Now that those familiar grey and rainy days seem set to continue in the U.K. we are seeking scents that feel brighter and happier to get us through the grey days. Because the power of fragrance truly can be a beacon of sunshine if you find the right one! A scent that evokes memories of sunlit holidays and carefree summer moments can uplift our spirits in a single spritz, offering warmth and brightness even on the cloudiest days.
Here are some fragrances (and a joyously yet gently uplifting candle) that encapsulate those sunny memories, and will bring back the bright…
4160 Tuesdays What I Did on my Holidays
This fragrance captures the essence of a nostalgic British seaside holiday. Imagine the salty breeze mingling with the sweet aroma of candy floss and mint rock from the amusement arcade. The scent of suntan lotion lingers as you explore rock pools, and the day ends with a warm café visit, your skin still tinged with bright sun and sea scents. It’s a sensory journey back to carefree days…
£65 for 50ml eau de parfum in our shop
Soki London Aphrodite
Aphrodite is a tropical escape in a bottle, blending creamy coconut with juicy mango for a scent reminiscent of sun-drenched beaches. The fragrance evokes the bright sensation of warm sun lotion on bronzed skin, while lotus blossom adds a floral touch. The marine air’s salty tang cuts through sweetness, creating an exotic paradise that transports you to palm-fringed shores with every spritz.
£75 for 50ml eau de parfum shop.sokilondon.com
Sana Jardin Berber Blonde
Berber Blonde is an olfactory journey to Morocco, where bright orange blossom dances in the dusk air. This fragrance weaves a tapestry of inner contentment, wrapping you in its soothing embrace. The scent lingers like a golden sunset, infusing your soul with blissful happiness. It’s a radiant reminder of sunlit adventures and the magic of distant lands.
From £32 for 10ml eau de parfum sanajardin.com
Edeniste LifeBoost Happiness
Their entire collection) has been expertly crafted in collaboration with neurologists and perfumers to deliver proven uplifting effects. Here, sparkling mango accord bursts into raspberry and watermelon, warming to Virginian cedarwood essence. With every spritz, this fragrance serves as a radiant reminder that happiness can be captured and reached for, even on the greyest of days!
£75 for 30ml eau de parfum in our shop
LA MONTAÑA First Light Three Wick Candle
This candle brings the fresh scent of dawn breaking over wild mountain flora into your home. Frosty fennel, bergamot, and rosemary mix with mountain pepper and rockrose, evoking a serene morning before the world awakens. Lighting this candle is like breathing in crisp mountain air, weaving a spell of tranquility and new beginnings—a perfect way to brighten any grey day indoors.
£100 for 650g in our shop (also available in 220g for £39)
Written by Suzy Nightingale