4 min read / 6 August 2024 / yasmin sharp

Guide to Summer 2024 Fragrance Oil Trends

Discover the top fragrance oil trends for summer 2024 to refresh your candles, soaps, and diffusers with the season's best scents.

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You’re no doubt on the lookout for scented fragrance oils that will allow your candles, soaps, oil burners and diffusers to come alive with the smell of summer.

We’ve put together a list of some of the most evocative fragrance oils for the summer, bringing you a little bit closer to lazy days on the beach, perusing colourful summer markets or breathing in the calming scent of the sea.

So, whether you’re new to fragrance oils or a seasoned buyer, our fragrance trends for summer 2024 has something for everyone.

What are top summer fragrances for 2024?

If you’re looking for new scented fragrance oils to try out this summer, you could try some of the following:

Let the ocean breeze calm and soothe you this summer

There are few things more relaxing than inhaling the natural smell of the ocean.

Our Ocean Breeze Fragrance Oil is one of the most memorable summer scents of the season, combining notes of lemon zest, green melon and exotic florals, helping you to drift off over the waves so you can relax and unwind in complete luxury.

Candy floss brings sweetness and light to summer days

If you can’t wait to head down to your local fairground when it arrives this summer, then Candy Floss Fragrance Oil allows you to revel in its fruity goodness anytime you like.

It’s one of the stronger, longer-lasting summer scents and is ideal for use in candles and soaps, making it one of the must-have scented fragrance oils for your summer collection.

Refresh your senses with the delights of pear and elderflower

Pear & Elderflower is a classic combination, with this evocative scent providing a gentle aroma that recalls long, lazy afternoons out in the sunshine.

Whether you are looking for candle making oil scents or natural fragrance oils to use in a diffuser or oil burner, this wonderful duo lets your senses bloom on those warm, hazy days.

Rhubarb and strawberry is a timeless summer combination

When it comes to candle fragrance oils that are perfect for summer, there are few better than Rhubarb & Strawberry Fragrance Oil.

Its fruity and sweet aroma certainly packs a punch, instantly transporting you to a nearby artisan market filled with homegrown delights.

It’s a fragrance oil that invigorates the senses, providing an instant boost of positive energy and that all-important feel-good factor.

Enjoy the tropical cocktail of grapefruit and kiwi

The beach is never too far away this summer thanks to the refreshing notes of this Grapefruit & Kiwi Fragrance Oil.

It’s one of the best fragrance oils for candles, oil burners and diffusers, making it easy to imagine spending endless hours on a sun lounger (with SPF protection of course!) rewarding yourself with a refreshing cocktail of juicy summer fruits.

Evoke memories of summer with Fresh Cut Grass Fragrance

There is something about the smell of freshly mowed grass in the summer that invokes feelings of nostalgia, allowing us to recall special moments in our lives.

Adding a few drops of this Fresh Cut Grass Fragrance to a candle, diffuser or oil burner places you in the middle of beautifully manicured, emerald green lawn.

It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a garden or for those who want an early glimpse into the smell of summer.

How to use scented fragrance oils to keep cool this summer

There are a few ways you can use your summer fragrance oils to keep cool when the temperature rises. Why not try:

Making your own cooling spray

To make your own cooling spray that you can spritz onto your body to keep cool, follow the steps below:

  1. Fill a 60ml glass spray bottle about ¾ full of distilled water.
  2. Use witch hazel to fill the rest of the bottle.
  3. Add 10-20 drops of your preferred fragrance oil(s).
  4. Replace the top of the bottle and shake well.

Before using a fragrance oil for the first-time, it’s a good idea to complete a patch test to ensure it does not cause any irritation on your skin.

Add to cool bath water

Another option could be to beat the heat by jumping into a bath filled with nice cool water – with a few extra drops of a fragrance oil you love for the finishing touch:

  1. Fill the bath as normal with cool water.
  2. Mix 2 drops of fragrance oil for every 1 tablespoon of carrier oil.
  3. Add to the water.
  4. Step into the bath and enjoy the wonderful aroma.

Alternatively you can use essential oils to help with sleep on a hot night

Keeping cool in bed on a balmy summer’s night is a struggle for many, but you can use essential oils like lavender oil to help you drift off:

  1. Add a few drops to a tissue or handkerchief and place it near your pillow.
  2. Use the oils in a diffuser user or oil burner for 30-60 minutes before you go to bed to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Final thoughts

Summer is all about making long-lasting memories and being around the right scents will make all the difference.

As one of the most established fragrance oil suppliers around, we know our stuff when it comes to summer fragrances and are always adding exciting new aromas to our collection.

Whether you use them to keep cool when the heat is on or just to set the right ambience around your home, you can use our list above as the starting point for all your summer scent needs.

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