1. Tommy Girl Summer Eau de Toilette
(P2,800 for 100ml bottle, available in Rustan's Department Stores)

Why You'll Love It: Missed the ocean in the middle of a busy work week? One whiff and you're instantly reminded of the sea. It's great for casual or sporty days.

Summer Notes: Sicilian bergamot, Moroccan mimosa, sweet apricot blossom, Virginia cedar, and ambergris

2. Siren By Paris Hilton
(P1,900 for 30ml Eau de Parfum spray, available in all leading department stores)

Why You'll Love It: This fresh, floral summertime scent lends you added allure in this season of flings and romance. It comes in a pretty bottle, too, with a cute mermaid charm.

Summer Notes: Juicy Mandarin, Apricot Nectar, Frangipani blossoms, Water Lily, Honeysuckle, Coconut Orchid, Vanilla Beans, warm Sandalwood, and creamy Musk

3. The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Japan Apricot & Rice Finishing Mist
(P895, available in all The Body Shop stores)

Why You'll Love It: The intense heat this season makes you want to take a bath more than twice a day, but as your busy work schedule probably won't permit that, make that shower freshness and fragrance last longer by spraying on a delightful body mist that helps hydrate your skin, too.

Summer Notes: Apricot, rice bran, Community Trade aloe

4. The Body Shop Sparkling Apple Body Mist
(Get this at a discount during The Body Shop's Fabulous at 14 Sale from May 7 to June 14)

Why You'll Love It: If you love fruity scents, but want to keep it fresh and subdued--much like the scent of crisp apples--you'll adore this zesty green fragrance that will awaken your senses on a slow, humid day at work or when you're out running errands.

Summer Notes: Contrasting velvety rich mid-tones and lingering musk finish

5. The Body Shop Lychee Blossom Eau de Toilette and Body Mist
(Get this at a discount during The Body Shop's Fabulous at 14 Sale from May 7 to June 14)

Why You'll Love It: If you want to go full-on fruity, not minding the feminine sweetness, this fragrance will lift your spirits in an instant. Evoke energy and brightness with every spritz of this vibrant scent. It goes well with your dainty, girly summer style.

Summer Notes: Lychee Blossom

6. Tourmaline By Parfums Charriol

Why You'll Love It: If you're a fashionista who lets her style extend to her signature scent, this is meant for you. Best worn when you're effortlessly sophisticated yet casual, like when you have on a pair of slim-fit jeans, a dressy sheer blouse--and your boyfriend's light-weight jacket.

Summer Notes: Light florals and woody base notes

7. Escada Marine Groove
(P2,300 for a 30ml EDT bottle, available in Rustan's Department Store)

Why You'll Love It: This splash of delectable fruits and freshly picked florals will set off your sparkling summer fantasies. Wear this scent as you go from day to night, from work to party...and to your hot summer fling's room.

Summer Notes: Fresh and juicy scents of passion fruit, red currant, and mango; soft notes of amber and musk.

8. Escada Ocean Lounge
(P2,300 for a 30ml EDT bottle, available in Rustan's Department Store)

Why You'll Love It: This sensual scent will definitely get you in the mood for a summer romance--or at the very least for parties where you can snag your potential summer romance. Wear it on a date, a night out with the girls, or to your secret beach rendezvous.

Summer Notes: A cool and refreshing concoction of sweet strawberry meringue, frozen lychees, Anjou pear nectar, Kadaku plums, violet petals, mimosa blooms, jasmine, amber, teakwood, and vanilla.

9. FOR YOUR GUY: I Am King By Sean John
(P3,000 for a 50ml EDT bottle, available in Rustan's Department Store)

Why He'll Love It: If your man is a go-getter and career-driven, yet makes sure he has time to take you on a romantic vacation or fun parties you both enjoy, he'll love this extraordinary scent which complements him. It subtly surrounds him in fresh comfort and lends an attractive power about him. It smells clean, too.

Summer Notes: Handcrated notes of tangerine zest, juicy orange, succulent cranberry, and Imperial French Berry

10. FOR YOUR GUY: Seduction In Black Antonio Banderas
(P1,335 for a 50ml EDT bottle, available in leading department stores)

Why He'll Love It: This sophisticated yet casual, sensual scent could get you in the mood for seduction. Make this your little "couple signal"--the moment he has on this cologne, you know he's got the hots for you. And you sure won't be able to resist him.

Summer Notes: A natural burst of citrus and exotic freshness that include Italian Bergamot and Black Currant for top notes; a spicy combination of Coriander, Nutmeg, and Cardamom at the heart; and a captivating woody base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.