# Scented Tanning Oils Skylar's Double Dates Tanning Oil SPF 15 Smells of Toffee & Brown Sugar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-08-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-dates-tanning-oil-spf References: [skylar](https://skylar.com/products/double-dates-tanning-oil-spf-15)  Texture is one of the biggest reasons people skip proper sun protection, but [scent runs a close second](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coola-x-voluspa), and Skylar's Double Dates Tanning Oil SPF 15 is a new launch that avoids that telltale sunscreen smell with a scent inspired by one of the clean fragrance brand's indulgent eau de parfums. This SPF 15 tanning oil is scented to smell just likt the best-selling [Double Dates perfume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-dates-eau-de-parfum) it's named after, with notes of sweet dates, sticky toffee, brown sugar, and cocoa butter. Beyond scent, the [vegan-friendly, hypoallergenic, sensitive-safe tanning oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-basil) is a treat for skin with an infusion of sustainably sourced red algae, copper peptides, and natural botanicals chosen for their hydrating, smoothing properties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fragrance-led SPF:** Premium scent profiles are reframing sun protection as a sensorial beauty product, creating space for brands to differentiate beyond efficacy and texture. - **Skin-nourishing Tanning:** Hybrid tanning oils with peptides, algae, and botanical hydrators blur the line between suncare and skincare, expanding appeal among ingredient-conscious consumers. - **Clean Indulgent Beauty:** Vegan, hypoallergenic, and sensitive-safe formulas paired with dessert-inspired aromas signal new potential for comfort-driven clean beauty experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sun Care:** Scent-forward SPF formats reveal opportunities for improving compliance by addressing the sensory barriers that often discourage daily protection. - **Fragrance:** Perfume-inspired body care extensions allow fragrance brands to translate signature notes into functional categories with stronger lifestyle relevance. - **Skin Care:** Ingredient-rich tanning products show how hydration, smoothing, and barrier support can elevate seasonal beauty items into year-round care routines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrier-First OTC Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centella-calm-cloud-spf-60.md) - [Zodiac-Inspired Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogue.md) - [Lightweight Moisturizing Sunscreen Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moisturizing-sunscreen-cream.md) - [Skincare-Driven Sun Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-slay-spf-range.md) - [Sun Serum Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-xl-cushion-sun-serum-spf-50.md) - [Longevity Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spf-notox.md) - [Broad-Spectrum High-Quality SPF Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheer-spf.md) - [Protective Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalp-screen-dry-shampoo-spf-45-sunscreen.md) - [Soybean-Powered Sunscreen Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-sunscreen.md)