Who says that smelling like the beach should only happen when you get to go on vacation? Luckily, with perfume you can bring any scent you like right into your home.
So, even if you’re not on vacation, you are still able to experience the relaxing scents of the beach.
All you need to do to achieve this is find the right fragrance. But, that is easier said than done.
There are tons of scents and perfumes to choose from and we don’t always want to walk around a perfume store trying them all at once until we’re left with a devilish concoction of scents.
So, if you’re looking for a fragrance that smells like the beach and you don’t want to go buy a bunch of perfume to test them, then check out our list.
We have curated the best perfumes that smell just like the beach for you to try today!
Perfumes That Smell Like The Beach
Here, we have gathered all the best perfumes that smell just like the beach, make sure to try these to bring the waves and sand right to your front door.
OUR TOP PICK
This perfume acts as a time capsule for the times you spent walking on the docks or on the ocean sand.
It manages to bottle up the scent and essence of a fresh summer breeze as well as the zestiness from its grapefruit notes.
This is an incredibly romantic fragrance with its inclusion of peony notes.
This perfume will easily remind you of the vacations you’ve been on and leave you wanting more.
You could even wear this one at the beach to really tie it all together.
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This scent is incredibly popular and it’s unlikely that we even need to give it an introduction.
It is one of Dolce & Gabbana’s most famous and sought after perfumes. At over two decades old, this perfume is still timeless and perfect.
It has a fragrance that combines lemon and green apple which helps to make this a recognizable scent.
Once dry, you will be able to detect hints of musk and amber that really tie together that summer feel.
Also available at: The Perfume Shop, Dolce & Gabbana, Walmart
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This perfume by Jo malone is earthy and airy, making for an elegant fragrance that is reminiscent of a beach wedding.
You will feel enveloped by its lush green and oceanic scents while feeling relaxed all the while.
Try this one on for size on those hot summer days to turn your garden into a resort.
Also available at: Jo Malone, Walmart, John Lewis
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The bottle of this perfume alone is already reminiscent of a beach and it only gets better from there.
Once this perfume is applied you are greeted with a burst of neroli, orange, and musk all blended perfectly with the woody and sweet floral fragrances.
To top it all off, this perfume is unisex, so you and your partner can enjoy this together and it wouldn’t surprise me if you did share.
Also available at: Walmart, Clean Beauty
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This perfume reminds us of beachy sunrises.
Whilst the rest of the perfumes on this list are great for day use, we think that the spice and warmth make Soleil Blue perfect for night time use.
When you wear this fragrance you will be able to detect notes of cardamom, ylang-ylang, and sea coconut to take you away to a life of beach luxury.
Also available at: Walmart, Tom Ford, John Lewis
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As the name states, this perfume is heavily inspired by Mediterranean scents.
Because of this, we can already get a feel for how beachy this fragrance is going to be.
You are greeted with delectable smells of grapefruit and honeysuckle to turn this into a truly sweet escape.
Once the fragrance begins to dry you will be able to detect floral notes of jasmine, lily of the valley, and gardenia. We fall head over heels for this fragrance.
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If you’re someone who likes to be reminded of the thrilling sea and surfing adventures, then we recommend Cool Water Woman Wave by Davidoff.
This is very similar to Davidoff’s Cool Water Wave for men, except that it adds femenine hints of Sambac jasmine and Bondi beach flower.
Every spritz of this perfume will bring you a glorious burst of zest as well as being refreshingly cooling.
Also available at: Walmart, The Perfume Shop, Boots
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Hamog translates to “dew” in Tagalog and the scent of this perfume will be able to explain why that is.
You will be transported back to your favorite beach days as well as feeling nostalgic for the memories that come with it.
It’s true that when we smell certain scents we can trigger emotional responses and you’ll definitely feel it here.
This perfume has the green smell of freshly cut grass and will leave you feeling airy and refreshed.
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This perfume is enchanting and woody as well as having hints of floral scents. Elizabeth Arden’s White Tea reminds us of romantic and casual weekend escapes.
It isn’t entirely aquatic in scent but it definitely does give you a vague fragrance of the sea breeze and the ocean.
It is topped with notes of citrus that really add to the summery feel that you’re looking for.
It isn’t too sharp though and still remains soft and relaxing with the aroma of tea extract that will make you mellow out.
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Do you remember when you would jump into the pool as a kid and then gently rise to the surface to be met with the refreshing scents of summer?
Well, Hermes has managed to grab that scent and bottle it up to keep forever.
This fragrance has a wonderful combination of patchouli, mineral stone, juniper berry, and woody amber notes that really give this marine scent a unique delicacy.
Once you try this fragrance it is unlikely that you’ll turn back.
Also available at: Walmart, Hermes, The Perfume Shop
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This scent has a note of seaweed. We felt like we had to include one of these as for some it is an incredibly nostalgic smell.
Not everyone will appreciate this fragrance, but for those who do, you will not need to look further than Costa Azzurra.
This fragrance is unisex and some people state that it does have more of a masculine feel to it, but it is definitely wearable for women too.
You will be able to detect notes of driftwood, woody aqua, and summer breezes along with that touch of seaweed.
Also available at: Walmart, The Perfume Shop, Tom Ford
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The women and men’s version of St. Kitts by Tommy Bahama are very similar, but you will notice more floral scents in this fragrance.
However, both of them feature that beachy scent that we’re all looking for once applied.
This perfume has wonderful fragrance features including mango and starfruit as well as notes of freesia and frangipani.
The aquatic base holds this fragrance together and it is highlighted with notes of driftwood. You will find it easy to relax with St. Kitts.
Also available at: Walmart, Tommy Bahama
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This summertime scent is by the wonderful Judith Leiber.
This fragrance has a delectable scent of exotic coral and mixes it with tiare and heliotrope as well as being soaked in coconut.
To top it all of you can really smell the hints of sea air in this perfume.
When you spray this perfume you will be immediately hit with floral scents as well as the coconut and lime that makes it feel like you’re cruising around an exotic island.
Exotic Coral is a beautifully curated combination of scents to bring you back to your favorite summertime holiday with family memories.
If you’re looking for something that is going to transport you to the beach and other exotic places, then Exotic Coral is what you’re looking for.
Conclusion
When we’re not on vacation it is so easy to crave wanting to travel again, we love the sea air and the sense of freedom that comes with a good vacation.
We are here to tell you that you can still be reminded of those good times.
These are just some of our top picks for those of you looking to smell just like those summer beachy vacations.
Now, you can smell like the beach even in the middle of winter if you wanted to.
We hope that these perfumes are everything that you’ve been looking for!
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