Summer Perfumes – Fresh, solar and hesperidic trails

Summer Fragrances: seasonal freshness and lightness

Summer, the season of light and escape

Summer calls for scents that are fresh and luminous, never heavy on the skin — marine aquatics, sunny citrus, transporting greens and delicate florals. Heat intensifies certain materials (jasmine, tuberose) and softens others (resins, heavy ambers), calling for perfumery specifically suited to the season. Our summer selection brings together fragrances that celebrate escape, holidays and summer light.

Our Summer Fragrances selection

Our Summer Fragrances selection includes: Bois Impérial, Hibiscus Mahajád Extrait, Impadia, Aventus and ERBA PURA, all part of this selection.

The ideal olfactory families for summer

Several families shine particularly brightly at this time of year. Aquatic scents (seaweed, sea spray, lotus) capture the sea and the ocean. Citrus scents (Sicilian lemon, bergamot, grapefruit) bring invigorating freshness. Green and aromatic scents evoke the Mediterranean. Floral scents (orange blossom, neroli) enhance the warmth without weighing you down.

Adapting your scent to the season

In summer, favour lighter concentrations (Eau de Toilette, eau fraîche) that make their presence felt without weighing you down. Avoid overly opulent scents (heavy orientals, chocolatey gourmands), which can become stifling in the heat. To explore the other seasons, discover our selections for Spring, Autumn, Winter and All Seasons.

How to choose your fragrance

Choosing a fragrance happens in two stages: first discovering it on your arm, then wearing it on your skin for several hours. Our discovery box lets you try several creations at home, with no commitment. For a guided experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you, with a team trained in the signature style of each house.

Le Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (the fourth generation of the family) and their team have spent three quarters of a century selecting the finest signatures in international fine perfumery. Expert advice, samples included and tailored guidance.

Delivery & free in-store collection

We offer free delivery on orders from €60 in mainland France, and we ship throughout Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the surrounding area? Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the quickest and most economical option. Full details on our shipping page.