'I’m a Mamamia editor, and these 6 summer fragrances are guaranteed to get you all the compliments.'

There's an intrinsic connection between scent, memory and emotion. That's why it means so much when you walk into a room or give someone a hug and they say, 'you smell amazing'. 

Not only does it start the interaction on a good note, but they also bookmark that fragrance as being synonymous with you, and all your good qualities. 

As we enter into the warmer months, you're probably looking to refresh your fragrance wardrobe, opting for scents that will stoke the senses and ensure those around you can't help but linger a little closer. 

Finding the perfect fragrance is a little like dating, you’re going to need to familiarise yourself with a few before you find one that clicks. So, when shopping for a perfume or cologne we recommend going somewhere that can deliver a plentiful bouquet of scents, helping you find the perfect aroma, whether it is being gifted to a close friend or even as feel-good treat for yourself. 

For this reason, we love taking a turn through the fragrance section at Myer, with a range of elevated designer fragrances that can't help but capture and hold our attention, whether that be the cult fragrance Burberry Goddess or a twist on Giorgio Armani’s viral Si line (which is iconically faced by Australian actress Cate Blanchett). 

Created by globally-renowned master perfumers, these are the perfect blends that are sure to deliver *all* the compliments this summer season. 

Rabanne Million Gold for Her Eau De Parfum 50mL, $190

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Launched this year as a part of the enduringly popular 1 Million line, Million Gold for Her is a fresh take on a classic floral fragrance. The scent balances feminine notes like orange blossom and jasmine sambac with woody sandalwood and more enticing musky notes that exude sensuality and depth. Offering major staying power, this attractive scent will linger in the best way.

Created by perfumers Anne Flipo and Quentin Bisch, this woody floral comes in a sophisticated gold bottle that will adorn even the chicest dressing table. Talk about a refined, grown-up version of the original cult 1 Million fragrance. 

Burberry Eau De Parfum Intense 100mL, $300

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This perfume offers a delectable dose of vanilla, which is a popular scent in the fragrance world to boost mood and produce feelings of happiness and comfort. A unique take on a classic scent, it actually uses three types of vanilla for a gourmand vibe that you could almost eat: including vanilla infusion, vanilla caviar and vanilla absolute. 

Balancing the sweetness we have notes of lavender, cocoa and ginger. Launched by Burberry in 2023, the fragrance was created by Amandine Clerc-Marie and promoted by ambassador Emma Mackey. Her inner strength and elegance are reflected back in the fragrance, including the bottle which has a polished golden look. This perfume is beloved by many for its ability to take the wearer from day to night and its sophisticated yet alluring aroma. 

Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Eau De Parfum 30mL, $136

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Embodying the essence of Italian luxury, Dolce and Gabbana’s hit fragrance Devotion launched in 2023 and was created by perfumer Olivier Cresp. Designed to stoke the sweet tooth but still offer depth, the fragrance combines top notes of candied lemon with middle notes of sweet panna cotta, orange blossom and rum. A base of vanilla brings the scent together, which is indulgent and moorish. 

Embodying the zest of citrus, florals of the blossom and long vanilla finish, this fragrance offers good longevity and seductive depth. You’re sure to get all the compliments with this spritz, which feels like biting into an Italian pastry during a hot Mediterranean summer.

Versace Eros Energy Eau De Parfum 50mL, $136

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For a fragrance that is going to evolve beautifully throughout the day, it's hard to go past Versace's 2024 offering, Eros Energy. This is a citrus aromatic fragrance which features top notes of blood orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin orange, and Sicilian bergamot, with middle notes of pink pepper, white amber and blackcurrant. 

The scent is rounded out with earthier, more seductive base notes of musk, patchouli and oakmoss, that become more pronounced as the day wears on.

A new addition to the existing and popular Eros line, of which the trademark is bold and sensual scents, this perfume well and truly distinguishes itself as a must have for this summer season. It's got sweetness, but it's not overpowering, and it has a kind of spicy illicitness that will have everyone around you hoping for just one more whiff. 

Vibrant and energetic, this invigorating aroma is great for daytime wear and the warmer seasons, transforming across the day, offering a sophisticated and long-lasting fragrance journey as you wear it. 

Giorgio Armani Si Passione Intense Eau De Parfum 100mL, $307

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Women are epic, intense and intrinsically beautiful, and Giorgio Armani's cult fragrance Si has been re-interpreted in this Passione Intense version to reflect female fierceness. 

Launched back in 2020, this amber floral fragrance was created by Julie Massé. The fragrance offers top notes of blackcurrant, middle notes of jasmine, and base notes of white musk, cedar, patchouli and vanilla. The vanilla dry down adds a feminine edge to the boldness of the blackcurrant, for a scent that feels juicy and exciting without feeling too juvenile. 

Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett continues as the face of the Si collection, representing timeless elegance and strength. This fragrance is intensely alluring and will have people falling over themselves to compliment you on how good you smell. It’s especially suitable for evening wear but is beloved by many for daytime use as well. Of course, the red bottle evokes a fiery passion that is confident, sexy and irresistible. 

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum 30mL, $145

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If you’re wondering what all the cool girls are wearing this summer, it's hard to go past the glamour of Yves Saint Laurent's Libre perfume. Literally translating to 'free' in French, this fragrance is for bold and empowered women. It was first launched in 2019 and is sweet and floral in flavour. 

Created by perfumers Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaim, it has top notes of lavender, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, with heart notes of jasmine sambac and orange blossom. Adding depth to the complex fragrance, base notes of Madagascan vanilla, musk and cedar round out the aroma. 

The fragrance is designed to embody YSL's spirit of modern femininity, which is simultaneously sweet and complex, as it is seductive and alluring. It’s both warm and fresh and will generate compliments across the seasons. 

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