7 spring and summer festivals for weddings
From the classic Dior Eau Sauvage to Tom Ford’s fresh Neroli Portofino, there’s a fragrance for every personality and wedding setting.
Wedding perfume 1: Dior Eau Sauvage
The first spring or summer wedding fragrance is Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior. This is not to be confused with Sauvage, a newer fragrance.
When it comes to men’s fragrances, Eau Sauvage is a classic and absolutely iconic. Its notes include:
Top notes: Lemon, bergamot, basil and lavender.
Heart notes: Jasmine, rose, carnation, patchouli and sandalwood.
Basic notes: Oakmoss, vetiver, musk and amber.
Overall, Dior Eau Sauvage has a very fresh citrus scent. It also lasts a long time – between five and eight hours on average – which is not typical of citrus aromas.
If you’re looking for something new, simple, and classic that’s sure to get a lot of praise, the Eau Sauvage is a great choice.
Wedding Fragrance 2: Floris No. 89
Floris number 89
A favorite of Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming, it is known as a quintessential British gentleman’s fragrance.
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Next on the list is Floris number 89. Now, it’s classified as a woody, citrusy fragrance. Notes include:
Top notes: Bergamot, lavender, neroli, nutmeg, orange and petitgrain
Heart notes: Geranium, rose and ylang-ylang
Basic notes: Cedar wood, musk, oak, sandalwood and vetiver
Floris number 89 is considered the quintessential British gentleman’s fragrance. Thus, it is said to be the favorite book of both Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming (author of the James Bond novels).
It certainly has an assortment of classic gentlemen’s scents. Lavender gives it an almost barbershop quality because of its sharpness. However, it’s a very fresh and masculine scent that lasts four to six hours. And, since you don’t usually see it in US stores, it’s also a bit unique.
Wedding Fragrance 3: Guerlain Vetiver
Guerlain Vetiver
The evocative of the world’s first morning is enriched with woody notes and the subtle elegance of spices and tobacco to create a delicate and rare fragrance.
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The third fragrance is Guerlain Vetiver, Considered one of the most classic men’s scents of all time.
Vetiver is a grass native to India. Anything with vetiver in it tends to have a sharp, natural, grassy scent. Guerlain Vetiver is simple and has a distinctive scent with the following notes:
Top notes: Bergamot, lemon, neroli and coriander oil
Heart notes: Vetiver grass and cedar
Basic notes: Tobacco, nutmeg, pepper and tonka beans
While you get that latent floral essence with Guerlain Vetiver, it’s not front and center like with many other vetiver fragrances. You still get the freshness you can expect. But you also get a sharp scent combined with a rusticity that makes this perfume more recognizable than many other vetiver fragrances. It will also last quite a while – anywhere from six to eight hours.
Wedding Fragrance 4: Tom Ford Oud Fleur
Tom Ford Oud Fleur
Sadly, this has been discontinued by the brand, however, it is still possible on the secondary market. This one is too good to be hunted down.
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A product of luxury brand Tom Ford, Oud Fleur is the fourth fragrance for spring and summer weddings. This is an exceptionally unique and different perfume, especially when compared to the other six fragrances on this list.
It has too many notes to list here, but there are three that really stand out:
Rose – Although roses are traditionally associated with feminine fragrances, this fragrance is surprisingly masculine.
Oud – This creates an overall scent.
Smell – This is a top, spicy and masculine scent.
Oud Fleur’s Tom Ford had very impressive projection results. It lasts from six to eight hours. It’s also classy, elegant, unique and very sexy.
Wedding Fragrance 5: Roja Parfums Elysium
The fifth fragrance for a warm season wedding is Elysium by Roja Parfums. This is considered an aromatic fougère – it’s fresh, light, bright and masculine, basically. It has the following notes:
Top Note: grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, lime and thyme
Heart notes: Vetiver, juniper, apple, cedar, pink pepper and jasmine
Basic notes: Ambergris, vanilla, leather and benzoin
Elysium is easy to refresh, but it also has a bit of a zing to it. The notes that come through the most are the sharper and more herbaceous notes of grapefruit and juniper.
But what really distinguishes this fragrance from the rest is that it lasts so long on the skin thanks to ambergris. However, it’s still light and refreshing, so it won’t overwhelm you, your spouse or guests.
Wedding Fragrance 6: Arquiste El
Arquiste El
Inspired by the Latin glamor of Acapulco during the disco heyday. An ‘after-hours’ fougère based on jet-set discos. Strong impression of a classic perfume after a night of fun.
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Next is Él of Arquiste. This is classified as an amber fougère, which means it is fresh and herbal but also has a very deep, rich and masculine scent. Notable notes include:
Top notes: Bay leaf, sage, rosemary, geranium
Heart notes: Cardamom, cinnamon, orange blossom water and black buckwheat flower honey
Basic notes: Patchouli, Oak, Vetiver and Fougere
Of all the seven fragrances on this list, Él is the most seductive. However, since this is a deeper and richer scent than others, it can become overwhelming when radiating. That’s why it’s best for evening events or slightly cooler spring or summer days.
Wedding Fragrance 7: Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Neroli Portofino evokes cool breezes, sparkling waters and rich foliage through citrus oils, floral notes and amber hues. Spacious, but substantial.
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And finally Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. This is classified as a citrus fragrance. Notes include:
Top notes: Bergamot, citrus, lemon, bitter orange, lavender and rosemary
Heart notes: African orange blossom, orange blossom and jasmine
Basic notes: Amber, angelica and ambrette
This fragrance is very light and citrusy, but it’s the orange blossom that is shown the most. Neroli is an oil extracted from orange flowers. Because of this, you get a bit of a floral feel, which helps the citrus notes blend together to create a velvety scent.
Neroli Portofino is incredibly long-lasting – you could easily get eight hours of this out. At the same time, it is still very light and refreshing. While you can wear it to any spring or summer wedding, it is perfect for beach or seaside events.
Conclusion
When it comes down to it, you should choose the perfume that works best for you – after all, it’s your (and your spouse’s) day. But if you’re not sure where to start, check out some of these fragrances. They’re all made especially for spring and summer events, so it’s hard to go wrong with any of them. They are also unique, niche scents that don’t smell like anything you’d find at most stores.
Of course, it’s hard to know which scent you like until you’ve tried a few. If you’re interested in experimenting a bit but don’t want to commit completely yet, you can go online and order eye-catching samples.
