Mad for Mango: A Mango Fragrance Guide

Date: 2010.06.24 | Category: fragrance | Tags: Annick Goutal,Benefit,Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne,Ebba,fragrance guide,fragrance review,fruity fragrance,fruity-floral,Love + Toast,mango,natural fragrance,Pacifica,Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit,Parfums de Nicolai,solid perfume,Strange Invisible Perfumes,tropical fragrance,tropical fruit

Who doesn’t love the juicy, tropical smell of mango? I’m not that wild about fruity fragrances but I do like mango blends. They are like a little vacation in a bottle. Mango is sweet, pulpy, and peach-like a.k.a. delicious. Actually, I prefer this aroma in fragrance over a peach any day. Here is a list of fragrances heavy on mango in a variety of price points and mediums.

Budget Mango Scents (under $50): There are a few nice solid perfume mango products out there. I really love Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Solid Perfume. It is in a nice and natural base. It smells like a tropical fruit explosion of peach, pineapple, grapefruit, and mango. It’s like a tropical cocktail in a solid form. The citrus makes it a “happy” fragrance. The solid is a steal at $9. Carol’s Daughter Mango Melange EDT is a juicy tropical blend of citrus, mango, and vanilla-like coconut. The spray retails for $27. Love + Toast Clementine Crush Roll-On Perfume is a blend of guava, citrus, and mango. It goes for $12 and is in a travel friendly container/roll-on. Benefit Crescent Row Something About Sofia EDT is a sweeter tropical fruity-floral. It has mango, tropical florals, and lots of gourmand sweetness. I think of it as the “cool” weather mango scent. It goes for $36.Benefit B Spot EDT is also a fruity-floral heavy on mango. It’s less sweet than the other mentioned. The 1.7 EDT goes for $38. Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne in Mango Pineapple Salsa is a fruity but spicy mango scent. It’s interesting enough. The 1 ounce goes for $20. Villainess Paradise Misplaced Perfume Oil is a creamy coconut tropical mango scent with fresh green tea that adds crispness. A bottle retails for $18.

More Expensive Mango Scents: Strange Invisible Perfumes Tropical Vial EDP is a must have for those that want a juicy, tropical mango fragrance. It’s like a tropical ambrosia. It retails for $135 for 1.7 ounces. Ebba Miss Marisa Tropical Perfume Oil is a creamy coconut mango long-wearing fragrance oil. It retails for $62. Annick Goutal Folavril EDT is a fresh mango fragrance with green leaves and florals. It isn’t so sweet but much more green than the others listed in this guide (my review). The 3.4 ounce goes for $110. Parfums de Nicolaï Turquoise Eau Fraiche is a slightly spicy tropical mango scent with a dash of cardamom and pepper. Even with the spice, it still manages to be refreshing and awesome for summer. The 3.4 ounce retails for $65.

5 Other Mango Scented Products So You Can Smell Like Mango From Head to Toe: Looking for a rich mango smelling body cream to layer under any of these fragrances? Try 100% Pure Mango Shea Body Butter. It retails for $18. You could also try Watkins Mango Body Cream. I love the old-school packaging. It retails for $9. Maile Organics Body Wash in Mango Nectar is a rich, tropical smelling body wash. It retails for $22. If you like bar soaps, try The Body Shop Mango Soap. It is a lush, fruity aroma. It retails for $4. Alba Hawaiian Mango Moisturizing Hair Conditioner retails for under $10.