Vogue's 2026 Summer Fragrance Guide Highlights Fruity Trends and Expert Picks

Vogue's 2026 summer fragrance guide identifies fruity scents as a dominant trend, with experts noting their evolution into sophisticated adult perfumes. The publication features 15 recommended fragrances, including Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum with cypress and lemon notes, and Chanel Chance Eau Splendide, crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge with raspberry accord. Nordstrom beauty director Autumne West emphasizes lightweight, bright scents like bergamot and jasmine for summer. Fragrance Foundation president Linda G. Levy highlights tropical fruit notes such as mango and banana. Other selections include Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin with black pepper, Phlur Missing Person as a minimalist skin scent, and YSL Beauty Libre Berry Crush for evening wear. Vogue senior fashion writer Cortne Bonilla favors Le Labo Neroli 36, a unisex citrus scent. The guide categorizes fragrances by themes like crisp citrus, spicy fruity, and solar floral, with notes ranging from lavender in Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Sable Lavande to vanilla in Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla. Experts explain summer scents differ from spring with brighter florals and tropical pairings.