
As a Beauty Editor with a passion for delightful vacation scents, here are 10 fragrances on sale at Sephora that have caught my attention.
As summer arrives, my entire beauty routine transforms into a relaxed, beach-inspired affair. Can you tell I'm dreaming of a tropical escape? Picture salty, mermaid-like waves; a dewy, sun-kissed glow; a marine-themed eye shadow look (if I decide to wear any eye makeup); and, most importantly, a beachy fragrance that connects me to my inner sea siren. There's something about an aquatic or sun-soaked scent that instantly boosts my mood. Fragrance has the power to transport me—I swear I can feel the vacation breeze, even when I'm packed like a sardine with other commuters in a sweltering subway train. When I'm enveloped in a potion infused with salt, citrus, or coconut, I’m not just sweating; I’m glowing. It's safe to say I'm always searching for a new vacation-inspired scent to add to my expanding collection, especially with a holiday weekend approaching. Fortunately, Sephora's sale page is currently bursting with deals on some of my favorite beach-themed fragrances, along with some tempting new arrivals. Check out everything in my cart below—just in time for the Fourth.
Ellis Brooklyn
Sand Hair and Body Fragrance Mist
Notes: coconut milk, ginger lily, vanilla absolute
Can you get any more beachy than a body mist named Sand? This delightful blend captures the essence of sweet, sun-kissed skin without the scent of sunscreen. I apply it generously once summer hits, so I'm due for a refill.
Henry Rose
Boys of Summer Body Spray
Notes: pink pepper, organic lavandin abs enfleurage, orris concrete
Replace the sand with a fresh lawn, and you have Boys of Summer. As a unisex fragrance, it’s floral, earthy, and fresh all at once. It perfectly embodies the aroma of a casual backyard gathering.
Ellis Brooklyn
Peaches Hair and Body Fragrance Mist
Notes: sweet peach, orange flower, sugared musk
If you want to smell like a juicy peach cobbler cooling by an open window (who wouldn’t?), this is the fragrance for you. Peach scents are synonymous with summer, making this body spray an obvious choice for the coming months.
Ellis Brooklyn
Sun Fruit Eau de Parfum
Notes: fresh fig, handpicked jasmine, vanilla planifolia
Clearly, Ellis Brooklyn knows how to craft a quintessential summer scent. This one leans toward the warm and sweet side, with that beautiful, creamy fig whisking you away to a Mediterranean retreat.
DedCool
Aura Eau de Parfum
Notes: pear, cedar, caramel
Aura is designed to evoke the scent of a fruit-filled garden at noon: warm, juicy, and brimming with light. True to its name, this fragrance elevates my spirits with each spray. I even enjoy wearing it in colder months to lift my winter blues, but trust me—it truly shines in summer.
CLEAN RESERVE
H2Eau Water Lotus Eau de Parfum
Notes: water lily, muguet, musk
This gorgeous fragrance is inspired by "water lotus flowers basking in the morning sun," and I can’t think of anything more enchanting. I added it to my cart without hesitation.
By Rosie Jane
James Eau de Parfum
Notes: fig, amber, gardenia
Fig perfumes become incredibly popular in summer, and James captures its fresh, juicy essence perfectly. Gardenia is also a delightful note in perfumes (some believe these flowers have mystical properties), and I can confirm that this blend is simply divine.
SKYLAR
Isle Escape Eau de Parfum
Notes: cardamom, bergamot, sandalwood
Isle Escape features an aquatic scent that brings to mind a serene ocean mist—salty and refreshing. If you're seeking a fragrance to accompany your seaside adventures (or at least mentally transport you there), this Skylar scent is the one.
Maison Louis Marie
Antidris Cassis Eau de Parfum
Notes: cassis, white rose, tonka
At first glance, this perfume may not seem beachy, but believe me—you'll want to wear this delicate floral, green fragrance all summer long. The entire WWW beauty team has showered praise on this scent; editors swear it encapsulates the gardens of Versailles in a bottle.
NEST
Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil
Notes: Madagascar vanilla bean, vanilla orchid, coconut
There’s something undeniably alluring about the combination of vanilla and coconut, especially as it blends with your skin throughout the day. This concentrated perfume oil offers the perfect medium for that magical mix, absorbing into your skin for a natural, yet enduring signature scent.
Jamie Schneider is the senior beauty editor at Who What Wear based in New York City. With over seven years of industry experience, she specializes in trend forecasting and covers everything from innovative fragrance launches to essential makeup tutorials and celebrity profiles. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Organizational Studies and











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As a Beauty Editor with a passion for delightful vacation scents, here are 10 fragrances on sale at Sephora that have caught my attention.
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