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Naomi Jamieson

Like a soft morning breeze, these elegant and airy perfumes linger but don't overpower

A collage featuring three 'airy' perfumes from Byredo, Diptyque and Narciso Rodriguez on a sheer pink fabric background.

Ever wished you could surround yourself with the crisp smell of early mornings or the delicate, soapy waft of clean laundry billowing in the breeze? These airy perfumes capture those moments perfectly, lingering close to your skin for a signature that is beautifully lightweight.

While the heavier, warmer blends among the best long-lasting perfumes always have their place, sometimes our noses need a break. This is especially true in the summertime, when the sticky heat is already overstimulating enough - we don't need to be adding a punchy perfume on top. Thus, radiant solar fragrances and fresh perfumes often become the go-to or better yet, a perfume that smells clean and almost breezy; one that quietly trails you, rather than chases you. This particular genre is what we would class as 'airy.' Think skin-like musks, clean florals, cosy woods and soapy notes that smell reminiscent of freshly-washed sheets.

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