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Summer 21

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Summer 21 evokes the mellow haze of a late summer’s evening, combining greener echoes of a verdant midsummer with the drier, deeper notes of the season’s end. A spicy, warm base of hay, nutmeg and vetiver underscores a palette of zesty citrus notes.

Organic Eau de Parfum twice aged and bottled in Somerset, England. 32ml.

Release Date
Barrel-ageing days14/45
Archive stock level
Seasonal Film #
The Summer 21 movie was shot using 16mm film on farmland in South West England. The sculpture was created by artist Nicola Yeoman.
Ingredients #
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Summer 21 is composed of 16 natural ingredients: 5 top notes, 5 mid notes, and 6 base notes. Click on an ingredient below to find out more about our sourcing approach, and the ingredient's history.
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Fragrance Story #

It is late summer and the edge of evening. Fields flecked with gold stretch out towards the horizon. The heat of the day rises up from the parched earth; a warm breath against the paling blue of the wide, cloudless sky. The sun descends, burning between the old oak trees. An owl, parchment white, emerges from the shadows. As dusk deepens, the crescent moon brightens. 

The scent, held in this long dim before nightfall, is heady, rich and spiced. It carries with it traces of a verdant midsummer and the drier, deeper notes of the season’s end. It is layered and complex, belonging only to this time of year. For Summer 21, it is this scent we have sought to capture.

We began with the field and the warm, cracked earth. In recreating this we married nutmeg with vetiver; the dry, dusty sweetness of the nutmeg complimenting the woodiness of the vetiver. To add warmth and depth we introduced olibanum, with its peppery, incense-like facet, and benzoin siam, bringing a rounded, gently balsamic flavour. 

For the memory of midsummer, we turned to the citrus notes of bitter orange, lime and green mandarin. These full, zesty top notes cut through with a freshness that we softened with the quiet, floral notes of jasmine and neroli. While only faint, we included the herbal, culinary notes of coriander and basil, hinting at the green growth of the hedgerows.

Though these ingredients combined to capture a distinctive scene, we continued to search for something that might embody the amber glow of the evening - that soft, mellow haze that seems to fill the air. We found it in ‘Hierochloe alpina’, more commonly known as hay. Warm and sweet, with tobacco and almond undertones (it naturally contains coumarin), the hay brought the missing element.

Reviews #

I received my summer 21 and doubted if Spring 21 could be beaten as I adored it - it has been and it’s so beautiful- it’s the most exciting day when that beautifully wrapped perfume arrives - so lovely, worth every penny.

Pauline on Facebook

This was my third delivery with both previous having exceeded my (already high) expectations. Summer 21 is no different - it’s beautiful & embodies liquid gold.

Leigh on Facebook

Brimming with delight I have just received the exquisite nectar that is Summer 21. A complex and soulful synthesis that encapsulates summer solstice. A joyful meditative aroma. My heart, soul and mind are singing!

Sarah on Instagram

Just a thanks for Summer 21 it's like walking through a wild meadow so unusual and beautiful. And love the packaging well done again team. Thanks again for my walk on the wildside.

Annie on Email

I'm in heaven, Summer 21 is gorgeous, usually I rotate perfumes, but I've worn this every day since it arrived, can't get enough of it, do pass this on to the mixers... Stunning.

Caroline on Email

Fantastic, Unusual fragrances! I recently purchased summer 2021 and I’m In love! I’m very fussy about perfumes and this is just a piece of art ! Thank you Ffern ♥️

Paulina on Facebook

A lovely concept and beautiful fragrances to match. I had some gripes with late delivery first time round which were responded to with great sensitivity and this time round service has been really efficient. Highly recommend.

Katie on Facebook

Just received Summer 21, my first order. It's simply delicious. Love it.

Karen on Facebook

This perfume is sublime ❤️

Nadia on Facebook

I started with Autumn 20 so I have now tried the full year and I have to say I have not only loved every single one of the scents but they’ve also been so very well paired with each season. So pleased I have these in my life and the bottle is just the right amount to last for three months with a little to spare. X

Liz on Facebook

Love Summer 21, lifts the spirits in these uncertain times. Thank you Ffern!

Pam on Facebook

I have Summer 21 and it’s gorgeous - one of my all time favourite perfumes. Looking forward to getting Autumn 21

Anne on Facebook

Love the summer fragrance perfect for working from home - a unique scent never to be repeated as hope working in the office next summer!

Julia on Facebook

I have had so many compliments on Summer 21! I adore it!

Lisa on Facebook

I'm on my 3rd bottle of Ffern and I absolutely love it...

Amanda on Facebook

I finally got mine a week ago and it smells so fresh. It tends to have a manly type jump to it but then it dries out on my skin and it is so sweet with a bit of a lemon punch. I kept smelling myself all day at work when I tried the sample. Can't wait to try the next one.

Amanda on Facebook

Lovely perfumes, great service, efficient customer service and prompt refunds when necessary.

Joanna on Facebook

I’ve been wearing this for 2 days now. It’s definitely a sophisticated fragrance, but evokes a memory to me of my mid teens…. hot summer evenings in a field as the sun goes down with a few friends chilling (and smoking!), passing the evening away!!! A happy memory

Sarah on Facebook

This is fabulous, definitely unique and being a bloke...I may have to spirit it away from my better half..suits me more I think...!

Richard on Facebook

I have had all four seasons this year and this is my favourite by far!!! Such a warm unique fragrance !! Love it!

Caroline on Facebook

OH MY DAYS!!! Summer’21 is sooo good. Can’t wait to go out wearing this smell. I’m afraid to fall in love too much with it, as scared that i won’t be able to get any more! THANK YOU!

Indre on Facebook

Ironically, seeing as this is the summer equinox edition, this smells really dark and mysterious. My better half says that it's more of a man's scent, which is fine with me... I love it 👍

Daniel on Facebook

Absolutely adore this one. I love how your fragrances are so complex, you obviously have very magical noses to pick the ingredients.

Suzanne on Facebook

I can vouch it is mesmerising the smell!!! Takes you off to warmer climes especially during our rain!

Sarah on Facebook

Summer scent is my favourite so far, even though here in Kent we have winter weather. X

Maureen on Facebook

Gorgeous. I thought it was lovely at first spray - but once the notes of nutmeg come through it's exquisite. Fresh, summery, warm and spicy...

Sue on Facebook

I adore it!!! Had so many comments asking what it is. I will buy more if there is any left on the ledger 💚💚💚

Lisa on Facebook

My favourite so far. The scene you've set for it is bang on.

Blake on Facebook

It is my favourite of all of them so far, I love it!

Joanie on Facebook

For me, Summer 21 arrives on a wave of grassy freshness and then the citrus notes kick in. A delightfully fresh and summery perfume. Love it.

Roz on Facebook

Summer 21 is perfect!

Louise on Facebook

Oh my gosh this is delicious. It actually smells warm! You have managed to perfectly capture a warm summer’s eve. An absolute triumph, I love it. Thank you. 💗

Tina on Facebook

I received my Summer 21 and doubted if Spring 21 could be beaten as I adored it. It has been and it’s so beautiful- it’s the most exciting day when that beautifully wrapped perfume arrives - so lovely, worth every penny.

Pauline on Facebook

Just received the Summer 21 package, it's a very pretty and unusual scent, reminds me somehow of clove (although I don't like that smell) but I like it, quite unique. Well done!! 🌞🌾🌿🌝🌞

Tracy on Facebook

Absolutely gorgeous and their customer service is amazing. Replacement bottle arrived the next day!

Rick on Facebook

Love it. Starts citrus and mellows into warm, hazy hay.

Emily on Facebook

It’s beautiful as they all are ❤️

Sally on Facebook

Received Summer 21 yesterday and I am blown away. It is exactly what I am looking for in a scent. This could quite possibly be my next signature scent. Now just need to secure more bottles...

David on Facebook

It's beautiful, like Spring with more depth, or Spring 21 would be daytime and Summer 21 is evening. I'm so glad I joined, this is my treat to myself.

Ica on Facebook

This was my third delivery with both previous having exceeded my (already high) expectations. Summer 21 is no different - it’s beautiful & embodies liquid gold

Leigh on Facebook

This is absolutely the most beautiful perfume I have ever come across - so natural but so complex - so many layers - I'm completely in love and now hooked! Thank you so much Ffern. Already excited about the next one! xx

Ruth on Facebook

Ooooooh another triumph! love love love the new summer 21 ! Gorgeous fragrance… gifting what’s left of Spring 21 to my husband, he loved the winter fragrance so much since I didn’t use it all he’s been waiting patiently (not) for the next…. wonderful and unique, no allergy reaction either, well done!

Karen on Facebook

Received my 1st delivery today. I was a bit unsure when I joined the ledger but this fragrance is amazing. I keep smelling my wrist it's just perfect. The packaging was lovely too. Thank you so much!

Kate on Facebook

I loved the Spring one but this is just as lovely, the description is spot on! Thank you

Cherrie on Facebook

It was a nice surprise to discover Summer 21 when it arrived yesterday, as the rain was pouring down, the lovely scent cheered me up !

Sylvie on Facebook

✨ Thank you so much, I’ve just received mine and it smells absolutely amazing.. wonderful in every sense. Love the packaging too!

Della on Facebook

Love this scent, no surprise there. The care and attention to detail with the scent and packaging make this such a treat. Thank you!

Yasmin on Facebook

Received my first perfume this morning and I am utterly blown away by its perfection. Every detail is exquisite, the descriptions, the packaging, the film, the anticipation and then the fragrance. Wow! Thank you.

Angela on Facebook

This is my 5th season. Summer 21 surpasses all the others. It’s stunning!

Roslyn on Facebook

Got mine today. It’s gorgeous. And on this humid damp day it lingers beautifully in the air.

Nicola on Facebook

I love it. The initial scent is sharp citrusy with an earthy tone coming through - reminded me of an early morning ride on a Colorado cattle ranch. Warm hay, leather and lemony scents of fresh clothes and aftershave.

Jackie on Facebook

Just arrived - a rich warm summer evening... gorgeous!

Jules on Facebook

I received mine this morning and unfortunately didn't like it that much and ordered a returns slip. I was out cycling this afternoon, with the slightly humid air and gentle breeze the notes had developed so much depth. Looks like I'll be keeping this one after all! 😌

Danny on Facebook

I love this - the packaging, artwork, story, all just so beautiful

Katie on Facebook

How fantastic is Summer21! This is my 5th & every release I think this may be the one I don't like but it's not happened yet. The citrusy top notes are perfect for the season & as it develops - oh my what depth! It smells warm & comfy like a late warm evening as you wind down outside sitting in a field watching the sunset. XXX

Pippa on Facebook

Got my first one today and I love it!!! Well worth the wait!!!!!

Kerry on Facebook

My Summer 21 arrived today. I absolutely love it! Well done team Ffern!

Anne on Facebook

You've nailed it yet again! I did the hot shoe shuffle when my parcel arrived this morning. The fragrance is beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Thank you!

Caroline on Facebook

I love everything you do - ethos, fragrance (of course), packaging, mini film - heavenly x

Victoria on Facebook

Oh my.... I love it... even more than Winter 21 and I didn’t think that possible!

Melanie on Facebook

Totally love it and the capture of the Smokey smell is genius- beautiful

Sue on Facebook

Gorgeous fragrance - and everything else about the little package makes me happy

Juliet on Facebook

Simply gorgeous. My favourite so far. ❤

Ruth on Facebook

.... my favourite 🙏🏻 thank you so much. I love summer!!!

Natasha on Facebook

I did a little happy dance when I collected my package… and a big happy dance when I tested it!! Love it.

Viki on Facebook

My summer perfume arrived yesterday - wow - it's the best yet. Love it

Catherine on Facebook

Received today. This is one I really like - citrussy notes but base notes warm, nutmeggy and impressions of late summer fields and subtle floral elements. Yessss to Ffern Summer 2021!

Jane on Facebook

Received summer 21 yesterday … stunning, I cannot stop smelling all the notes that are coming through, just the smell of summer … the fragrance seems stronger and lasting longer than spring 21 .. my favourite perfume I have ever owned .. magic in a bottle .. I would buy this forever

Trudi on Facebook

Beautiful perfume I’ve had every season and I think this one is my favourite - smells fresh x

Donna on Facebook

Spring and summer are both divine. It makes me feel so good to both wear and spritz these fragrances. Thank you to everyone at Team Ffern!

Donna on Instagram

I absolutely adore this fragrance (my first Ffern). Hot August evenings smell exactly like this!

Giulia on Instagram

I am wearing it right now! Love it x

Maurey on Instagram

I walked into a new job this evening and another member of staff said to me ‘this sounds really inappropriate as we haven’t even been introduced, but you smell DELICIOUS’ !!

Sarah on Instagram

I've been wearing this daily, and it is lovely, subtly bright, fresh, and sensual like the sun setting on a hot summer night.

Teia on Instagram

Beautiful scent just received it and love it 😊

Nick on Instagram

I don't wear anything else now.

Amanda Lamb on Instagram

I have loved all my scents so far, winter, spring and summer - as they have all reflected the season so beautifully

Mandie on Instagram

This one was a cracker🙌🙌🙌

Emma on Instagram

I love this fragrance. Every time I wear it, I feel like I'm rediscovering a precious memory of golden summer evenings. I can't wait to see what autumn brings!

Becca on Instagram

Loved it….can’t wait for autumn ❤️

Zoe on Instagram

Gorgeous fragrances and such a pleasure to wear... always so sad when I finish each bottle... roll on Autumn!

Zoe on Instagram

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Sophie on GQ

Many scents claim to be unique, but this small batch unisex fragrance made in Somerset really lives by that mantra. Alluring and truly something different, Ffern could be the future of fragrance.

Tom on Esquire
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Ffern Artists #
Nicola Yeoman
Wood & hay
2021-06-09
To mark the summer solstice and the launch of our latest release, we commissioned the visual artist Nicola Yeoman to create a sculpture from natural materials. The result is an 8 foot high wooden structure, crowned with an orb made from hay - an ingredient we have used in Summer 21 for the first time. Into the hay, Nicola wove ribbons, flowers and feathers. On a summer evening in early June we set it alight. This short film captures the making and the burning.
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Sample System #

Each fragrance arrives with a complementary sample vial for you to try at home before deciding whether or not to keep the main bottle.

All of our fragrances have free shipping and free returns.

Allergen Information

NB: For a full breakdown of our ingredients, please refer to the ingredient list on the main fragrance page. The list below is for the identification of potentially allergenic molecules - our natural perfume oils are grouped under the term ‘Parfum’.

Alcohol denat (77%), Parfum (18%), Water (5%), d-Limonene*, Linalool*, Citral*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Eugenol*, Geraniol*, Coumarin*, Farnesol*, Benzyl Cinnamate*

* Scientific names for molecules found inside our natural ingredients.