11 Summer Scents to Get Your Hands On

Whether you're spending summer on the beach, poolside, or just want to smell like a vacation getaway in your cubicle, we've got the top fragrances to stick your nose under this season.

By Colleen Moody

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Crabtree & Evelyn Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette

If you could bottle up a perfect day and take it with you, this scent would be it. Airy lilies blended with dewy greens and light musk will take you back to when you summer job consisted of lounging on your middle school's soccer field all afternoon instead of slaving away in your cubicle.

$36; crabtree-evelyn.com

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DKNY Women Energizing Eau de Toilette

This spritz smells like New York City on a sunny day (in Central Park, not on the corner of 8th Ave. where the trashman forgot his Wednesday pick up). Notes of citrus, chilled vodka, tomato leaves, and daffodils will have you stopping traffic on the way to happy hour.

$55; dkny.com

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Harajuku Lovers G of the Sea

Aside from the absolutely adorable bottle, this limited-edition scent will leave you with notes of crisp apple, water lilies, and crushed berries. So that's why everyone wants to catch a mermaid.

$45; sephora.com

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Marc Jacobs Splash Cocktail Collection

Inspired by that first sip of your favorite summer cocktail, Marc Jacobs has bottled your go-to summer booze, sans the hangover. These limited-edition splashes include Ginger, Cranberry, and Curacao, to give you a subtle, crisp scent. It's the next best thing for when you can't be drinking mojitos on the beach.

$68 each; nordstrom.com

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Lancôme Ô de L'Orangerie

Take yourself on a Parisian holiday with this blend of orange blossoms, jasmine, and cedar. A soft scent that's not overly fruity, this one's perfect for the office or any daytime event.

$55; available June 2011 at all Lancôme counters and lancome-usa.com

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Island Michael Kors Palm Beach

The green bottle will have you looking out your window for palm trees and the scent will have you booking a weekend getaway immediately. This exotic fragrance mirrors the destination it's named after with hints of orange, jasmine, and black tea.

$62; neimanmarcus.com

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Oscar de La Renta Esprit d'Oscar

The bottle resembles the iconic original Oscar fragrance, while the scent inside is filled with lemon, bergamot, citron, and tuberose notes. A long-lasting scent, this one will take you long past your 9 to 5.

$78; dillards.com

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure Promise Me

Now you can smell good and do good at the same time. The first fragrance to benefit breast cancer research, Promise Me comes with an educational message on breast cancer. Each purchase comes with a limited-edition scented bracelet and a contribution made to the organization to further research.

$29.99; promisemefragrance.com

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Avon and Reese Witherspoon Expressions

For the girl who just can't decide what mood she's in, this trio of fragrances doesn't make you choose. From citrus blends (Laugh) to lush florals like gardenia (Live, available in August 2011), and black cherry with amber and peony (Love), you can switch up your scent to express your personality du jour.

$22.50 each; avon.com

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Thierry Mugler Angel Sunessence and Alien Sunessence

These two fragrances bring to life the best things of summer — the sun and the ocean. Angel Sunessence (left) takes you seaside with sea salt blossom and patchouli, while Alien Sunessence (right) warms you up with a combination of wood and amber.

$80 for each; sephora.com

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Coach Poppy Flower

Keeping with the lighthearted Poppy scent, Coach's new spin on this floral favorite incorporates sugared raspberry, jasmine petals, and wet ivy to give you a fruity scent layered with hints of musk.

$60; available August 2011 at Coach stores and coach.com

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