16 Coastal Fragrances That Make Me Smell Like I Summer in the Hamptons

Let's set the scene: a white house with large windows, a wraparound porch, and a perfectly pruned garden sitting mere feet away from a sandy white coastline. Beyond the rows of yachts and sailboats that bob up and down on the rolling waves like a child's toys in a bathtub are endless miles of perfectly blue sea. This is where the archetypal coastal grandma—clad in her linen button-down, woven market bag, and floppy sun hat—finds peace and solace. But what if I said you could achieve that same exact feeling by simply spraying some perfume on the nape of the neck and inner wrist?

You've read that correctly. Age and proximity have nothing to do with embracing your inner coastal grandmother. I've scoured the internet to identify 16 perfumes that perfectly embody the aesthetic so that you, whether or not you happen to reside on the picturesque coast, can have your own little piece of the Hamptons. Read on to discover which fragrances smell like all things coastal in a bottle.

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Maya Thomas
Assistant Beauty Editor
Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's assistant beauty editor based just outside of Seattle, Washington. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.