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And these new perfumes are perfect for summer 2026

Scent-sational.

By Metro UK

• March 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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At long last, we’ve finally got some sun, and we’re already planning pints in the pub garden, BBQs and sunbathing in the park.

We’re also sprucing up our fragrance game, and thankfully, there’s a slew of new perfume launches that need to be on your radar.

From sticky-sweet gourmand blends to earthy, fresh, citrusy mixes, there’s a whole host of ways to step into the sunshine smelling your best.

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to switch up your go-to scent with a new concoction that will be as uplifting as the spells of sun.

However, as we know, some of our favourite high-street beauty brands make some of the very best fragrances.

That’s why our shopping guide contains a mix of luxurious legacy brands like Parfums de Marly, alongside affordable picks from the likes of Marks & Spencer (whose own range of perfumes is not to be missed) that will set you back less than £20.

Whether you’re a vanilla obsessive or can’t stay away from fruity notes, we’ve got you covered.

The best new perfumes for summer 2026

M&S Sweet Pistachio Eau de Parfum

M&S’ own-line, Discover, should not be slept on.

It’s a range of beautiful scents at budget-friendly prices, and this Sweet Pistachio blend is our new favourite.

With soft floral notes of pistachio, tuberose and tonka, one five-star review from a customer called Heimans said: 'Absolutely love this smell.

It is so gorgeous and has had many compliments.

For this price, you can afford to spray it generously.'
Buy Now for £16

Creed Wild Vetiver

At the other end of the spectrum, if you love your luxury heritage perfum brands, Creed’s new Wild Vetiver has got everyone talking.

Designed to transport you to a wild garden, it’s stunning green bottle is a woody-floral mix with notes of timur berry, bergamot, pink pepper, rose centifolia, geranium and blackcurrant bud.

Citrusy and fresh, it’s perfect for this time of year.

Buy Now for £220

PHLUR Berry Cream Hair and Body Mist

If you’re a diehard fan of sweet, dessert-inspired blends, you’ll want to be wearing Phlur’s latest launch all summer long.

Deliciously creamy, it’s a hair and body mist that’s lighter than an eau de parfum, so you can spritz as liberally as you like without overpowering your colleagues at the office.

Soak up the notes of raspberry, strawberry, amber and vanilla bean.

Buy Now for £26

Abel Cyan Nori Eau De Parfum

This is the perfect perfume if you love a ‘clean’ scent, thanks to the inclusion of white peach, musk, tangerine, and salty sori seaweed, for a skin-like scent that will turn heads.

A niche fragrance brand worth knowing about, it only launched in the UK last year and is already popular.

It’s not heavy, overly rich or sickly sweet, but a subtle blend that’s luxurious and long-wearing.

Buy Now for £160

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 Jelly Perfume Balm

We don’t need to tell you about Sol de Janeiro and its many summer scents, but it has recently reimagined its cult-favourite fragrances as these playful perfume balms.

These solid sticks can be rubbed directly onto skin without any sticky finish and applied throughout the day, without fear that they’ll leak into your bag.

We love Cheirosa 68, a fruity cocktail of jasmine and pink dragonfruit.

Buy Now for £25

Sampha x Earl of East Sensory Nectar Soy Wax Candle

This is the only candle on our list, and it’s pretty special.

A limited-edition scent that took two years to develop, it’s a collaboration between London lifestyle brand Earl of East and British singer-songwriter Sampha.

As a homage to the relationship between scent and sound, it’s a handmade blend of fragrance and essential oils, with warming notes of orange, juniper, cedarwood and woodsmoke.

Buy Now for £42