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Summer Sun

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Next Summer Sun is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Summer Sun opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Amber and Caramel. Next's Summer Sun carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A blast of creamy coconut and caramelized amber over zesty citrus, Summer Sun is vacation-in-a-bottle-cheerful, sweet, and playful. If you crave endless summer, this delivers big sunny energy at a bargain price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Energetic
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Summer Sun Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Bronze Goddess by Estée Lauder
24%
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Bronze Goddess the original Summer Sun inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin53%
Bergamot47%
Heartas listed
Coconut57%
Floral Notes43%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Caramel50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Summer Sun is built for summer with its coconut, citrus, and creamy tropical notes, evoking suntan lotion and poolside warmth. It remains wearable in late spring and early fall, but may feel too sweet and out of place in winter's cold.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The moderate projection and cheerful, tropical character make it ideal for casual outings, dates, and everyday wear. Its playful sweetness can be suitable for the office if not oversprayed, but it is too informal and overtly summery for formal or sporty settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Summer Sun Eau de Parfum opens with a sparkling burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, quickly enveloping you in lush coconut and creamy tiare flower-evoking sun-warmed skin and poolside drinks. The heart is a sun-drenched blend of tropical florals and lactonic coconut, settling into a sweet, enveloping base of caramel and golden amber. The overall impression is a vibrant, nostalgic nod to beach holidays, suntan lotion, and carefree summer days, with just enough citrusy freshness to keep it lively and wearable. Not for those seeking subtlety, but a must for lovers of bold, tropical sweetness.

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