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If I could bottle the scent of June, it would smell like sunshine on skin, coconutty SPF, and sweet peonies finally in full bloom. It seems the world's perfumers are in agreement: these bright and promising notes have found their way into many of the season's most exciting fragrances. But they're not the only scents shaping what summer smells like.

From D.S. & Durga’s Rose Pacific, which spotlights sunbaked sand and sea spray, to Le Monde Gourmand's Banane Délice Eau de Parfum, an ode to banana, these are the newest perfumes to have on your radar this summer, cherrypicked by a beauty director — whether you want to smell fresh and airy, sun-soaked and joyful, or warm and intimate.

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Valentino Born in Roma Vanilla Bliss Hair & Body Mist

All of your favorite luxury fragrance brands are jumping on the hair and body mist bandwagon, most recently Valentino, with five new additions: Salty Pistachio, Golden Coconut, Caramel Crush, and Vanilla Bliss — the latter our top pick. With rich Damascena rose, syrupy vanilla bourbon, and warm amber, it’s an all-encompassing gourmand, but the airy, lightweight mist makes it far more wearable than a traditional eau de parfum, which can feel cloying in warmer weather. Spritzed through hair, it leaves a sweet, soft sillage that’ll have people stopping you in the street asking for the name.

**Valentino** Born in Roma Vanilla Bliss Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Ulta

Next To Me or Nothing Eau de Parfum

Lately, not many fragrances have got beauty editors talking quite like Discotheque’s Next To Me Or Nothing, and now I understand why. Built around Iso E Super — a fragrance molecule that blends with your natural skin chemistry to create a warm, intimate aura — it also layers clean, skin-like white musk, cooling milky notes, and creamy star jasmine. The result is a modern, sexy skin scent. It’s designed to evoke a sweaty, late-night jazz club dancefloor in the best way: warm bodies, heavy beats, and that lingering, clean-skin warmth in the air.

**Discotheque** Next To Me Or Nothing Eau de Parfum, $, available at Discotheque

Valentino Born in Roma Golden Coconut Hair & Body Mist

Even if you have no plans for a far-flung destination this summer, never fear. One spritz of Golden Coconut will transport you there in spirit. A clean air accord evokes a beachfront stroll in close proximity to cooling sea spray, while coconut and solar flowers bring to mind Vacation sunscreen and fragrant orange blossom trees lining a luxury hotel garden. Bliss.

**Valentino** Born in Roma Golden Coconut Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Ulta

Khloé Kardashian XO Blue Eau de Parfum

Khloé Kardashian’s third fragrance perfectly captures the essence of a Euro summer. Think sunbaked frangipani petals cooling off as the sun goes down, the woody coconut of salty shoulders slathered in sunscreen, and a hit of zingy bergamot. The addition of ambrette brings a close, musky undertone — the scent of skin that’s been in the sun all day. It’s equal parts warm and fresh, and, unlike most beachy fragrances, it actually lasts thanks to its eau de parfum concentration.

**Khloé Kardashian** XO Blue Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta

Valentino Born in Roma Caramel Crush Hair & Body Mist

Lovers of all things gourmand — think edible, dessert-like notes — won’t be able to resist Caramel Crush, a mouthwatering blend of vanilla bourbon and velvety caramel accord, lifted with a soft floral scattering of Damascena rose petals. Spritz it through the hair for subtle wafts that catch the breeze every time you move.

**Valentino** Born in Roma Caramel Crush Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Ulta

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Intense Eau de Parfum

If you, too, can’t get enough of the scent of Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Loose Powder, you’ll be pleased to know the brand has infused its delicious notes of tangy wild cherry, warm cinnamon bark, creamy white florals, and rich vanilla bourbon into a fragrance that’s a guaranteed compliment magnet. Whenever I wear it, people tell me how pretty I smell. It’s subtly sweet, yet clean and soapy in equal measure.

**Huda Beauty** Easy Bake Intense Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora

Bottega Veneta Balliamo Eau de Parfum

Bottega Veneta’s Alta fragrance collection features no fewer than 10 scents, but Balliamo stands out from the crowd. Blending smoky American cedarwood with milky white fig — arguably one of the most coveted fragrance notes of the summer — it feels both distinctive and surprisingly versatile. The bottle is a work of art in its own right, worthy of a permanent spot on your vanity.

**Bottega Veneta** Balliamo Eau de Parfum, $, available at Bottega Veneta

Le Monde Gourmand Banane Délice Eau de Parfum

Move over, strawberry! Banana is the fruity note du jour among perfumers lately, and when it’s this sunny and invigorating, who are we to argue otherwise? With whipped banana milk, floral pineapple, zingy orange, and sugared musk, it evokes sipping on an ice-cold smoothie under a striped beach umbrella.

**Le Monde Gourmand** Banane Délice Eau de Parfum, $, available at Le Monde Gourmand

BDK Silver Ceremony Absolu de Parfum

Most citrus scents never stick around long enough to see the sun go down, but this one lingers well into the evening — and on clothes, even into the next few days. The top notes are zippy bergamot, sweet, sun-baked green mandarin, and effervescent lemon essence — from Italy, no less — but it’s the middle notes of fiery ginger and punchy pink pepper, as well as the cocooning base notes of patchouli (never too much) and green, resinous labdanum (a subtle alternative to oud) that give it such impressive staying power. It’s the perfect warm-weather fragrance, with that fresh, just-out-of-the-shower feel.

**BDK Parfums** Silver Ceremony Absolu de Parfum, $, available at Harrods

Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Berry Jelly Eau de Parfum

If you love gourmands — fragrances with edible, dessert-like notes — you’ll fall head over heels for Bonbon Berry Jelly. It’s delectably jammy and syrupy, thanks to raspberry jelly (fruity gummies actually inspired the bow-adorned bottle), but tart blackcurrant and powdery peony (fans of Flowerbomb, take note) keep it from feeling saccharine and make it surprisingly wearable.

**Viktor&Rolf** Bonbon Berry Jelly Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta

BDK Stellar Silk Abolu de Parfum

Oh, you want hot girl summer? This is it. There’s something really sexy and intimate about the smorgasbord of ginger, cinnamon, vanilla-like tonka bean, and buttery sandalwood in this concentrated fragrance — a pure perfume — and while it’s not overpowering once on, the notes have a way of lingering on everyone you come into contact with, whether it’s a kiss on the cheek or a long hug.

**BDK Parfums** Stellar Silk Absolu de Parfum, $, available at Harrods

Mugler Starlicious Pineapple Musk Shimmer Hair & Body Mist

It’s a tropical storm, because beyond banana, sun-ripened pineapple is fast becoming a note to remember this summer, and nowhere does it shine brighter — quite literally — than in Mugler’s Pineapple Musk Shimmer Hair & Body Mist. Coconut and skin-like musks make it as warm as it is sweet. The ultimate summer gourmand.

**Mugler** Starlicious Pineapple Musk Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Mugler

Granado Yes, nós temos Banana! Scented Duo

We meant it when we said bananas are enjoying their moment in the spotlight. If other banana-led fragrances are a little too sweet for you, this one is worth a try. While banana is the focus, the creamy, honey-like notes are expertly balanced by bunches of crushed green leaves, which keep it fresh, light, and airy — great for hotter days.

**Granado** Yes, Nós Temos Banana Scented Duo, $, available at Nordstrom

Olfactive O New Earth Eau de Parfum

New Earth is one of the most interesting fragrances I’ve come across in a while, and that’s because it so realistically captures the crunchy, green headiness of a florist’s shop combined with fistfuls of garden herbs. Pink peppercorn, spearmint, and clary sage make it a breath of fresh air, while myrrh and cardamom turn warm and comforting on the dry-down.

**Olfactive O** New Earth Eau de Parfum, $, available at Olfactive O

Privée Christian Dior Dior Paradise Eau De Parfum

Francis Kurkdjian, the nose behind Baccarat Rouge 540, is also the mastermind of Privée, inspired by Christian Dior’s Provençal home, Château de La Colle Noire. The estate was a garden of Eden of sorts, lined with verdant almond trees and an orchestra of flowers. It makes sense, then, that these notes define the fragrance. Syrup-steeped almond lends a floral frangipane feel alongside vanilla-like tonka bean, but the crunchy, woody notes keep it feeling more sophisticated.

**Dior** Dior Paradise Eau de Parfum, $, available at Dior

DIESEL Only Desire Eau de Parfum

Expect compliments in abundance with this bold fragrance from the House of Diesel, which brings together zesty bergamot oil, spicy cumin, and deep rum with warm amber woods. This eau de parfum is powerful whether you spritz it on clothes or skin. It’s especially captivating on the neck and wrists, where body heat amplifies the close-wearing base of vanilla bourbon and nutty praline.

**Diesel** Only Desire Eau De Parfum, $, available at Diesel

Electimuss Amber Bloom Extrait

Electimuss describes wearing this as akin to weaving through an “ancient Mediterranean grove, where citrus trees unfurl seawards, and branches hang heavy with sun-ripened fruit” — and if that’s not enough to propel you to add to cart, then the warm amber, mineral sea salt, and vanillic tonka bean — redolent of sun-drenched skin fresh from the ocean — might just clinch it. This is an extrait, so the staying power is second to none.

**Electimuss** Amber Bloom Pure Parfum Extrait, $, available at Electimuss

Mugler Starlicious Pistachio Praline Shimmer Hair & Body Mist

Roasted pistachio and velvety caramel make up the sauce of this scent, but it’s the patchouli — all earthy, herbaceous depth — that gives this shimmering hair and body mist its edge and sets it apart from other pistachio-forward fragrances from brands like Kayali and Le Monde Gourmand. If you ask me, it also makes it smell far more expensive than it actually is.

**Mugler** Starlicious Pistachio Praline Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Mugler

D.S. & Durga Rose Pacific Eau de Parfum

I get it — rose is a polarizing note. When it’s not powdery and potpourri-like, it can be too rich and cloying, but although the note’s in the name, I’d argue it’s more of a supporting act here. Instead, sun-ripened apricot and green-floral poppy take center stage, offset by salty sea spray, vanilla musk, and sun-baked sand. It really is special, but I’d expect nothing less from D.S. & Durga.

**D.S. & Durga** Rose Pacific Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom

Bond No.9 Tuxedo Park Eau de Parfum

Look past the glowing green bottle and you might just find your next signature scent in Tuxedo Park, a sparkling combination of white grapefruit, lime, and tangerine alongside warmer jasmine sambac, musks, and oud. On paper, the megamix of notes shouldn’t quite work together, but on the skin, it takes on an invigorating and distinctly sexy quality.

**Bond No. 9** Tuxedo Park 10 Eau de Parfum, $, available at Neiman Marcus

Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Cola Fizz Eau de Parfum

Diet Coke fans, rise up. Bonbon Cola Fizz captures the effervescent freshness of the first sip of cola — from a glass bottle, of course — on a hot day, and transforms it into something perfectly wearable, thanks to sherbet-like lemon and clean, just-bathed white musk.

**Viktor&Rolf** Bonbon Cola Fizz Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta

Mugler Starlicious Berry Licorice Shimmer Hair & Body Mist

Strawberries and raspberries give Mugler’s third and final body mist a mouthwatering sweetness that isn’t too dissimilar to YSL’s Libre Berry Crush (IYKYK), but the licorice note makes it spicy and close-wearing — perfect spritzed on the neck and shoulders where people lean in. The added shimmer is the cherry — or berry — on top.

**Mugler** Starlicious Berry Licorice Hair & Body Mist, $, available at Mugler

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Welcome to Cancer season and the summer, too! The planetary ingress will be extremely messy and dramatic, so from 21st June, grab a box of tissues. The planets aren’t playing, but they are leading us to a place of wisdom and emotional upgrades.

The next few weeks will be extremely intense due to the fluctuating energies at play. On June 21st, the sun gets a healing touch from the centaur Chiron, which is in Taurus. Two days later, the sun and the North Node of Destiny harmonize, offering us the chance to accept our fate. Then June 25th brings the sun and Neptune in Aries together, making us hypersensitive to the world and the people around us. The sun and Saturn in Aries share a fraught moment on July 6th, urging us to be more responsible and authoritative. The sun and Mercury form a conjunction in Cancer on July 12th, creating the “cazimi” effect, which enlightens our minds with knowledge.

Our love lives won’t be any less chaotic, especially since Venus in Virgo contacts the South Node of Destiny until July 10th, encouraging us to feel a kinship to past relationships. We might feel stuck in current partnerships, which could lead us to seek refuge in the arms of an ex, given that Mercury is in retrograde at this time. It may seem reasonable to flirt with “the one who got away,” but the ramifications and consequences may not be worth it. Our sentiments will change when Mercury turns direct on July 23rd. Venus in Virgo squares Uranus in Gemini on July 13th, motivating us to break free of dynamics and structures that are rigid. We are craving autonomy and freedom in matters of the heart. Plan a trip out of town with friends to have independence and fun.

The end of Cancer season brings an astrological aspect known as Barbault Basket, which is similar to a cradle, which is a geometric shape similar to a trapezoid that consists of an opposition (in this case, it’s the 180 degree polarity between Jupiter and Pluto retrograde), three sextiles (the 60 degree distance between Jupiter and Uranus, as well as Neptune and Uranus, and Jupiter and Neptune), and two trines (the 120 degree aspect between Jupiter and Neptune and Uranus and Pluto retrograde). The opposition creates the contour of the foundational shape, the trines connect the inner planets, while the ones that are sextilng each other tie the outer planets together. Four planets — Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto retrograde — connecting from July 15th to 21st, at 4 degrees. The “four 4s” are bringing an existential crisis of sorts that leads us to a transformative state. Let’s break it down. Uranus in Gemini unites with the fixed star Hyadum I, creating an immense desire to rebel against authority. Neptune in Aries linked up with the fixed star Deneb Kaitos, offering us a metaphoric spiritual awakening. Pluto retrograde in Aquarius connects with the fixed star Oculus, making us aware of what others don’t notice. Their missteps, avoidance, and oblivion will give us the upper hand, so use it to your advantage. All the while, Jupiter in Leo urges us to put our needs and desires first. Our knowledge of matters will shift, changing our opinions and mindsets. Four is numerologically aligned with the home and security. Therefore, we can expect powerful shifts in our personal lives, particularly in our foundations.

By the time the sun waltzes into Leo on July 22nd, we will be on an upward swing that allows us to transcend to an evolved mindset. Having the right amount of support and self-determination will catapult our consciousness to an enhanced state of being.

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Important Dates for Cancer Season

June 21st: The sun enters Cancer, setting off the Summer Solstice. The start of a new season brings fresh hopes and aspirations.

June 28th: The action planet Mars moves into Gemini, pushing us to fight with words. The pen is mightier than the sword.

June 29th: Mercury Retrograde in Cancer begins, heightening our sensitivities and yearning for nostalgia.

June 29th: The Full Moon in Capricorn is a moment of contemplation and reflection as we plan for the future.

June 30th: Jupiter jumps into Leo, expanding our hearts and lives with bravado and passion for the next year.

July 7th: Neptune Retrograde in Aries helps us reclaim our dreams and make moves to attain them.

July 9th: Venus glides into Virgo, adding practicality to matters of the heart and financial investments.

July 14th: The New Moon in Cancer is an emotional reset that supports our personal growth.

July 22nd: The sun dances into Leo, elevating our charisma and devotion to others and to ourselves.

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If you’re like us, you’ve talked yourself out of a lot of good decisions and into a few bad ones because you couldn’t tell what was actually worth it. VETTED is here to help. Whether it’s a product, a procedure, or a place, we do the digging, ask the real questions, and try it ourselves before we tell you a thing. If it made the cut, it’s because it earned it.

I was heading to New York for my first business trip as SVP of Brand & Content at Unbothered, and I knew the days would be full. Testing press lines to understand what our reporters experience on the front line, meetings with talent teams, a soirée at Moss for our brand friendlies. I was going to be outside more than I was inside. But when I was inside, I needed to actually decompress. That’s why I chose The Mercer. It’s the rare hotel that gives you both: in the mix when you want it, and a sensorially supportive, minimalist environment to disappear into the second you don’t.

The Property

The Mercer feels designed by someone who actually thought about what it’s like to live in a body. Minimalist, but warm. It’s right smack in the middle of Soho, but the second you walk through the front doors, all of that disappears. The hotel has almost zero sound leak. Soho-quiet inside, Soho-everything outside. It’s been my favorite place to stay in the city for years, and every time I’m back, I remember why.

The Neighborhood

Soho proper. Two minutes from Balthazar, my old-school favorite, and a Sephora when you inevitably need one. McNally Jackson is close. There’s a FedEx within walking distance, which I ended up needing on this trip. You can take your meetings, get your last-minute things done, and still be back in your room in under ten minutes.

The Room

So inviting. Every light in the room is on a dimmer. The big bay windows have electronic shades, so you control how much of the city comes in. The sheets are perfect, and I say that as someone with tactile sensitivity. Bad sheets can ruin a whole trip for me; these are a constant reminder to just go to sleep. There’s a massive tub. There’s an alcove set up for working during the day, which means you don’t have to make the bed your office. The bathroom amenities are great. Whoever designed these rooms has real sensory attunement.

The Wellness Factor

The hotel itself doesn’t have a spa, but the network around it does most of the work. There’s a relationship with Barbara Sturm down the street for a facial. They’re connected to a bathing club nearby. You also get access to Zero Bond as part of your stay. None of it is inside the hotel, but if “inside the hotel” isn’t the priority, you have everything you’d want within a few blocks.

The Service

Impeccable. Everyone I spoke to, every time I called down, had this sweet, warm demeanor and was happy to chat. I never felt like I was bothering anyone. Turn-down every night, with Ladurée cookies waiting in your room that I look forward to more than I should admit. The food is clean American with a touch of Italian. I can get kale and scrambled egg whites most mornings, and the coffee program is strong. A breve latte is a great way to start a day in New York.

The Verdict

Worth it if you’re on a business trip and you need to reset and recharge between meetings without losing the energy of being in the city. It’s my favorite place to stay in New York, and every time I go, it reminds me why.

Skip it if you want a hotel with a spa, a scene, and a pool inside it, so you never have to leave.

Erica Chidi is SVP of Brand & Editorial Content at Unbothered. She writes about wellbeing, culture, and travel.

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