It’s summertime, and the living should be easy. Don’t let the longevity of your perfume ruin that for you.
In these long warm days of summer, we need a perfume to uplift our mood, and that lasts for hours. Whether going grocery shopping or out with friends, you want to know that no matter the heat, that good scent on you won’t budge.
These are my top recommendations for girls who are looking for a reliable, long-lasting perfume that will keep them feeling fresh and smelling good.
1. Guerlain Shalimar EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain |
| Best for | Women |
| Notes | Top Notes: Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, and Mandarin Orange Middle Notes: Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, and Rose Base Notes: Vanilla, Incense, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Musk |
| Release year | 1990 |
| Longevity | 8+ hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain |
Shalimar by Guerlain spices up your scent with intoxicating accords of amber and spicy elements. This well-balanced fragrance has citrus in the opening, florals in the heart, and warm notes in the base.
Shalimar is a versatile fragrance for women and can make a perfect, luxurious signature scent.
2. Valentino Valentina Pink EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Valentino |
| Best for | Women |
| Notes | Top Notes: Big Strawberry, Blackberry, and Musk Middle Notes: May Rose, Rose, and Peony Base Notes: Praline, Amber, and Cashmere Wood |
| Release year | 2015 |
| Longevity | 8+ hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Daphné Bugey and Fabrice Pellegrin |
A burst of fruity notes, Valentina Pink by Valentino is the ultimate feminine fragrance that lasts hours. You would think this scent would be sickeningly sweet, but it’s not.
The florals in the heart balance the fruit in the opening, and the base gives this otherwise soft fragrance a nutty, woody touch. This is an ideal spring perfume.
3. Bottega Le Essenza Joyful EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bottega le Essenza |
| Best for | Women |
| Notes | Top Notes: Pear, Pink Pepper, and Orange Blossom Middle Notes: Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, and Licorice Base Notes: Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar, and Cashmere Wood |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Longevity | 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Faizal CP |
A perfume brand made in the UAE, Bottega Le Essenza makes high-quality, long-lasting, mesmerizing scents. Joyful is one of my favorite perfumes from this brand, and I have used it for long, hot days that require reliable fragrances.
“Sugar, spice, and everything nice” is the best way I can describe Joyful. The vanilla and patchouli notes in the base of this fragrance are the secret to its longevity and addictive aroma. You can find more quality perfumes from the best Bottega le Essenza perfumes list.
4. Amouage Guidance EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Amouage |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Notes | Top Notes: Pear, Hazelnut, and Olibanum Middle Notes: Osmanthus, Rose, Saffron, and Jasmine Sambac Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Akigalawood, Ambergris, and Labdanum |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch |
Amouage can do no wrong in my eyes. I have fallen mindlessly in love with every single one of their unique, niche fragrances, and Guidance is in my top five.
Guidance, like most of Amouage’s fragrances, contains a unique blend of notes that make you stand out anywhere you go. They are long-lasting because they contain a higher perfume oil concentration than standard perfumes. If you’re in search of exceptional Amouage perfumes, check out our curated selection of the finest Amouage fragrances.
5. Montale Aoud Lime EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Montale |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Notes | Top Notes: Indian Rose and Oud Middle Notes: Italian Orris Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Saffron |
| Release year | 2005 |
| Longevity | 10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale |
Aoud Lime by Montale is another fragrance that genuinely stands out. Montale is another niche brand that creates unique blends, but their specialty is oud. This brand combines oud with sometimes nontraditional notes that you wouldn’t usually think of mixing with oud.
The Indian Rose and Italian Orris soften the oud, while the saffron and sandalwood give spice to this scent. The Patchouli is there to provide the wearer with a grounding and comforting feeling while wearing this perfume.
6. John Loewe Donna EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | John Loewe |
| Best for | Women |
| Notes | Top Notes: Kiwi, Rhubarb, and Pink Pepper Middle Notes: Watermelon, Cyclamen, and Jasmine Base Notes: Lemon Tree, Musk. and Sandalwood |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Longevity | 10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Faizal CP |
A Hidden Gem, Donna by John Loewe is an affordable perfume that performs as well as, if not better than, some luxury fragrances.
Donna is more of a seasonal perfume, more suitable for summer. What makes this scent truly remarkable is the combination of fruits like kiwi and watermelon with citrus notes. This fragrance will serve as a refresher throughout your entire day this summer.
7. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | GUCCI |
| Best for | Women |
| Notes | Top Notes: Pear Blossom, Red Berries, and Italian Mandarin Middle Notes: Gardenia, Jasmine, and Frangipani Base Notes: Brown sugar and Patchouli |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Longevity | 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Honorine Blanc |
A floral dream, Gorgeous Jasmin is part of the flora collection, a collection all about florals and spring by Gucci. It comprises three floral fragrances (Gorgeous Jasmin, Gorgeous Gardenia, and Gorgeous Magnolia).
Pay attention to this fragrance’s base, which is comprised of two simple yet iconic notes: brown sugar and patchouli. These two notes add depth and sweetness to any perfume and make it much longer-lasting.
Find more long-lasting perfume options for men, women, and unisex at V Perfumes online and in-store. You can use our store-locating tool to find a V Perfumes store near you.
