The 9 Best Affordable Fragrances for Warm Weather, From Dior to Jo Malone

With the days getting hotter and longer, it's time to bring out the fragrance wardrobe for warm weather. But what kind of scent works best in warm weather?

Avoiding the heavier fragrances (especially during the daytime) is a must, and it's time for the citrus scents or something fresh and green. To save you the trouble of searching, we've rounded up the 9 best fragrances for warm weather that won't completely break the bank.

Crisp, fresh and a little bitter thanks to the grapefruit and orange opening, this Maison Louis Marie fragrance is perfect for warm days. It's classy, a little rich at the base, without being overwhelming, and perfect for warm weather.

Uplifting, refreshing and reported by many to be particularly long-lasting (especially for a citrus scent), LOEWE Agua EDT adds a twist to the classic citrus-into-musk fragrance formula with a fresh spicy heart of pepper and Ceylon tea.

Warm, peppery and a little herbaceous, Jo Malone's Basil & Neroli has a slight floral twist as the heart before settling into a powdery musk. It's fun, light and easily wearable for any occasion.

An ode to the luxuriously sunny atmosphere of the south of France, this is a bright blend of floral and marine notes that embodies summer in a fragrance (if you're looking to get a little ahead of the curve). It opens with sea salt, with an opulent heart of jasmine, before drying down into a soft, green base of pine.

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Kida Kyo's Awakening lives up to its name: without being too bright or sharp, it's clean and energising – an undoubtedly modern take on the citrus scent. It has a slight bitterness, with notes of yuzu, magnolia leaf and green tea, that dries down into a sophisticated and soft base of vetiver and musk. It's a fresh, green citrus that's on the more muted side.

Terre D'Hermes Eau Givrée has a sharp, icy freshness quite unlike any other fragrance at its opening. Otherwise, it has the exact same formula that has made the original a classic, with a mature and sophisticated depth.

This story originally appeared on Esquire.com/uk.