Monocle's Summer Fragrance Picks: Five Fresh Scents for 2026
Monocle has curated five standout fragrances for summer 2026, featured in its seasonal newspaper 'Med, Mountains & More'. The selection includes Loewe's Iris Root, a Crafted Collection scent with powdery iris and timut pepper, housed in a glass flask with trapped bubbles inspired by the 'bullicante' glassblowing technique and a granite cap. Bottega Veneta introduces Balliamo, part of its new Alta collection of ten scents, combining Italian white fig with American cedarwood. Le Labo's Neroli 36, centered on orange blossom with a salty, mineral undertone, is recommended by global brand president Deborah Royer. Frassaï's A Sigh of Dawn, blending green mandarin, fig, and cedarwood, is chosen by founder Natalia Outeda, who advises spraying perfume on clothes and hair in hot weather. Perfumer H's Bergamot, created by Lyn Harris, evokes old Italian colognes with notes of clove, frankincense, and lavender. The full list of ten fragrances appears in the newspaper, available for purchase on Monocle's website.
Key facts
- Monocle selected five summer fragrances for 2026.
- The fragrances are featured in Monocle's seasonal newspaper 'Med, Mountains & More'.
- Loewe's Iris Root is part of the Crafted Collection, with a glass flask inspired by 'bullicante' glassblowing.
- Bottega Veneta's Balliamo is from the new Alta collection of ten scents.
- Le Labo's Neroli 36 features orange blossom with a salty, mineral quality.
- Frassaï's A Sigh of Dawn combines green mandarin, fig, and cedarwood.
- Perfumer H's Bergamot includes clove, frankincense, and lavender.
- The newspaper is available for purchase on Monocle's website.
Entities
Artists
- Núria Cruelles
- Deborah Royer
- Natalia Outeda
- Lyn Harris
Institutions
- Loewe
- Bottega Veneta
- Le Labo
- Frassaï
- Perfumer H
- Monocle
Locations
- Italy
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Argentina
Sources
- Monocle —