Scent & Dress Pairing Time! Trending 2025 Summer Dresses Scent-Paired
Summer is officially in full swing, and dress season is finally upon us! With temperatures rising and invitations to several soirées piling up, we have officially gone into scent pairing mode, where we happily match trending summer dresses with the best perfumes the fragrance world has to offer.
A few things to remember: your taste in dresses, much like your taste in perfumes, can never be right or wrong. These are completely subjective. When you pair your fashion style with your fragrance, the only thing that matters is that you are happy and comfortable.
There is no hard and fast rule in scent pairing. It is whatever you want it to be. Sometimes the colour of the dress can remind you of a similar-coloured perfume bottle. At times, a certain fabric reminds you of a specific smell. Many people associate soft chiffon fabric with something very feminine or sweet, whilst summer linens might inspire some people to wear more aquatic fragrances. A floral dress might inspire you to finally wear that perfume that smells like a summer garden in the morning, whilst a formal black dress might encourage you to give that oud perfume in your closet a go at last.
It is all about being inspired and having fun. And that is exactly what we have done with our list of trending summer dresses below and the fragrances we think would be a perfect fit for them. Remember that all fragrances mentioned in this post are now readily available in our online shop. Now, read on and get ready to be inspired!
Massimo Dutti red halter midi dress
Recommended perfume: Atomic Rose Eau De Parfum by Initio Parfums Privés
Massimo Dutti has come a long way from its roots as a menswear brand. These days, it creates classy pieces that everyone is able to enjoy all year round. Take this chic red halter dress from their current collection of summer dresses. It is sleek, understated, and still eye-catching. It is made of linen, making it an instant summer favourite in our eyes. With its open back and pleat details, this demands to be worn on a sultry date night at some scenic rooftop bar during sunset.
To enhance the innate gorgeousness of this dress, we would pair it with an equally beautifully blended fragrance from the house of Initio Parfums Privés: Atomic Rose. This beloved perfume is an amber floral fragrance with just a hint of spice and a stunning rose accord. It is modern and elegant, just like our Massimo Dutti dress, and it is bound to stand out, especially as it dries down to exude a warm vanilla note that will undoubtedly turn some heads.
House of Aama blue dress
Recommended perfume: Soleil Brulant Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford
Next up on our list is a dress from the House of Aama, a mother-and-daughter duo fashion brand based in Los Angeles, California. And what does one think of when California is mentioned? Aside from Hollywood, we think of beaches. Malibu vibes, anyone? So, it is no surprise that this blue chiffon maxi dress with prints that are reminiscent of corals and other ocean flora simply makes us want to wear a scent that smells like sunny vacations, sunbathing, and cocktails at sunset.
This simple, sexy and yet never subtle dress makes us want to wear Soleil Brulant by Tom Ford. Soleil Brulant is an intoxicating and radiant fragrance that captures the essence of sun-soaked luxury. What we love about this Tom Ford creation is that it is not your typical summer fragrance. It has some citrus, spice and honey as well as an amber accord that creates a lasting, sun-drenched impression. This scent as well as the dress are for those who crave a sunny, radiant, and captivating summer feeling that will linger long after the season has ended.
Abadia black Suri dress
Recommended perfume: Opus 1144 ExDP by Filippo Sorcinelli
This Abadia dress is a wonderfully crafted creation that screams sophistication and class. We expected nothing less of Abadia, the first Saudi brand that made it to the ranks of Net-a-Porter, showcasing their ethically made luxury clothing, catered to the fashionable contemporary woman of today. This dress is, simply put, a work of art. The curved waistband, the flow of the lower hem and its silhouette are *chef’s kiss*.
We immediately had to think of Opus 1144 by Filippo Sorcinelli when we first saw this dress. Just like the Abadia dress, Opus 1144 is true art in a bottle. Sorcinelli was inspired by gothic cathedrals when he created this scent and it shows. One whiff and you are enveloped in an aura of sophisticated complexity and majesty, with notes of incense, leather, jasmine and ambergris accompanying you all day long. There is nothing simple, basic, or subtle about both the dress and perfume. So, if you are feeling bold, we think you should definitely try to wear both on your next date night or for that night at the open-air summer opera.
Christopher Esber yellow dress
Recommended fragrance: Ylang Ylang Nosy EDP by Perris Monte Carlo
Sydney-based designer Christopher Esber is known for mixing traditional techniques and cut-out-clad silhouettes. With him, it is all about elegant minimalism and laid back sensuality. One look at this beautifully flirty yellow dress and you will know exactly what Mr Esber is about. This crepe dress exudes a cool yet sexy appeal that is meant for lazy summer vacations in Marbella and other sun-drenched destinations.
Our perfume thoughts immediately went to Perris Monte Carlo’s Ylang Ylang Nosy. This perfume is an exotic fragrance that is perfect for all seasons but especially the summer. Along with its superstar note of ylang ylang, we love its citrus-spicy opening, its opulent floral heart and seductive base with notes of vanilla, cedarwood and musk. This perfume is for those who enjoy cheerful and deeply sensual scents as well as dresses that are designed to exude a sense of playfulness and confidence just like our Christopher Ember creation.
Sea Tanya printed blue/white midi dress
Recommended perfume: Inception EDP by Zarkoperfume
The Tanya dress from Sea is an eye-catcher with its patchwork geometric print and relaxed silhouette. One glimpse of it and you get an immediate feeling of being in a geometric dream that is within another dream, with shapes going in and out of each other. It is a modern yet subtly vintage piece of art that is truly enjoyable to the eye.
What perfume do we think you should be wearing with the Tanya dress? Unequivocally, Inception by Zarkoperfume. Inception’s inspiration was the concept of multiple layers of dreams. The Tanya dress seems to be the perfect visual representation of this! Inception opens with some dreamy citrus notes that dries down to a gorgeous floral heart and a musky amber base. It is dream accord upon dream accord that unfolds beautifully the longer you wear it. The Tanya dress and Inception could not be a more perfect fashion/perfume duo!
Ulla Johnson pleated/floral dress
Recommend fragrance: Golestan ExDP by Tauer
Manhattanite, Ulla Johnson is a designer who loves to elevate the very essence of femininity in her creations. The Anabeth dress is not an exception with its dainty florals, pleats and flattering silhouette that immediately make us feel like a Southern belle with a sweet cocktail in hand. It is a dress that is perfect for garden parties as well as small and intimate soireés.
And what perfume could possibly match the feminine and floral vibes of such a dress? Yes, Golestan by Tauer. This is an enchanting bouquet in a bottle. It opens with a rich floral serving of rose and jasmine, leading into a heart of saffron and oud that adds depth and complexity. At last, the base of ambergris and musk provides a hypnotising exotic finish that simply makes us swoon. Golestan captures the essence of a garden in bloom that is perfectly reflected on the Anabeth dress.
H&M Linen-blend Shirt Dress
Recommended perfume: Terra Mia EDP by Carthusia
Never underestimate the power of chain brands like H&M! For all its commercial mass appeal, H&M has proven time and time again that it can create pieces that are versatile, classy and expensive looking. This linen-blend shirt dress with stripe prints is a perfect example of this. It is something we would wear at work as well as to coffee dates with friends or maybe a casual stroll through a museum. It can be paired with different types of shoes, accessories and make-up looks – the possibilities are simply endless.
We grabbed onto the idea of coffee dates with friends when we first saw this dress and we would therefore pair it with a wonderful coffee fragrance like Terra Mia by Carthusia. This perfume opens with sweet notes of coffee and hazelnut, leading into a heart of rose and orange blossom that adds a touch of floral elegance. The base of vanilla and musk provides a cosy, lasting finish. Terra Mia is inspired by Naples and nostalgia. It is a rich and comforting gourmand that we would undoubtedly wear on this pretty dress once we get to Italy this summer!
Mara Hoffman white Sloan Dress
Recommended perfume: Pure Eve EDP by The Different Company
Beauty is this white Sloan Dress by Mara Hoffman. We cannot stop gushing over this stunning but simple dress that is guaranteed to show curves and keep onlookers interested with its enticing texture. This dress is the perfect expression of the clean girl look but slightly more elevated and exponentially bougie. We love its versatility and the potential looks one can create out of this one dress.
The perfect perfume for this pretty dress is, hands down, Pure Eve by The Different Company. We are staying with the clean girl theme and choose this clean and soft fragrance that evokes a sense of purity and simplicity. It opens with fresh, aldehydic notes of linen, leading into a heart of delicate mimosa and rose. The base of cedarwood and musk provides a gentle, powdery finish. What we love about this combination of the Sloan dress and Pure Eve is that they are all about understated elegance and quiet sophistication. Simple but never ordinary!
