon, sea salt, mint, basil and lavender are typical. The effect is clean and energising rather than warm or sweet.

Do citrus perfumes last long?

Citrus notes themselves fade within the first hour, which is why fresh fragrances are usually built over musk, ambroxan or light woods. In eau de parfum concentration expect roughly 5–7 hours, less in high heat.

What is the best fresh perfume for summer?

Look for aquatic and citrus openings with a musky base — they stay comfortable in heat where sweet and ambery scents can turn heavy. The fresh and citrus fragrances in this collection are all eau de parfum, so they hold up better than a typical summer cologne.