These Are the 6 Trendiest Fragrance Notes For Summer 2017

While peonies will never go out of style — they're far too lovely — many would consider them a "vintage" flower when it comes to EDP. We're seeing this fluffy floral making a serious comeback in the fragrance world, though, and it's often being paired with softening notes that make for ultrafeminine, highly enchanting scents.

At the heart of Pinrose Lil Dipper ($65), you'll find a generous supply of peony and lavender, which melts into a creamy sandalwood and amber base that provides warmth and depth. Italian bergamot and lemon give it a slight zing for even more dimension.

Rihanna RiRi Kiss Eau de Parfum ($60) beautifully marries the richness of peony with a splash of plum, a hint of orange blossom, and an undercurrent of musky vanilla and earthy cashmere woods. We're also detecting an ever-so-slight hint of mint, which elevates this perfume and makes it feel fresh and never drowsy.

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne ($130) also fits the softened peony bill. The peony serves as the hero with suede acting as the colead.

If you're into sugary scents, Vince Camuto Ciao Vince Camuto Eau De Parfum ($85) is a sticky-sweet fragrance that smells like a bowl of mashed wild strawberries and freshly squeezed pink grapefruit drizzled with honey. Add just-plucked peony petals and smoke it out with a bit of sandalwood and patchouli, and you've got Ciao.

"While woodsy scents are usually darker the more powerful they get, lately we've seen a different trend where stronger but still light woods are paired with citrus or spice to produce a more vibrant, energetic kind of power that feels modern, clean, and sexy," said Alex Gilman, fragrance expert at LuckyScent. "A great example is French niche newcomer Parle Moi de Parfum, a brand from the sons of legendary perfumer Michel Almairac. The Cedar Woodpecker ($145) has been flying off our shelves."

Cedar Woodpecker boasts a sturdy cedar base that's been electrified with green citrus and tamed with velvety soft iris.

Nest Verde ($72) also fits into this trend with its rich panel of wild fern, Himalayan ceder, zesty verbena leaves, and musk.

Both have a masculine edge to them, but if you want to go straight men's cologne, Clean White Vetiver For Him ($84) is a great go-to. The borrowed-from-the-boys formula smells likes a well-dressed, freshly showered man who has just returned from a bonfire getaway and still has a bit of sweet smoke lingering in his hair. It features notes of white vetiver, cotton wood, forest moss, amberwood, bergamot, juniper berries, and tonka beans.

For a woody fragrance that leans warm and spicy versus bright, try Juicy Couture Majestic Woods Eau de Parfum ($130). One spritz and you suddenly feel as if you're standing in the center of a wooded forest that happens to be home to a curiously placed praline factory. It's sweet, masculine, and undeniably earthy.

"As we approach the hottest months of the year, citrus scents are bound to trend no matter what. While classic citrus — even when crisp — tends to run sweet or bitter, we're now seeing a more modern citrus that plays up a deep, juicy, almost herbaceous crispness," said Gilman.

For example, look for grapefruit scents that almost verge on smelling like marijuana, like the brand-new Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 ($150). This scent uses pink grapefruit to play off the almost tropical sandalwood of the main ingredient, a synthetic molecule named Javanol, explained Gilman.

Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi Acqua ($152) is another that combines herbal qualities with bright and zesty citrus. It's inspired by Italy's famous Amalfi Coast, and so it has that ocean-spray quality. At the same time, it combines bright mandarin and lemon with earthy basil and grassy shisho leaf, while jasmine adds a touch of sweetness and spearmint cools.