Holiday Perfumes That Will Whisk You Away

Dreaming of hazy days, floaty dresses, sundowners, sand beneath your toes and the waft of jasmine on the evening air? We are are 100% with you. We all know the power of a great summer holiday perfume in its ability to wrap around your senses, like an invisible cloak, transporting us to sunnier chores no matter where you actually are. That ‘holiday’ feeling, after all, is a deliciously happy one, one that conjures up those care-free memories, where everything is in slo-mo and work is strictly off the agenda.

Fashion psychologist, Shakaila Forbes-Bell, founder of Fashion is Psychology said there is actually a proper science to it all. "Smell is one of our most powerful senses as it plugs into our limbic system - the part of the brain linked to instincts and emotions," reveals Forbes-Bell. "We can utilise fragrances to transport us to different times and places due to the ability of our sense of smell to evoke strong memories. Scents that remind you of a cherished time and place will be especially powerful. Think of the smell of the hotel you stayed at in Jamaica or the restaurant you ate at in Italy, those scents will transport you back to those places, allowing you to escape the confinement of our current realities."

Of course, it can take months - or even years - for the world's finest Master Perfumers to be able to conjure up the perfect holiday perfume, using top, heart and base notes to create a fragrance that can truly encapsulate that sun-drizzled trip. From light-filled florals to big, blousy blooms, breezy coconut and zesty citrus notes, these are the warm-weather notes we are so ready for.

So whether you're packing for a vacay to the white isle of Ibiza, Cornwall's hidden coves or a remote tropical paradise and on the hunt for the perfect complimentary fragrance, or just fancy a spritz to instantly fast track you there right now- here's our pick of the best holiday perfumes.

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