Top Picks | Scent Bar Staff Picks - Summer 2025

Why we chose this:
"My mom is a Flight Attendant & her most frequented trip was to Hawaii, Honolulu specifically. Every time I reach for this candle I’m reminded of my mom, and of course the scent of lush tropical florals reminds me of the islands themselves." Dana, Scent Bar LA

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Why we chose this:
A creamy sunscreen scent.
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Why we chose this:
The scent of the intoxicating tiare flower.

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Why we chose this:
Sensual tropical florals with a hint of vanilla.
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Why we chose this:
In its aromatic citrus garden, the sunny Cyrnos villa welcomed the flamboyant upper crust of early-20th century high society. Queens, poets and artists met in the shade of fig trees and parasol pines.

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Why we chose this:
"Leaves me w glistening skin and a perfect moisturized base for the day's perfume!" - Raul, Scent Bar DTLA

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Why we chose this:
"In the summer, I reach for scents that feel sunlit and easy, like Escentric 01." - Raul, Scent Bar DTLA
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Why we chose this:
"I like a veil-like wear during the heat of the season, sheer but still radiant." - Raul, Scent Bar DTLA
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Why we chose this:
"London Fog will be my summer signature—a comforting blend of citrus and lavender that captures the feeling of sipping tea as a thunderstorm rolls in, cooling the heavy warmth of a humid summer rainy New York evening." - Madison, Scent Bar NYC
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Why we chose this:
"Abd El Kader is my summer escape in a flame—iced mint tea, zesty lemon, and a whisper of spice cutting through the thick New York heat, wrapping the room in cool, dreamy calm comfort." - Madison, Scent Bar NYC
Why we chose this:
"This is summer skin in a bottle—Confetto wraps me in creamy almond, sweet vanilla, and soft musk like sun-warmed silk, making it my go-to for that deliciously nostalgic sunscreen-on-a-hot-day kind of scent." - Madison, Scent Bar NYC

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Why we chose this:
"Musky, sweet, and seductively soft Contre Ta Peau clings to skin like a warm breeze laced with white florals and vanilla, perfect for sultry beachy summer nights that blur into morning." - Madison, Scent Bar NYC
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Why we chose this:
The smell of balmy summer nights in the Flamingo garden, when plump tomatoes hang heavy from the vine and notes of freshly crushed leaves linger in the air.
Why we chose this:
Like a warm coastal breeze, Coco Coco carries the true scent of the coconut tree - neither fake and sweet nor overly powdered, but rather delicately mouthwatering, lightly green and exquisitely natural.

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Why we chose this:
"I can't imagine a better summer scent than Un Bel Amour d'Été by Parfum d'Empire. Lush, heady florals are accompanied by an unexpected cumin note, resulting in a sultry fragrance that smells like a balmy night at the height of summer." - Claire, Luckyscent HQ
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Why we chose this:
Damp wood, incense, and freshly laundered linen, evoke for Sonya Park the typical smell of an old, wooden Japanese house from the neighbourhood of Aoyama.

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Why we chose this:
"For a deeper grounding in my daily meditations  I light Aoyama incense and spray Karigoi to ground me in the moment. The smell of earthy, river water, gentle breezes and lots of Japanese cedar is the perfect tool to settle on the mat." - Susannah, Scent Bar Hollywood
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Why we chose this:
"I love burning Lumira Tahitian Coconut candle. It’s soft and luxurious a perfect mix of tropical flowers and coconut. Brings summer vibes to any space instantly!" - Rose, Scent Bar NYC
Why we chose this:
"I love Kai’s original body lotion! It’s gardenia but has a great green tone to it too." - Rose, Scent Bar NYC

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Why we chose this:
"Une Fleur D’Oranger from Obvious is my dreamsummer scent! It’s such a stunning orange blossom. Bright and beautiful fresh and slightly sweet." - Rose, Scent Bar NYC
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Why we chose this:
"A use this every morning in the summer and it recreates that perfect, post-beach-day-shower experience." - Emi, Luckyscent HQ
Why we chose this:
"I want my apartment to smell like a sun-drenched garden in the summer, and this candle does the trick." - Emi, Luckyscent HQ

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Why we chose this:
"Reflet Sur L’Okavango from Ella K smells like pure sunshine to me. Its creamy yellow florals are brightened by fresh aldehydes, so it never feels too thick in the summer heat.” - Emi, Luckyscent HQ
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Why we chose this:
"The creamiest, most comforting floral incense. Makes me feel like I'm in the French countryside even when I'm in the middle of LA." - Emi, Luckyscent HQ