Un Ete Francais: The new sultry haute fragrance of summer

Celine captures the seductive heat of summer in an irresistible, addictive fragrance

Celine unveils the latest creation from its Haute Parfumerie collection: Un Ete Francais — a luminous, unisex fragrance that is fresh, silky, and evocative of sultry sun-kissed skin.

The thirteenth addition to the house’s Haute Parfumerie line, Un Ete Francais draws inspiration from the “new wave” generation that fully embraces freedom and lightness of being. It recalls the dreamy magic of holidays in the South of France, where time drifts with the rhythm of the soft waves and the golden haze of summer heat. The result is a scent that is sensual, soft, and undeniably addictive.

Picture the golden hour with your skin glowing after a full day at the beach, gently lit by the setting sun and the soft flicker of candlelight at the dinner table. There’s a warm flush on your cheeks, a mix of sun, sea air, and the wine you’ve been sipping. A light sheen of sweat begins to form, blending with the salt on your skin left by the ocean breeze. You’re dressed in airy linen—light, breathable, perfectly suited for the lingering heat of a summer evening.

The fragrance opens with a sparkling burst of bergamot — fresh, zesty, and just slightly bitter from petitgrain. Soon, a whisper of neroli emerges, soft and floral, then melts into a creamy accord of gorse. Hints of coconut and vanilla follow, kissed with powdery notes which is a signature touch that unites the house’s fragrance wardrobe.

As with all Celine fragrances, Un Ete Francais is housed in the maison’s signature rectangular flacon, an homage to French glassmaking heritage. Fluted sides lend architectural structure, while a faceted, black lacquered cap crowns the bottle. An aesthetic inherited from late 17th Century classicism and the clean geometry of Art Deco, its amber-gold reflections and minimalist silhouette highlight the nuances of the scent within.

Un Ete Francais sits beautifully alongside the house’s daytime fragrances—Parade, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, Cologne Française, Dans Paris, La Peau Nue, Zouzou, Rimbaud, Bois Dormant, and Eau de Californie. For evening, Celine suggests layering with the deeper, more sensual notes of Reptile, Black Tie, or Nightclubbing.