Fragrances follow the seasons too
Natali Profumeria · 1 min read · October 24, 2026
The same perfume in July is not the same perfume in January. The warmth of the skin and the air makes the essences evaporate more quickly and amplifies their trail; the cold holds them back and makes them more discreet. This is why many people have one perfume for summer and one for winter.
In the heat
Notes that offer relief work well: citrus, green and aromatic notes, orange blossom, tea, marine notes, clean musks. Light concentrations (eau de toilette, eau de cologne) are perfect, because they can be reapplied during the day without overdoing it.
Be careful with very sweet or resinous perfumes: in humid heat they can become heavy, for you and for those around you. And to be safe, avoid spraying very citrusy perfumes on skin that will be in the sun for a long time: it's better on clothes or in the evening.
In the cold
It is the season of woods, resins, spices, vanilla, oud. The cold softens the most intense notes and makes them feel like a warm scarf. An eau de parfum or extrait performs best, and wool clothes hold the perfume for a long time.
The transitional seasons
Spring and autumn are the seasons of flowers and chypre, iris, fig, lighter woody notes. It is the right time to try something new.
It is not a rule
Incense in August, on tanned skin, can be beautiful; lemon in the middle of winter can be a bright idea. The seasons are a suggestion, not an obligation: it is always worth trying. In our product pages, when we indicate it, you will find the season in which a perfume performs best.
Frequently asked questions
What perfume should I wear in summer?
Fresh and luminous notes: citrus, aromatic, green notes, orange blossom, tea, marine notes, clean musks, preferably in light concentrations.
What perfume should I wear in winter?
Warm and enveloping notes: woods, resins, amber, spices, vanilla, oud, in eau de parfum or extrait.
Why can you smell perfume more in summer?
Because the heat makes the essences evaporate more quickly and amplifies their trail. In summer, less is enough.
Read also
Perfume and sensitive skin: allergens on labels and how to test it
Limonene, linalool, citral: what the allergens on the label mean and how to wear perfume if you have sensitive skin.
Why is there alcohol in perfumes
Alcohol carries the fragrance into the air and then evaporates. What is it used for, if it dries out the skin, and what are the alternati...