Summer Fragrance reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 261 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Summer Fragrance brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Colognes, r/fragranceclones, r/FemFragLab, r/fragrance, r/ScentHeads. Top-rated brands include Xerjoff (4.3/5), Dior (4.5/5), Versace (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews261
Subreddits8
Posts48
Brands67
Products91
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#1
Xerjoff
4.3
(47)
"Xerjoff 40 Knots"
"Xerjoff Erba Gold"
"I was so critical of it and it's crazy it's like one of my favorites now"
"Xerjoff Naxos recommended fragrance"
"Erba Gold is majestic, very fruity."
"Uden is fantastic"
"Once the bottle aged a little the floral notes came out and it's fantastic"
"40 knots"
"Renaissance even though in the beginning I couldn't stand it but now that the floral notes are coming out as the bottle ages it's one of the best summer fragrances I've smelled."
"Erba gold"
#2
Dior
4.5
(15)
"My favorites I'd recommend you check out: Dior Homme Sport"
"From your list i suggest to you dior homme"
"Dior Homme"
"Dior Homme Sport"
"Dior Homme Cologne"
"DHS has been my absolute new favorite. I’ve tested it on numerous 90+ degree days the past week and the longevity is outstanding!"
"I have Dior homme sport literally so versatile, I blind bought it and was shocked by how good it was"
"Dior Homme Sport 💯"
"I just got Dior sport"
"Dior Homme Sport for me"
#3
Versace
4.4
(12)
"Get Versace Eros EDT or Dylan Blue and get all the girls!"
"Versace man eau fraiche smells amazing"
"Be sure to look out for Versaci pour Homme, a real compliment getter."
"Versace Pour Homme"
"Versace - Pour Homme without a doubt."
"Day (formal): Versace pour homme."
"Versace Dylan blue"
"Versace Dylan Blue recommended"
"Versace Dylan blue"
"Prolly can't go wrong with Versace pour Homme."
#4
Creed
4.3
(10)
"Creed original Vetiver"
"Creed aventus cologne & silver mountain water"
"There is no debate, Virgin Island Water."
"My summer heavy hitters are Imagination, ADP Colonia Essenza, ADP Fico, and Light Blue Eau Intense."
"Creed Virgin Island Water"
"Creed Aventus Cologne"
"This summer I will rock Ozone ATH, VIW, Porthole, Zelen by Boka, Orange Flamingo and Erolfa"
"I'm a sucker for Original Vetiver but I also love Bleecker Street, Symphony and Météore"
"If I has a unlimited budget prob Virgin island waters and I'd carry it with me since the scent runs out agree 2-3 hours"
"Virgin Island Water by Creed is nice, I think you can get a tester in Jomashop for like $150"
#5
Nishane
5.0
(7)
"50 ML of Nishane Hacivat"
"50 ML of Wulong Cha"
"Nishane Hacivat"
"Nishane Wulong Cha"
"Nishane Hacivat recommended fragrance"
"Nishane hacivat."
#6
Dolce & Gabbana
4.4
(8)
"Light Blue Dolce & Gabbana 100%!"
"D&G light blue intense !"
"New dolce just dropped. capri in love. it's a tropical fig scent pretty fire."
"D&G Light Blue Intense recommended as a cheap option for summer fragrance"
"D&G Light Blue Eau Intense for the summer"
"Light Blue Intense. It’s an everyday, anytime wear. DHS is more of an evening wear to me."
"Dolce & Gabana Capri in Love"
"D&G Light Blue is always my go to recommendation."
#7
Mancera
4.1
(8)
"I loved Blue Talisman!"
"Mancera French Riviera is a good niche substitute for DG Light Blue Eau Intense"
"Mancera French Riviera"
"Blue talisman. Torino 21. Paradise garden"
"Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman"
"Mancera French Riviera recommended"
"Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise"
"A nice fruity/woody scent with some ambergris and leather."
#8
Missoni
4.3
(7)
"Easily Missoni Wave."
"Missoni wave"
"Missoni Wave recommended"
"Missoni Wave recommended"
"I’ll go for missoni wave I think."
"Missoni wave or Armani Profondo."
#9
Louis Vuitton
4.1
(7)
"LV Pacific Chill. End thread."
"LV afternoon swim or TF mandarino di amalfi"
"Lv pacific chill.. strong fresh mojito"
"I would say a dupe for LV afternoon swim. Montagne makes a good one but there’s many so take your pick"
"LV Imagination"
"From LV Pacific Chill is slightly tropical."
"LV Imagination."
#10
Ellis Brooklyn
4.0
(7)
"Guava Granita by Ellis Brooklyn was just released and I love it for summer."
"Ellis Brooklyn Miami nectar a tied second-place with Paris Corner Mango Jugoso (the best mango scent I've found so far, has the level of "ripeness" I like but it's a sorbet)."
"Miami Nectar by Ellis Brooklyn."
"Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar (delicious pineapple coconut goodness, longevity is a bit weak tho)."
"Miami Nectar would also fit the bill."
"I really like Miami Nectar, I think it smells a little more elevated than Coco Shimmy, which is still good."
"EB Guava Granita also a nice tropical scent but something's a bit off with the dry down so it's more of a like."
#11
Simone Andreoli
4.5
(6)
"Sunplosion was my immediate thought. It’s so fruity and tropical I adore it."
"Sunplosion by Simone Andreoli."
"Leisure in Paradise - Simone andreoli"
"Simone Andreoli leisure in paradise"
"Simone Andreoli: Leisure in Paradise, Malibu..."
"Leisure in Paradise by Simone Andreoli."
#12
Rasasi
4.2
(6)
"Will still get you the most compliments."
"Rasasi Hawas (mass appealing synthetic)"
"Rasasi Hawas Ice recommended for young men"
"Rasasi Hawas Ice recommended"
"Hawas is a good alternative as well."
"It is my opinion Rasasi Hawas Ice is better than L'eau D'issey."
#13
Parfums de Marly
4.2
(6)
"Honestly my favorite is Parfums De Marley Greenly. cant go wrong with the citrus"
"PDM Sedley"
"Parfums de Marly Greenly or Valentino Coral Fantasy"
"Sedley"
"Parfums De Marly Sedley"
"Greenly, Sedly And Virgin Island water from PdM."
#14
Vilhelm Parfumerie
4.8
(5)
"Another vote here for Mango Skin from Vilhelm Parfumerie."
"Vilhelm Mango Skin (smells like musky slightly powdery mango, expensive but so delicious)."
"Like juicy mango skin fresh fruity and bright I’m obsessed with it. Just layer with a lotion for longevity."
"I love dear Polly, mango skin and poets of Berlin."
"Mango Skin Vilhelm Parfumerie"
#15
Aqua
5.0
(4)
"Clean soapy citrusy fresh."
#16
Hermes
5.0
(4)
"Terre d'hermes edt (I like voyage more but would still recommend you check out terre)"
"Terre d hermes EDT"
"Terre D'Hermes Eau Givree"
"Terre D Hermes Eau Givre"
#17
The 7 Virtues
5.0
(3)
"My favorite is Coconut Sun by 7 Virtues!"
"7 Virtues Coconut Sun."
"Coconut Sun by The 7 Virtues."
#18
Kaaf
4.7
(3)
"As the 'Anytime in summer'."
"Would be great choices"
"Kaaf recommended for summer fragrances"
#19
Maison Crivelli
4.3
(3)
"Another suggestion is hibiscus 🌺 mahajad. Omg, soooooo amazing."
"Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad"
"Hibiscus mahajad for the high heat days. It’ll cut right through that"
#20
Brown Girl Jane
4.3
(3)
"Brown Girl Jane Carnivale. Mango, musk and vanilla. I love it."
"My summer fave is Brown Girl Jane Carnivale!"
"Brown Girl Jane Carnivale (smells like a very warm ambery slightly spicy mango vanilla scent)."
#21
Giorgio Armani
4.0
(3)
"Acqua di Gio recommended as a cheap option for summer fragrance"
"Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio classic summer fragrance"
"Aqua Di Gio recommended"
#22
Sospiro
4.0
(3)
"Sospiro vibrato, Torino21, LV PC, LV Imagination, city rhythm Miami/tropical confessions/2654."
"Vibrato"
"Sospiro Vibrato."
#23
Nautica
4.0
(3)
"Nautica Voyage is my favorite fragrance"
"I dig nautica voyage"
"Nautica voyage is a good cheapo for summer."
#24
Tom Ford
4.0
(3)
"LV afternoon swim or TF mandarino di amalfi"
"My summer heavy hitters are Imagination, ADP Colonia Essenza, ADP Fico, and Light Blue Eau Intense."
"Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi"
#25
CDN
4.0
(3)
"Feels like a safe “mass appealing” option."
#26
Acqua di Parma
5.0
(2)
"Acqua di Parma original Cologne. Perfection! Especially on a hot day."
"I usually go for Acqua di Parma Colonia or Colonia Essenza."
#27
Roja
5.0
(2)
"Roja scandal."
"Especially 2020 batch with real oakmoss. Absolutely incredible."
#28
ROJA
5.0
(2)
"ROJA Elysium or Sospiro Vibrato"
"Roja Elysium, Torino 21, Acqua di Parma Colônia Essenza."
#29
D&G
4.5
(2)
"D&G light blue intense can be found for just under €60."
"It's a bit more on the pricey side, but if you can get it from a discounter, it's a great fragrance."
#30
Kerosene
4.5
(2)
"Kerosene summer of 84, orto Parisi megamare or Bergamask, xerjoff renaissance."
"Super juicy melon that is surprisingly long-lasting for a summer frag."
#31
Issey Miyake
4.5
(2)
"L’Eau D’Issey is amazing for the price."
"I got Issey Miyake L’eau D’issey and I keep wearing it around the house."
#32
Lattafa
4.5
(2)
"I think Atlas might be my favorite scent of all time so far. Just got the full bottle and it’s just really damn good."
#33
Vulcan
4.5
(2)
"If you like mango notes"
"Vulcan feu is fire"
#34
Skylar
4.5
(2)
"My go-to for summer as a gourmand lover is Skylar Coconut Cove."
"Skylar Coconut Cove."
#35
Wulong Cha
4.5
(2)
"Every time I spray it, it makes me happy!"
"Wulong Cha recommended fragrance"
#36
LoveShackFancy
4.5
(2)
"It’s the perfect summer scent for me! Key notes are frangipani, coconut and salt water. I saw some reviews that said it wasn’t long lasting but it has actually lasted around 6-7 hours each time I’ve worn it!"
"From LoveShackFancy Love on the Beach. I only bought a travel size and I’m kinda mad at myself for not getting the whole bottle."
#37
Amouage
4.5
(2)
"Amouage Beach Hut Man"
"Beach Hut Man"
#38
Le Labo
4.5
(2)
"Le Labo Santal 33"
"Santal 33 (Spring)"
#39
Aqua Dubai
4.5
(2)
"My favourite summer fragrance is definitely aqua dubai"
"Aqua Dubai If you are on amazon."
#40
Kai
4.5
(2)
"Love Kai so much"
"Kai."
#41
Valentino
4.5
(2)
"Can’t go wrong with either of the Valentino fragrances here, but BIR Intense is just so damn good…"
"Valentino BIR intense is very sweet, Coral Fantasy is less but more approachable in warmer weather"
#42
Fico
4.5
(2)
"Fico is beautiful. I wore it on a date with my wife a couple weeks ago to a nice Italian restaurant."
"Fico might be my favorite scent for summer I just wish it lasted longer."
#43
Chanel
4.0
(2)
"Bleu de Chanel as a cheap option for summer fragrance"
"Any of the Bleu de Chanel edt, edp, parfum."
#44
Diptyque
4.0
(2)
"Dyptique Philosykos"
"Diptyque Philosykos layered with Ellis Brooklyn ISO E Super."
#45
Michael Malul
4.0
(2)
"Ocean noir is more a regular blue shower gel."
#46
Byredo
4.0
(2)
"Niche: byredo bal d afrique."
"Byredo - Bal'd Afrique."
#47
Dumont
4.0
(2)
"Get something like dumont nitro red. it’s compared to invictus and is pretty good for the summer"
"Dumont Nitro Red! Just picked it up for 30USD."
#48
Turathi
4.0
(2)
"Turathi Blue"
#49
Hawas Ice
4.0
(2)
"Someone recommended Hawas Ice to me in this sub and it was very good advice."
"I think I’ll go with Hawas ice in the end."
#50
Varvatos
4.0
(2)
"Varvatos Artisan Pure"
#51
Ouai
4.0
(2)
"St Barts by Ouai."
"St Barts by Ouai smells like a beach vacay!"
#52
Yara
4.0
(2)
"If you’re looking for a mango forward scent, try Yara Tous!"
"Yara Tous (very similar to Alien Goddess)."
#53
Armaf
4.0
(2)
"Sillage from Armaf (cheap replica)"
"If you're looking for clones I'd suggest Club De Nuit Sillage"
#54
Paris Corner
4.0
(2)
"Paris Corner Mango Jugoso (the best mango scent I've found so far, has the level of "ripeness" I like but it's a sorbet)."
"Now that is a fresh juicy mango. It's pretty cheap, too. I think i paid around $30."
#55
Nest
4.0
(2)
"Sun kissed hibiscus by nest."
"Nest's Sunkissed Hibiscus. Wore it the entire time I was at the beach this weekend."
#56
Goldfield & Banks
4.0
(2)
"Goldfield & Banks - Pacific Rock Moss"
"Bal d’afrique or pacific rock moss"
#57
Davidoff
4.0
(2)
"Cool water"
"Davidov CoolWater"
#58
Clinique
4.0
(2)
"Clinique Happy for Men recommended"
"Clinique happy."
#59
Jean Paul Gaultier
5.0
(1)
"Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Paradise Garden Eau de Parfum with summer notes"
#60
Escada
5.0
(1)
"Anything Escada! I really like Sorbetto Rosso. It has a hint of watermelon, and it’s really affordable at around $30 for 100mL."
#61
Red Nitro
4.0
(1)
"Red Nitro honestly such a good summer fragrance for men"
#62
Yeah
4.0
(1)
"Yeah recommended for summer fragrances"
#63
Qatar Queen
4.0
(1)
"Qatar Queen recommended if you like sweet, candy like fragrances"
#64
Tumi
4.0
(1)
"If you wanna try something different for like everyday wear for the summer I would say something like Awaken by Tumi"
#65
Bobbi Brown
4.0
(1)
"I like Bobbi Brown Beach for summer and beach vacations, I found it at TJ Maxx"
#66
Ralph Lauren
4.0
(1)
"Ralph Lauren Polo 67 recommended"
#67
Boss
4.0
(1)
"I am currently wearing boss bottled pacific, and I think it’s great. I think you would like it"
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