Summer perfumes – light, fresh, yet present

A summer perfume doesn’t have to be weak, just clear. In warm weather, scents open up faster and feel more intense, which is why compositions featuring citrus, green notes, coconut, or fresh fruits work particularly well during this season. Heavy base notes are not a disqualifying factor – the key is whether they are carried by a bright opening.

Citrus and green notes for hot days

Kinetic Verdigris is the clearest summer scent in our range: orange, lemon, and lime open it up, followed by freesia and cyclamen, with amber and oakmoss holding the fragrance together.

Viage Bustling Barcelona combines bergamot, grapefruit, and Sicilian orange with neroli and aquatic notes – Mediterranean and uncomplicated.

The Gate Sous Les Nuages is the greenest composition: yuzu, mint, rosemary, and thyme over guaiac wood and amber.

The Gate First Sight uses spearmint, pear sorbet, and lemonade, making it feel almost like a cold drink.

Tropical and fruity summer scents

The Gate Silent Symphony is the ultimate vacation scent: pineapple, apple, and a piña colada accord over coconut, caramel, and vanilla.

The Gate Golden Hour blends mango, coconut, and exotic fruits with jasmine and sandalwood – warm, but not heavy.

The Gate Inside Out focuses on passion fruit, mandarin, and blackcurrant over a base of vanilla ice cream.

Kinetic Tulua leads from bergamot and green mandarin into a creamy heart of milk ice cream and jasmine.

Even in summer: Wood and leather

Not everyone likes only citrus in summer. Kinetic Insomnia combines leather and tobacco with maritime notes, making it wearable even in the heat. Kinetic Kayu is woody and calm, but never feels oppressive thanks to the rosemary and mandarin in the opening.

For those who prefer something stronger in the evening, you can find more intense compositions under Autumn perfumes.

How to apply summer perfume correctly

In hot weather, less is usually more. One or two sprays on pulse points and clothing often last longer than a generous application directly onto heated skin. If you are unsure, test with a 2 ml fragrance sample – which is included with every order – or compare several styles with a Discovery Set. Shipping to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.