Looking for perfumes that smell like the beach? Here are 10 beachy perfumes for this summer. Warm sand, salty breeze, sunscreen and sun-kissed skin—in a bottle.

There’s something magical about the scent of the beach—salty air, sun-warmed skin, sunscreen, coconut, and crashing waves.
As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, many of us dream of sandy beaches, salty air, and the warmth of the summer sun.

If you’ve ever wished you could bottle up that experience, you’re in luck.
Beach perfumes are designed to do just that: transporting you to coastal getaways with a single spray.

Whether you’re longing for a tropical escape, a refreshing ocean breeze, or the comforting scent of sun-kissed skin, there’s a fragrance that smells like the beach for you.
These 10 beach-inspired perfumes will take you straight to the shoreline, right on the warm sand.

1. Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk, Eau de toilette

Part of Maison Margiela’s popular “Replica” line, Beach Walk aims to recreate specific moments and memories. A cult classic, Beach Walk perfectly captures the memory of a lazy afternoon by the sea. Notes of lemon, ylang-ylang, coconut milk, and musk recreate the warmth of sun on your skin. It’s light, nostalgic, and effortless. See full review here.
Beach Walk retails around $165 usd (Maison Margiela) or €145 eur (50ml.it) for 100ml.

2. Bobbi Brown Beach

If you love the smell of classic Coppertone sunscreen, this is for you. Bobbi Brown Beach is a classic and straightforward interpretation of a day at the seaside. It aims to capture the simple, comforting essence of sun, sand, and sea. With notes of jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin, Beach is warm, clean, and nostalgic, smelling exactly like sunscreen, but in the best possible way.
Bobbi Brown Beach retails around $90 usd or £61.50 for 50ml. Note: it’s relatively difficult to find in-store in Europe.

3. Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche

A summer icon, this perfume is a tropical fantasy. It’s a harmonious blend of creamy coconut, warm amber, and exotic tiare flower. It smells like luxurious suntan lotion and the warmth of hot, sandy beaches. It’s the quintessential vacation scent for many.
Bronze Goddess retails around £74 for 100ml, $102 usd for 3.4oz or € 112 for 100ml (via Douglas.it).

4. Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc is the embodiment of luxurious, exotic summer. Think private island, pristine white sands, turquoise waters, and lush tropical flora. It’s sophisticated, glamorous, and undeniably chic. With pistachio, bergamot, jasmine, and amber, this perfume is a glamorous vacation in a bottle.
Soleil Blanc is a pricey perfume. It retails around $300 usd (via Tom Ford Beauty) or €260 for 50ml (via Sephora.it).

5. Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes Eau de Parfum

Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes is a modern, unconventional take on a beach scent by blending warm vanilla with a surprising mineral saltiness. It’s warm and sensual, perfect for those who want a sweet beach scent with a twist. Or those looking for an original vanilla perfume. See full review here.
Vanilla Vibes is available at Juliette Has a Gun website for $150 or €135 for 100ml via 50ml.it.

6. Ellis Brooklyn Salt Eau de Parfum

Salt is a minimalist and modern scent. It’s inspired by the feeling of salt on your skin after a swim in the sea and windswept coastline. The aquatic saltiness is balanced by ambergris, tiare flower, and sandalwood, which add a sensual feeling of sun-warmed skin.
Ellis Brooklyn Salt retails for $115 (Ellis Brooklyn) or €168,99 for 50ml (Douglas.it).

7. Creed Virgin Island Water

Creed Virgin Island Water evokes a Caribbean getaway. It’s a bright and refreshing fragrance with zesty citrus, creamy coconut and tropical fruits and flowers. It’s reminiscent of a mojito or piña colada. A true tropical summer fragrance.
Virgin Island Water retails for €195 (50ml.it), $360usd (Creed US) or £195 (Creed UK) for 50ml.

8. Chanel Paris–Riviera

Think of a chic Mediterranean escape. Chanel’s Paris–Riviera is a luminous floral-citrus fragrance that evokes a summer holiday on the French Riviera. It’s a bright, effervescent, and elegant citrus floral fragrance. It’s a sophisticated and uplifting, perfect for a chic summer day.
Chanel Paris-Riviera retails for €170 (125ml) or $165 usd (4.2oz) via Chanel website.

9. Granado Bossa Eau de toilette

Bossa is a sensual, joyful fragrance that channels the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro’s beaches. With notes of tangerine, passion fruit, freesia, and musk, it blends fruity brightness with solar warmth and a soft salty air effect. Think of Rio beaches at sunset, salty air, and tropical florals.
Bossa 100ml retails for €75 via 50ml.eu, £70 via Liberty London or $80 usd via Granado.us.

10. Versatile – Sea, Sud & Sun Extrait Roll On

Sea, Sud & Sun is a subtle but vivid beach experience. Think salty skin, sea breeze, and warm sunlight on bare shoulders. With marine notes, solar florals, and musky skin accords, it’s designed to smell like a perfect day at the beach—lightly sweaty, sun-soaked, and carefree. What sets it apart is its intimacy: it wears close to the skin, like the lingering scent of ocean air on your body after a swim. It’s also unisex and alcohol-free.
Sea, Sud and Sun is available at Ministry of Scent for $65 usd, at 50ml.it for €59 or via Versatile Paris for €49,17.

Whether you love crisp aquatic notes, creamy coconut, or nostalgic sunscreen vibes, there’s a beachy perfume for every kind of summer lover. These beach-inspired fragrances are perfect for your vacation bag—or just for pretending you’re on one.