10 Perfumes That Smell Like A Tropical Beach Vacation In A Bottle

Scents have a special way of taking you right back to your favorite summer getaway even without hopping on the plane.

By Kimberly Wilson · Updated May 6, 2023

Scents have a special way of taking you right back to your favorite summer getaway even without hopping on the plane.

There are two types of fragrances that are most associated with summer: one is a sweet, classic and zesty citrus, while the other is creamy, coconut, and delicious. Though both are different — each of them are respectively like an instant vacation in a bottle.

Whether you’re picking out scents for your next vacation, or just looking to channel the relaxing ambience of the beach, here are 10 of the most evocative scents that are nostalgic of summer in a bottle.

01 Maison Margiela REPLICA Beach Walk

Maison Margiela’s cult-famous Replica collection Beach Walk is a modern floral fragrance that evokes the memory of a stroll along the ocean on a warm summer day.

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02 BYREDO Sundazed Eau de Parfum

This scent reminds you of the first rays of sunshine after winter.

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03 The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun Eau de Parfum

This irresistibly delicious perfume is a dreamy holiday in a bottle with enticing notes of coconut water, frangipani, fresh citrus, crisp sea salt, and gourmand vanilla.

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04 Ellis Brooklyn Sweet

Ellis Brooklyn Sweet Eau de Parfum is a joyful scent that embodies living in the present.

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05 Vacation Eau de Toilette

This nostalgia-inspiring perfume from Vacation mixes classic sunscreen notes of coconut, banana, pineapple and orange blossom, with classic poolside notes.

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06 Tom Ford Eau De Soleil Blanc

This an inviting fusion of ylang-ylang, cardamom, and sea coconut will instantly transport you to your dream luxury resort.

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07 Swiss Arabian Layali Rouge Perfume Oil

Opening with sweet and juicy mango, pineapple, lemon, papaya and florals, this tropical scent sets the tone for the fabulous night ahead.

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08 Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Paradise Eau de Toilette

Take this on your next island getaway, destination wedding, or honeymoon — or just spritz it on IRL for an immediate mental vacay.

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09 Bobbi Brown Beach Fragrance

This perfume smells like a day at the beach… literally.

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10 Mancera Holidays

With notes of coconut and tiare flower this scent will evoke a state of relaxation while transporting you to a warm and exotic climate.

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95.16 Shop Now

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