Key Notes: Blackberry, bay leaves, and cedarwood | Available Sizes: 1 ounce, 3.4 ounces
Best Clean Fruity: Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle Eau de Parfum
Why It’s Worth It: This aldehyde-forward scent—Acne Studios’ first, in collaboration with the avant-garde fragranceheads at Frédéric Malle—embodies the ingredient’s characteristic waxiness and soapiness, so much so that people often compare it to a luxe fabric softener. Soft top notes of fresh laundry give way to light, peachy florals and powdery musk—perfect for someone who wants to smell subtly fresh and clean. Think of it like an unbranded designer bag: quietly elegant but not flashy.
Key Notes: Aldehydes, peach, violet, vanilla, sandalwood, and musk | Available Sizes: 1.6 ounces, 3.4 ounces
Best Salty-Sweet Fruity: Abel Cyan Nori Eau de Parfum
Why It’s Worth It: For scenthounds who obsess over niche fragrance notes, Abel’s umami-rich Cyan Nori is one for the Fragrantica Hall of Fame. A sweet, yet salty profile of zesty tangerine and nori bottles up a long day by the sea, with some muskiness in the dry-down that lingers on your skin like a sun tan. The briny quality of the nori is what really nails the essence of the ocean, thankfully without stinging your eyes in the process.
Key Notes: Tangerine, bergamot, ambroxan, and nori absolute | Available Sizes: 0.5 ounces, 1.7 ounces
Best Nostalgic Fruity: Nette Pear Jam Eau de Parfum
Why It’s Worth It: Nette’s heady scents often center flowers like rose and neroli, but this time, jammy pear plays the starring role. Our editors describe Pear Jam as nostalgic, pulpy, and delicious. Associate features director Dianna Mazzone says “there aren’t enough adjectives to describe the deliciousness of this yummy fragrance,” while social media manager Bianca Richards recalls the scents on her aunt’s dresser and the body sprays of her youth whenever she smells Pear Jam’s notes of pear, rose and patchouli. “The powdery finish gives it that modern and mature element that’s soft, clean, and uplifting,” Richards adds. Full sizes are currently on the way, but you can still get your feet wet with a small tester size.
Key Notes: Koji pear, rosewater, and ambrette seed | Available Sizes: 0.33 ounces
Best Citrusy Fruity: Henry Rose Blonde Barry Body Spray
Why It’s Worth It: It’s not technically an eau de parfum, but we liked Henry Rose’s Blonde Barry enough to land it a spot on this list anyways. Blackcurrant, blackberry, blood orange, and tangerine mingle in one sexy sangria of a fragrance that’s darker and richer than typical citrusy blends. As a head-to-toe spray, the scent of the musky fruit blend only intensifies with your body heat, radiating warmth late into the day.
