Spring in Manhattan is nice and all, with its patio spritzes and Central Park walks, but I’m the best version of myself during the heat of summer. Give me a subtle tan (don’t worry, I use the best SPFs), a cute new swimsuit, and a white sand beach with 80-degree weather, and I swear I am happier than a little clam. While there are still a few weeks to go until my picturesque June-July-August dream becomes reality, I have been getting a head start on my summer state of mind with some fresh perfumes. My current obsession: Vacation’s just-launched Body Mists.
The brand must have sensed my summer desperation and rushed over three dreamy sprays ($24 each) that have bottled the joy of vacation in on-the-go, easy-to-spray formulas. The trio is fun by design, taking scent inspiration from quintessential summer stereotypes. The classic Vacation fragrance imitates the smell of pool water and swimsuit lycra (trust me, it’s shockingly addictive). After Sun is a blend of line-dried open-weave linen and minibar gin (don’t mind if I do), and Grand Cuvée manages to recreate the smell of sunwashed sails.
