Want to smell good this summer? Of course you do. Who, bar bona fide sociopaths and hardcore body odour fetishists, wouldn’t? Sadly, basic hygiene – while a good start – only goes so far in the battle against heat-induced funk. To ensure you always smell fresh, you’ll need an eau de something at your disposal.

That’s why we’ve rounded up the best summer fragrances to sniff out this season. From citrus spritzes to floral orientals, our list means you can spend less time wandering around department stores waggling scent strips, and more time soaking up the sun.

Nautica

Nautica Voyage by Nautica Eau De Toilette Spray for Men The scent opens with cool green leaf and fresh cut apple. The heart blends drenched mimosa, water lotus, and deep aquatic elements with the ‘sailcloth accord’. The woody drydown is a mix of moss, cedarwood, musk, and amber.

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• Tom Ford Private Blend Fleur de Portofino
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• Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel

Bottega Veneta Illusione

Since 1966, Venetian fashion house Bottega Veneta has been synonymous premium Italian craftsmanship, and that’s as true of its fragrances as its stylish accessories. Illusione For Him brings the two together, with a minimal glass flaçon topped by a simple black bona fidecap. Details like this are highly considered, with similar attention paid to the juice inside. The inclusion of balsam fir in the heart is a consistent thread within its other men’s scents. This resinous ingredient is blended with lemon, bitter orange, white cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean. It’s chic and discreet – just like one of the label’s tote bags.

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• DOLCE & GABBANA POUR HOMME
• Burberry Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

• ISSEY MIYAKE L’EAU SUPER MAJEURE D’ISSEY INTENSE

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun Pour Homme

This summer, David Gandy‘s adventures in tiny budgie smugglers continue with an update of Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue line. While there isn’t a new campaign visual or a fresh pair of tighty-whities to go with this one, Light Blue Sun does treat us to a strong aquatic note, buoyed with ginger, vetiver and a barely-there hint of coconut. It’s dry and salty, without any of the cloying sweetness or fruitiness that often occurs in summer editions. Disappointingly, it doesn’t come with a supermodel six-pack either.