Let’s be frank here, shall we? There isn’t a lot of summer left.

Now is the time to get your sun on, your barbecue on and your sundress/naked legs/hot summer night thing going before sweaters and heavier gear arrives. Pack it in people because before you know it, you’ll be knee-deep in snow with blowing temperatures complaining about how much THAT sucks.

In order to hold onto as much of the season as possible (in a good way,) I’d like to suggest L’Occitane’s clean verbena body wash and lotion. Verbena is one of my favorite fragrances: a lush, glorious green scent that’s perfect for men and women. This is the gel to use in that outdoor shower at the summer house or, if that’s not how you’re living this season, open the windows and let the breeze in while you clean. Follow with the ultra-hydrating body lotion and then step out into the summer day or night crisp and clean and smellin’ fine.

Because, honestly, as much as we’ve complained about the heat of the summer, there are some things that are worth holding onto. The crisp green scent of these bath products is one of them.

L’Occitane Verbena Summer Secret Shower Jelly ($20) and Verbena Summer Secret Moisturizing Body Gel ($24), available via their website and at L’Occitane boutiques nationwide.