FASHION Magazine

By Sarah Hankins

Photography by Angela Martin

Vera Wang Bouquet (from $90, at the Bay)
With notes of: Sicilian bergamot, honeysuckle and lavender musk
Wear it to: A wedding
Why we love it: You don’t have to catch the bride’s bouquet to be the next lucky lady; with a spray of this fragrance, you’ll have all of the bachelors lining up.

Lacoste Dream of Pink ($72, at Shoppers Drug Mart)
With notes of: Sweet red berries, lotus flower and sandalwood
Wear it to: Get an ice cream cone
Why we love it: It whisks us back to our youth. Fuzzy Peach candies or jawbreakers, anyone?

Roxy Love (from $53, at Sears and Shoppers Drug Mart)
With notes of: Tangerine, peony and musk
Wear it to: A day at the beach
Why we love it: The citrusy floral scent carries you through lounging in the sun to a game of pickup volleyball.

Ralph Lauren Wild (from $70, at department stores)
With notes of: Watermelon, cherry blossom and creamy musk
Wear it to: A weekend at the cottage
Why we love it: Whether you’re wakeboarding or riding the trails, one spray turns the most timid into an adventure seeker.

Dior Addict 2 (from $50, sephora.com)
With notes of: Grapefruit, lily of the valley and cedarwood
Wear it to: A shopping date with your girlfriends
Why we love it: We know an afternoon with your girlfriends is anything but innocent, so let this flirtatiously sweet fragrance be your master of disguise.

Boss Femme (from $72, at department stores)
With notes of: Blackcurrant, white flowers and satinwood
Wear it to: An evening gala
Why we love it: The scent is simple yet boasts confidence and elegance—the best accessories for summer evenings.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (from $77, at department stores)
With notes of: Bluebell, bamboo and amber
Wear it to: A picnic
Why we love it: An oldie that’s definitely still a goodie, this clean and crisp scent finds a spot on our shelves every summer.

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Estée Lauder Sensuous (from $57, at department stores)
With notes of: Amber, magnolia and sandalwood
Wear it to: A date
Why we love it: With this mature, bold and sexy fragrance, we promise your summer nights are about to get even hotter.

Adidas Emotions in Motion Collection: Tropical Passion, Pure Lightness, Floral Dream and Fruity Rhythm (from $20, at Shoppers Drug Mart)
Wear it to: A sporting event
Why we love it: Whether you’re playing soccer or watching a baseball game, the fragrance collection is fresh enough to be any athlete’s stylish accessory

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