11 Citrus Colognes Perfect for Spring and Summer

You’ll be transported to the Italian Riviera every time you spritz this on. It has notes of neroli, Italian bergamot, and Sicilian lemon, it smells is perfectly fresh and vibrant.

If this magnificent bottle doesn’t pique your interest, the fragrance’s notes will—rich ginger, sharp lime, and English lavender, for a balanced, unique scent.

Citrusy yet woody, this masculine scent has vetiver, ginger, and bergamot for an elegant finish.

Inspired by morning dew, this cologne dates back to the ’70s. The mint, tree moss, and orange combination—sharp and bright and fresh—is timeless.

Fresh and bright, this citrusy scent has natural notes of lemon, bergamot, and patchouli, for a vibrant, everyday fragrance.

Inspired by the scent of an extinct fruit-bearing plant, this may be a citrus scent but it’s unlike any you’ve ever smelled before. It’s a little sweet, a little crisp, and completely mysterious – a fresh top note eventually dries down to reveal a base of cedarwood for longer wear.

This West Coast-inspired fragrance is anything but your typical fresh, citrus-y scent. Drawing inspiration from green juice (yes, the kind you buy at a health food store), this surprisingly long lasting cologne starts with a cornucopia of fresh citrus (citron, orange, lemon) as well as a burst of others like carrot, mint and basil. A few sprays instantly awakens your senses just like a shot of ginger in your morning smoothie.

The top note of bergamot in this very green-smelling fragrance lends a sweet yet crisp vibe to the initial spray (there’s kiwi in there, too), but as it dries down it leans more green, fruity and woody – which isn’t a bad thing. Notes of cedar and moss in the base allow this innovative scent longer wear and, unlike some other more conceptual green fragrances, it still smells somewhat familiar.

Sauvage is an icon because it can be a lot of things. Yes, there is citrus in there, but there is also a plentiful dose of spice, wood, amber and even florals. The subtle notes are always intermingling to create something new with each sniff, but the opening notes of bergamot catches your senses immediately. It’s a long-lasting scent that’s appropriate for literally anything – day, night, play or rest.

The fresh, clean vibe of this fragrance is deceptively simple. Layers of bergamot, cypress, sandalwood, vetiver and more work together to develop a vibe that is at the same time crisp and deep. Think of it as the barbershop smell of the future – vaguely soapy and smooth with a bite that dries down to a current of masculine woods.

This version of the classic Aventus is lighter, fresher and a little sweeter. A top note of mandarin orange, ginger and pink pepper smacks you in the face with freshness at the first spray (but, you know, not in an aggressive way) and eventually dries down to a smooth, masculine finish with sandalwood, patchouli, musk and tonka bean. It’s slightly sweeter than your typical citrus scent but that’s why it stands out.