It's True: This Underrated Scent Is the Secret to Smelling Expensive This Summer

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When it comes to fragrance, we like what we like. Right? Those of us who veer towards the smoky, leathery and woody will pick things like Byredo's De Los Santos or Maya Nije's Tobak in a heartbeat. Or, for those loyal to warm, solar scents, Diptyque's Ilio, Victoria Beckham Beauty's Portofino 97 or the infallible Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder will win top spot.

So, I know how hard it is to inch out of our comfort zones, especially when it has to do with something as emotional and visceral as the perfumes we wear. Well, allow me to introduce you to something new. Something that'll satisfy the people who like fresh, bright, summery perfumes, as well as those who prefer more unusual, unisex fragrances: lime.

"Citrus gives an effervescent effect in the top note section of a perfume," David Seth Moltz, co-founder of cult fragrance brand D.S. Durga. "Since lime also smells green (think plants, herbs, moss and grass), it's the perfect top note to announce other green notes."

The first time I tried a lime fragrance, I kicked myself for not doing so sooner. It was the freshness I craved to cut through the summer mugginess with enough kick and personality to feel like I wasn't wearing the same thing as everyone else. It was something of a scent revelation. Here are the zingy ones worth your time, broken down into what makes them special.

The Best Lime Fragrances, Listed:

  1. Creed Virgin Island Water EDP
  2. Tom Ford Azure Lime EDP
  3. Beauty Pie Brazilian Lime, Fig Leaves Tea EDP
  4. Jo Loves Mango Thai Lime
  5. Jo Malone Lime Basil Mandarin Cologne
  6. Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime EDP
  7. D.S. Durga Bistro Waters EDP
  8. Goldfield Banks Bohemian Lime Pure Perfume
  9. Maison Margiela Replica From The Garden EDT
  10. Commodity Gin EDP

Shop the Best Lime Perfumes Eau de Toilettes:

1. Creed Virgin Island Water Eau De Parfum

2. Tom Ford Azure Lime Eau de Parfum

3. Beauty Pie Brazilian Lime, Fig Leaves Tea Eau de Parfum

4. Jo Loves Mango Thai Lime

5. Jo Malone London Lime Basil Mandarin Cologne

6. Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime Eau De Parfum

7. D.S. Durga Bistro Waters Eau de Parfum

8. Goldfield Banks Australia Bohemian Lime Pure Perfume

9. Maison Margiela Under the Lemon Trees Eau de Toilette

10. Commodity Gin Eau de Parfum

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Morgan is aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing contributor and freelance beauty editor published in Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire and more. She is the former beauty editor of Stylist Magazine. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Morgan is usually found interviewing brand founders and celebrities or creating beauty and skincare content for brands or for her own social media channels.