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By Megan Haggan AS the weather warms up, it’s a good time to reassess our fragrance wardrobes and choose a scent that’s suited to summer. International fragrance expert Michael Edwards has classified fragrances into 12 individual “families” based on their scent characteristics. According to Perfume Box’s Sam Fakhoury, fragrances from the floral, citrus, water, green and aromatic families are the most suitable in summer. “Our bodies heat up and perspire more in a warmer environment so, in general, we don’t want sandalwood or woody oriental fragrances, as they’re warm and heavy already,” Mr Fakhoury says. “In summer, we look for something refreshing: biting into a peach, jumping into water, a lighter fragrance. “Many women have a fragrance for night and a lighter one for day, or a winter fragrance and summer fragrance.” Mr Fakhoury says that Chance Eau Fraiche, from Chanel will remain popular this summer, and that new Christina Aguilera Inspire will also be in demand. In summer, an eau de toilette can be more appropriate than an eau de parfum, due to its lower concentration of perfume oils. Gucci by Gucci, which Mr Fakhoury describes as “vibrant and ladylike”, has now been launched as an eau de toilette, and he predicts it will be another of summer’s hot fragrances. Despite its warm notes, Dolce & Gabbana’s The One will be a hit in the men’s market, he predicted. Summer, particularly in Australia, creates special challenges for perfume lovers, as fragrance can go “off” if not cared for and stored under ideal conditions. “People will often put their bottles of perfume in the bathroom window, thinking they look nice when the sun hits them. But that sunlight will make them go off,” Mr Fakhoury says. “Fragrance needs to be kept in a cool place. Some people keep their fragrances in the door of the fridge, where it stays cool, which works quite well. Canberra winters are the right temperature for perfume storage, but summer can be very hard on them.” Fragrance generally lasts two to three years, or longer if always stored correctly. http://www.citynews.com.au/index.php/the_scent_of_summer/