Long-lasting fresh perfumes are a bit tricky because fresh notes (like citrus, aquatics, green) tend to evaporate faster than heavy sweet or woody ones — but there are some really great long-wearing fresh perfumes out there! Here are my top recommend...
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Fresh, sparkling citrus-floral with surprising staying power.
Chance Eau Fraîche - Cologne & Fragrance
Ultra-clean, floral-citrus that feels like freshly washed linen — elegant and lasts well.
Aqua Universalis Eau de toilette
A crisp green-mango scent, watery and breezy but sticks around longer than most "light" scents.
Un Jardin sur le Nil Eau de toilette - 3.38 fl.oz
Light white florals but has serious lasting power thanks to creamy notes underneath.
My Way Giorgio Armani perfume - a fragrance for women 2020
A soft fresh floral, and it surprisingly holds up for several hours.
Lightly Bloom Zara perfume - a fragrance for women 2018
Bright orange and grapefruit scent that sticks around nicely, very nostalgic too.
Clinique Happy™ Perfume in 6 Unique Scents
Fresh, light musk with a floral twist — lasts longer than you’d expect for the price.
The Body Shop White Musk Eau De Toilette 2 oz
Fresh, floral, and dewy; a water-based perfume that lasts longer than you’d think.
J'adore Parfum d'eau: Alcohol-Free Fragrance with Floral Notes
A cooler, longer-lasting version of the original Light Blue — crisp lemon and jasmine.
Light Blue Eau Intense
Aquatic mint, lemon, and sugar — it stays surprisingly well through the heat.
Acqua di Gioia Giorgio Armani perfume - a fragrance for women 2010
Fresh rose and pear with a clean musk base that keeps it lingering.