Looking for a men’s fragrance built for summer? We track down the best sustainable scents from Raaw Alchemy, Dries Van Noten, and Creed — one of them is about to become your new signature.
By Lisa Ehrhardt
Warmer months bring longer days and brilliant sunshine, but also the challenge of finding the right scent to match. For men in particular, the choices can feel endless. At high temperatures our noses respond differently to fragrance, which is why most of us gravitate toward lighter, fresher notes once summer hits.
The hunt for the ideal summer scent is trickier than it sounds — a fragrance that feels inviting in winter can turn overpowering the moment the heat sets in. To make the decision easier, we’ve rounded up three of the best sustainable summer fragrances for men: scents that are fresh and light, yet unmistakably memorable.
Raaw Alchemy — Lobby Boy
With Lobby Boy, Raaw Alchemy has released a fragrance that demands attention from the first spray. Founded by Trice Angie and previously known as RAAW by Trice, the brand has carved out a firm place in the world of clean, luxurious beauty since its rebrand. The Los Angeles- and Copenhagen-based label works exclusively with organically grown, sustainably and wild-harvested natural ingredients.
Lobby Boy builds its case on a striking blend of tobacco leaf, dried grass, and smoked honey. Together, these notes create a magnetic, rich fragrance designed to be worn by anyone, regardless of gender. Precious oils and organic alcohol give the scent a layered depth that shimmers on skin and lingers in the air long after.
Trice Christiansen, founder and CEO of Raaw Alchemy, describes Lobby Boy as a fragrance she spent years perfecting. The result is an aromatic scent defined by fresh, spicy notes with a whisper of elegance and mystery — ideal for anyone who wants to leave a lasting impression. Lobby Boy delivers a complex, singular olfactory experience.
Price: €105 / 50 ml
Dries Van Noten — Soie Malaquais
Dries Van Noten, long celebrated for luxurious, boundary-pushing design, has translated the fluid elegance of his silk garments into a fragrance with Soie Malaquais. Perfumer Marie Salamagne found her inspiration during a visit to the Dries Van Noten boutique on the Quai Malaquais, where she fell for the texture of the silk dresses on display. She set out to capture that sensory experience in a scent that feels like silk against the skin.
Soie Malaquais is an opulent, seductive composition built on carefully chosen notes. A top note of sparkling bergamot and crisp black currant opens the fragrance with vivid freshness. At its heart, floral, silken accords of rose unfurl, lending the scent an elegant, enveloping quality. Chestnut and cocoa round things out at the base, adding depth and a sensual sweetness.
With 88 percent natural ingredients, Soie Malaquais stays true to the house’s sustainable philosophy. The formula relies on plant-derived alcohol and a carefully selected roster of ingredients that are as kind to the skin as they are to the planet.
Dries Van Noten’s collection of gender-neutral eaux de parfum deliberately breaks with traditional perfume conventions, offering an unmistakable olfactory experience. Soie Malaquais is a tribute to the art of classic perfumery, reimagined for the modern world.
Price: €295 / 100 ml
Creed — Silver Mountain Water
Silver Mountain Water from Creed captures the exhilarating freshness of the Alps in a bottle. Inspired by crisp mountain air and towering peaks, the composition blends citrus, fruit, and woody elements. Juicy citrus notes open the fragrance with an invigorating burst of freshness. At its heart, tea accords and a salty, ozonic note evoke the clean, cool scent of mountain air. Silver Mountain Water closes on base notes of sandalwood and musk, adding warmth and depth that bring the whole composition into harmony.
Creed places particular emphasis on sustainability and craftsmanship passed down through generations. The house is known for timeless fragrances built on know-how handed from one generation to the next, using some of the finest and most sustainably sourced ingredients in the world. Through its “Fragrances for Eternity” initiative, Creed commits to developing and producing responsibly, with a focus on reducing waste, protecting biodiversity, and using recyclable materials.
Price: €275 / 100 ml
