IFM LOVES | FIVE BEACH-INSPIRED SCENTS FOR A BEACHY MOOD

Saltwater, ice cream cones, flip-flops, suntan, and coconut water – if that reminds you of a beach vacation which was long-planned but not executed, it’s time to resort to other ways of getting into the vacay mode. As they say, the smell is one sense that’s most closely related to memories, why not invest in a nice scent from the marine olfactive family and feel beachy despite being in the bustle of the city schedule. Thinking exactly that, we have rounded up a range of beachy-scents ranging from light body mists to dense colognes to lighten a little of your no-vacation sorrows.

Bombay Perfumery’s Seven Islands | Buy Now

Inspired by the seven islands which originally formed Bombay, this fruity perfume by an Indian perfumery is aptly named ‘Seven Islands’. The pristine white sand glistening in the sun inspires the top note of grapefruit and orange blossom where the heat notes comprise of jasmine, violent, and frankincense. And the low tide of the beach inspires the base notes of tonka bean, oakmoss, cedarwood, vanilla, and musks. Basically, a complete olfactory roller-coaster ride beside the beach!

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Jo Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne | Buy Now

Want to escape along with a windswept store? Let this scent laced with a spray of sea salt and woody earthiness of sage remind you of waves breaking the white sand. But the best note of this cologne is probably the ambrette seeds which wrap the fragrance with an aura of sophistication and joy. It is Jo Malone after all, definitely suitable for warmer season wear.

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Bath and Body Works’ At The Beach Fine Fragrance Mist | Buy Now

The name says it all – life is better at the beach or at least when sprayed with this mist! We love the fact that it has conditioning aloe mist also which nourishes the skin. The blend of white frangipani, toasted coconut, and bergamot waters create the most vacation-ready refreshing scent which is reminiscent of the saltwater breeze. Extra points for the pump bottle being travel-friendly. You can get this beauty at any Bath and Body Works stores in India.

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Maison Margiela’s ‘REPLICA’ Beach Walk Dry Body Oil | Buy Now

Winner of the Best of Beauty by Allure, the Beach Walk evokes a forgotten sentiment of walking on a sandy beach with combined notes of coconut milk, bergamot, lemon, pink pepper, and musk. It's moisturizing, fast-penetrating, and sensual dry body oil – it makes your skin and even hair look smoother and luscious. Spritz a little and let this warm scent transport you away to your favourite beaches while staying right where you are.

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Paco Rabanne Olympea Intense Eau De Parfum | Buy Now

Belonging to the olfactive family of amber, this sublime modern-day scent has made a comeback in a bolder and sexier avatar – its salty-vanilla fragrance is now infused with deep amber along with orange blossom, white pepper, and ambergris notes to mesmerize you. Inspired by Goddess Olympea, the scent command that all eyes turn to the wearer.

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