6 Summer Fragrances That Are Eau So Pretty for a Bride

When winter ends, we strip off layers of heavy clothes and opt for perfumes that are light and airy (and with good reason -- heat intensifies fragrance). But that doesn't mean the season's newest offerings all smell the same. These perfumes hit the high notes for us, from a romantic gentle beach breeze and freshly cut flowers to an exotic citrus.

Terry de Gunzburg Bleu Paradis is a tropical blend of litchi, rose, and cedar.

Terry de Gunzburg Bleu Paradis, $195; barneys.com.

With hints of bergamot, lemon zest, and mimosa, this fragrance channels a clothesline with laundry flapping in the warm air.

Clean Cool Cotton, $69; sephora.com.

Calyx became a cult favorite as part of the Prescriptives line way back when; now the one-of-a-kind grapefruit and leafy-green scent is back, but at Clinique counters.

Clinique Calyx, $52; clinique.com.

This is an easy-wearing mix of sweet pea, white hyacinth, and Italian lemon.

Carven L'eau de Toilette, $79; saksfifthavenue.com.

An ode to the first few days of spring, when the lilac bushes are in bloom, this scent rounds out the mix with jasmine and orange flower.

Aerin Lilac Path, $110; aerin.com.

Inspired by the scents of Grasse, France, this eau de toilette combines orange blossom and white orchid with mandarin and peach.

L'Occitane Néroli & Orchidée, $75; usa.loccitane.com.