These 16 Perfumes Smell Like Vacation, so I'm Wearing Them at Home

Lee Litumbe Best Citrus Fragrances

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This is the time of year when citrus perfumes get to take center stage. The best kind of citrus fragrances are versatile and varied, ranging from pure lemony spritzes to complex blends that draw in spicy, sweet, or earthy elements to play with. Any way you slice it, there's just something about this playful scent family that instantly reminds me of vacation!

Until I book a flight or take a long drive to my destinations of choice, I'll be spending my days embarking on citrus scent adventures that transport me to the farthest reaches of the Earth. So come away with me on a pretend world tour! Ahead, check out the 16 best citrus perfumes to play out the most epic imaginary vacation from the comfort of your own home.

Imani Randolph Best Citrus Fragrances

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Chanel N°5 L'Eau

Versace Yellow Diamond

Skylar Capri Summer

Diptyque Oyédo

Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk

Megan Adelaide Best Citrus Fragrances

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Nest New York Citrine

DedCool Fragrance 05 Spring

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra

D.S. & Durga Italian Citrus

Boy Smells Flor de La Virgen

Byredo Sundazed

Kellie B Best Citrus Fragrances

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St. Rose Grand Larceny

Le Labo Bergamote 22

Maison Louis Marie No.09 Vallée de Farney

Korres Morning Mimosa Eau de Toilette

Malin+Goetz Cannabis Perfume Oil

This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with about six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previously Who What Wear's associate beauty editor after spending many years working on the West Coast edit team at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.