Indie Fragrances for Summer 2025+ 3 You Should Be Wearing Giveaways

Best Indie Fragrances for 2025 

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 and Mindy Ruiz from Gallagher Fragrances and Pearlescent Perfumes

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

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

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

Glowberry Gallagher Fragrances Pearlescent Collection

Daniel Gallagher and Mindy Ruiz are graciously offering 60 ml of Pearlescent Parfums Glowberry for a registered user in the US only

Beach Geeza Sea Spritz

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 Perfumes Acqua di Colonia

Darren Alan of Darren Alan Perfumes is kindly offering 50 ml of Acqua di Colonia for a registered user in the US only.

YOU MUST BE A CaFleureBon registered reader and Redolessence Subscriber. Register here. Please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Steven’s reviews, the perfumers and the three indie fragrances for summer 2025 we chose and which you would like to win. Draw closes 8/4/2025

Note: Over 14 years ago on July 11, 1011, we introduced our CaFleureBon Profiles In American Perfumery series. Each of the perfumers for the 3 indie fragrances for summer have been featured-Michelyn

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16 comments

  • Brad Woolslayer says:

    I like how Steven mentioned how polished and professional Acqua di Colonia smells. It seems like a slightly more modernized version of a classic colonia fragrance. I would love to try it and win a bottle of Darren Alan Acqua di Colonia. I live in Maryland USA.

  • rahernandez001 says:

    Acqua di Colonia – Steven got me at ‘Juicy sweetness’. I am excited to get my hands on this.

  • Sybelle16 says:

    Glowberry is playful–a well-executed, juicy fruit scent that showcases summery fruits of raspberry, strawberry, sugar and a great floral magnolia that is effervescent as well.
    A salty Cucumber is the highlight note of Sea Spritz that combined with driftwood and a mystery “aquatic” accord, adds to the beachy essence of the scent. Sea Spritz is done in a way that is unorthodox and unapologetic, it is a refreshing and unique olfactic experience for the wearer.
    Acqua di Colonia is Steve’s go-to for a professional vibe. Reminiscent of other summer classic scents like Neroli Portofino, Acqua di Colonia is a classy, clean, elegant, put together scent that doesn’t present as “vintage”… It is citrus and lemon forward, but with a strong orange blossom note that differentiates it from similar scents. Of the three, Glowberry strikes by interest the most.
    USA

  • sas928 says:

    Anything to prolong the essence of summer and I’m in. Steven always does such a beautiful job of giving personality to each fragrance and these are no exception. I hope to be able to own them all.

  • LATONYA GIPSON-BOWMAN says:

    Steven, described Glowberry,and I immediately knew it is something I would like..then I read the article Michelyn wrote , describing the BBQ, and the notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, and Apricot…I need this one in my collection. I live in Orlando Florida, USA and would love to win Glowberry. Thank you for the opportunity

  • jennapark says:

    Steven’s reviews are always so thorough. I like how he gives a feel for fragrances by explaining where and it what situations he would wear a fragrance. In this review he says Pearlescent Parfums Glowberry is more fun while Sea Spritz is more of a vacation casual scent and Acqua di Colonia is a more polished and good for the office. I would love to win Pearlescent Parfuns Glowberry. The perfumer states he had backyard Bbq and summer fun in mind when creating this. I love that inspiration and the notes of strawberry, raspberry, vanilla musk sound beautiful and something I would enjoy. Steven and the perfumer used the word fun in their description and that really piques my interest because that’s what summer is to me. The perfumer also noted it sparks compliments and who doesn’t love that. For those reasons Pearlescent Parfums Glowberry would be my choice for a perfect summer scent. I am in the USA

  • Ramses Perez says:

    Love the variety and how each one goes in a different way. Glowberry seems to be on the fruity side and in the most beautiful white bottle too. Sea Spritz is exactly that, a spritz of sea air into your skin to reminisce of being by the shoreline. Acqua Di Colonia is a freshly with a twist to add much needed longevity with notes like benzoin and ambergris. Thanks to Steven for manifesting a win for 3 of us and to each brand for the generous giveaway. I’d love to win Glowberry as it’s what I gravitate towards the most. I’m located in the USA,

  • Laurel Braswell says:

    I am a redolessence subscriber and all summer I have been intrigued with berry fragrances, especially strawberry scents. I would love to try Glowberry. Love the way it was described and the feeling it evokes .Please enter my name in the drawing and I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Thank you

  • Ashley says:

    Sea breeze definitely is one that intrigue me. Its not often you see aquatic fragrances being talked about much. And with me being a women who enjoys unique and out of the box fragrances sea breeze would definitely be the one I would purchase first..the description of cucumber..sea salt was intriguing enough but when Steven said he gets notes of algae..that sealed the deal for me. Definitely will need to get my hand on this one for sure.

  • Carmen Lee says:

    I love Indie fragrances. The true creative process is really great. So many are just copying others DNA’s. These all sound like amazing creations!

  • Patricia Douglass says:

    The reviews made me curious in the best way. Each fragrance felt like it had its own little mood, like a slice of summer—but not the loud, flashy kind. More like warm skin, soft shadows, and a breeze you barely catch.

    The way he described them was calm but confident, and that made me lean in. Nothing felt overdone. It was all about the feeling—the shimmer, the lightness, that little unexpected twist in each scent. I found myself wanting to smell every single one just to see what they’d do on my skin. It gave me ideas, honestly.

    The reviews weren’t just helpful—they gave me a vibe.

  • EPTrail says:

    I’m already a fan of the Texas Hill Country Gallaghers.

    My partner loves their Wicked Good. It is impressively realistic and really captures the richness of chocolate with uncanny precision, down to the slight bitterness and cocoa powder dustiness. But as someone who’s not into chocolate scents, it’s just not my thing. It feels like I’m wearing a tiramisu I never ordered., but I can really appreciate the craft behind it.

    My favourite is Skydive which feels made for a white T-shirt on a midwestern summer day. Think Field of Dreams if you’re a Gen Xer or Boomer. The opening has an ozone kind of freshness that will cut through the July and August heat and humidity. The green and aquatic notes make it feel clean without veering into Unilever laundry detergent territory.

    I would love to sample Glowberry.

  • dakota says:

    Steven’s reviews left me most interested in Sea Spritz! Sounds like a really nice, naturalistic ocean scent (something I’m always craving when I’m not able to get out of the city)
    – USA

  • Stephanie Turro says:

    I think I’d love to try the Beach Geeza…. The way Steven describe the fragrance makes it seem absolutely perfect for me! I am just starting my fragrance collection and have mostly dupes and Lattafa fragrances right now. One of my favorite dupes is a coastal Driftwood that I found for cheap at Marshalls. I live in Florida and the feels like temperatures the last couple of weeks have been well over 100°. Steven’s description makes the Sea Spritz sound like something that I could wear to work in the classroom (I’m a teacher) without choking everyone out in this heat! LOL I’m a woman, but I tend to like unisex fragrances. This sounds fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity

  • Ellen Oliver says:

    Love Steven’s videos and the article made it hard to choose the first two both sound amazing but I feel like Beach Geeza would be the one I would love to win since I love beachy scents ! It sounds like it would smell like a dream !