8 Fragrances So Good That Strangers Stop In Their Tracks

Can’t make it to Capri like everyone on Instagram? This bright floral-meets-citrus fragrance will transport you to a sunny, cloudless day at the beach. Notes of neroli, Italian lemon, and orange blossom are joined by a hint of muskiness from petitgrain, so it’s not too tart. NYLON Senior Social Media Strategist Kelly Reed credits it as her go-to summer scent.

Sweet pink pineapple and magenta dianthus are balanced out by spicy black pepper and amber for an intoxicating scent that will make you want to go dancing. “It’s inspired by nights out in NYC, so it speaks to me,” says BDG Executive Beauty Director Faith Xue. “It’s a little sweet, a little smoky, and fully seductive. I feel like a different person when I spritz it, and everyone always asks me what I’m wearing.”

If cottagecore had a signature scent, it would be Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Solar Violet, which Reed counts as an everyday staple. With just a spritz, you’ll feel like you’re sitting outside a thatched-roof home at a table topped with a bouquet of violets and irises and a bowl of freshly picked pears — basically, an idyllic escape to the Cotswolds, bottled.

An ode to its namesake city, this eau de parfum has a rich spiciness akin to the aromas that flow through the vibrant markets in Marrakesh lined with mounds of cardamom, clove, sandalwood, and dried roses. “I have Moroccan roots so naturally, I love warm, musky scents,” says beauty expert Sarah Feingold. “It has the perfect hint of heat, transporting me to the vibrant chaos of Moroccan market strips.”

Looking for a fruit-forward fragrance? You’re about to fall in love with Kayali’s Eden Juicy Apple. Crisp red apple is blended with lychee, berries, and pink grapefruit for a refreshingly girly elixir that “just smells like summer,” says beauty creator Golloria.