Three Indie Fragrances for Summer 2025
Video Content creator Steven Gavrielatos and I want to highlight three indie fragrances for Summer 2025 with very different scent profiles: sweet/ fruity, refreshing/ beachy, and polished/citrus with sillage, that we think are perfect for warm weather. They are unique and original. I asked each perfumer to share their creative process and inspiration. –Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief
Daniel Gallagher of Gallagher Fragrances and his wife Mindy Ruiz Pearlescent Parfums
“Gallagher Fragrances Pearlescent Parfum Glowberry was designed to be the ultimate juicy-sweet summer staple—a fragrance that’s easy to wear and impossible to ignore. Inspired by backyard BBQs, sunny brunches, and all the warm-weather fun in between, it’s a scent that sparks compliments wherever it goes. With bright notes of Raspberry, Strawberry Tart, and juicy Apricot over a soft base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood, and creamy Magnolia, Glowberry is playful yet polished. We wanted something that felt uplifting and carefree, but still had that “what are you wearing?” factor. Glowberry delivers all that—and then some.” – Daniel Gallagher and Mindy Ruiz
Featured Notes: Mandarin, Apricot, Raspberry, Strawberry Tart, Blackcurrant, Raw Sugar, Magnolia, Spring Leaves, Sandalwood, Cashmere, Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk
Ryan Hunts of Beach Geeza
“‘A salty hit of wind off the water, Beach Geeza Sea Spritz captures that moment just after you dive into the ocean and come up for air. It’s fresh, alive, and wide open. With bright bergamot, crisp citrus peel, and a whisper of driftwood and neroli, it’s a unisex invitation to feel weightless, sun kissed, and maybe even a little daring. I created this fueled by memories of surfing where afternoons stretched into evenings as salt clings to sun-warmed skin. Sea Spritz was made for the freedom you feel just off the shoreline, where there’s nothing but water, wind, and the possibility of escape.’-Ryan Hunts
Notes: Cucumber, Bergamot, Sea Salt, Driftwood, Ambergris, White Musk
Darren Alan of Darren Alan Perfumes
“ Acqua di Colonia is a refreshing and elegant unisex fragrance that brings a modern twist to a classic style. Inspired by the original Eau De Cologne created by Giovanni Maria Farina over 300 years ago, this scent combines bright citrus notes with fragrant herbs and transparent white florals. While traditional colognes often fade away quickly, I’ve worked to make this one last longer, especially during the warm summer days, by adding a mix of modern woods, ambergris and musks.” –Darren Alan of Darren Alan Perfumes (Darren is a ÇaFleureBon contributor, for Ingredients check out Cinnamon here and Benzoin here)
Top Notes: Neroli, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Blood Orange; Heart Notes: Egyptian Jasmine, Bay Leaf, Moroccan Orange Blossom; Base Notes: Egyptian Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood
Steven Gavrielatos reviews our co-curated three indie fragrances for summer 2025
Disclosure: Steven was gifted for this review of the three indie fragrances for summer 2025; opinions are his own
Daniel Gallagher and Mindy Ruiz are graciously offering 60 ml of Pearlescent Parfums Glowberry for a registered user in the US only
Thanks to Ryan Hunts of Beach Geeza, we have a draw for a registered user in the US only for 50 ml Beach Geeza Sea Spritz
Darren Alan of Darren Alan Perfumes is kindly offering 50 ml of Acqua di Colonia for a registered user in the US only.
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