Summer isn’t over yet! If you’re in the mood to expand your knowledge of summer fragrances, look no further than the two scents we’re highlighting today. Drift’s new Vanilla Shores takes a beach-adjacent approach to vanilla, airy and sun-warmed, while the bombshell Scentbird x Love Island Eau de Parfum goes the other direction entirely; it is a skin musk that is both fruity and woody.
As these two have completely different personalities, you’ll have to ask yourself which version of summer you’re actually in the mood for.
Drift Vanilla Shores: vanilla, reimagined for summer
Vanilla Shores is proof that vanilla can also be worn by the sea. Airy notes of sea salt crystals and vanilla orchid create a luminous, promising atmosphere, balanced out with vanilla crème, amber, and blonde woods for a warmth that feels like it’s kissed by the sun. It’s one of the more interesting summer fragrances of the season precisely because it doesn’t play it safe with a straightforward citrus or aquatic formula. Instead, it takes a familiar, comforting note and gives it an edge that’s meant to be worn by the beach.
Notes: Sea Salt Crystals, Vanilla Orchid, Vanilla Crème, Sheer Amber, Blonde Woods
Scentbird x Love Island Eau de Parfum: the skin-musk standout
The Villa isn’t the only thing heating up. The new Scentbird x Love Island Eau de Parfum is officially here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the summer fragrances fans of sexy, musky scents that are close to the skin. Fruity, woody, and lush all at the same time, it’s built around the flirtatious energy the show is known for: sultry, and made to turn heads.
Notes: Bombshell Peach, Yuzu Kiss, Villa Gardenia, Bare Skin Musk, Driftwood
Can’t decide? Try both summer fragrances before you pick a side
Not sure which mood you’re in yet? That’s exactly what a Scentbird subscription is for. An 8 ml vial lets you actually live with a scent, whether that’s Vanilla Shores’ sun-warmed calm or Love Island’s skin-musk heat, before committing to a full bottle. Try one this month, the other next, and let your mood decide.
