"This £12 Perfume is the Ultimate Summer Scent - Evokes the Essence of Holidays"

Fragrances have the power to evoke memories of particular moments or places, and it seems that scents reminiscent of sunny days and beach vacations are currently in vogue. One example is a perfume, recommended by beauty editors, that replicates the scent of sun cream.

I'm partial to this style of scent that includes warm, comforting notes of coconut, vanilla, woods, musks, and sea salt. I've found one such fragrance, a well-kept secret in the industry, that falls squarely in this category.

First introduced in 1989, Jil Sander Sun is an eau de toilette that perfectly captures the aroma of sun cream. Its scent profile includes lemon, white flowers, vanilla tonka bean and sandalwood. If you enjoy fragrances like Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess or Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk, this might be the perfect scent for you. The best part? It costs less than £12.

While this Jil Sander fragrance may not be easy to locate, I've found it on Amazon. There it is priced at £13.02 for a 30ml bottle or £19.99 for a 75ml bottle, which is convenient if you're an Amazon Prime member as you can avail of free next-day delivery.

An alternate purchase option is through Superdrug's Marketplace section, where you can currently buy it for only £11.95, reduced from £12.95, plus a delivery fee. Many Superdrug customers seem to believe it's worth the investment, as demonstrated by its 30,000 online reviews.

The perfume is also a hit on Amazon, with nearly 8,000 five-star reviews. Customers love its nostalgic scent.

One reviewer noted, 'I first bought this on a trip to Greece, and wore it every day. Now, it always reminds me of that amazing Greek holiday.'

Another said, 'I've loved this scent since my teen years – it brings back great memories. It's perfect for summer or as a reminder of sunny days.'

'Perfect summer fragrance,' is how one brief review put it.

And I concur. I've made it a staple of my perfume collection; I'll bring the 30ml bottle with me on vacation, and even if it's not exactly beach weather this summer, it will certainly bring back memories of hotter days.

If you're interested in similar scents, be on the lookout for the Nivea Sun Eau de Toilette at large retailers this summer; it smells just like the brand's renowned sun creams.

Alternatively, for those who prefer more tropical, floral, and sweet scents, Sol de Janeiro's body mist discovery set, which includes all five scents, might be a good choice. You can purchase the set for £40.