The best fruity perfumes will lift your mood, cut through Monday morning brain fog, and transport you to sunny climes (even when it isn’t balmy outside).
If you are anything like me, it is likely that your first venture into fragrance was a small and fruity one. Like many 90s teens, my first foray into fragrance was with a can of sweetened Impulse. My first real perfume, Ralph by Ralph Lauren, was my success story. It was a fruity juice with a list of ingredients that looked like a menu from a smoothie bar. As with Tamagotchis and hair mascara, I quickly outgrew this perfume fad and moved on to the best perfumes made for women, which have headier aromas, Chanel perfumes, and even an unisex perfume. It’s not surprising that many people consider fruity fragrances to be ‘young.
“Fruity notes explode when a fragrance is started, so they are very appealing for young people who want a strong hit of fragrance,” says Master perfumer Ruth Mastenbroek. However, the newer versions aren’t all sweet. Nic Mastenbroek, a perfumer, says that fruity notes are a favorite of his because they can be used in so many different ways. I’m seeing them more in high-end fragrances. It is how they are combined that creates the fragrance and tells the story. Does this sound appealing?
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Nic explains that fruity does not always refer to sweet. “It might be adding a touch of sweetness and green freshness to the fragrance by using some of the characteristics and qualities of strawberries.”
Jo Malone CBE founder: Break the rules. “For example, I used Mango Thai Lime to cut through the mango sweetness with sharp lime and punchy chili taking it in a totally different direction.”
Give it some time. Ruth says that fragrances don’t last very long. Ruth suggests that you wear the new scent for at least an hour to ensure you like it after the top notes fade.
Ruth says that choosing the right notes is important. Ruth admits that vanilla and sweetness notes can make a person feel uninformed or childish as they are often paired with fruity notes. Citrus, particularly grapefruit, can be combined with floral notes such as orange blossom or part of a perfume to create elegant fruity notes. Combining fruity notes with floral notes can create a balance that is both fresh and comforting.
Jo says to have fun. “Fragrance is something that can be taken seriously, but choosing your scent for the day shouldn’t be a chore. Fruity fragrances are a great way to embrace the summer season.”
10 FRUITY PERFUMES CHOSEN BY OUR BEAUTY EDITOR
1. JIMMY CHOO EAU DE PARFUM
The best fruity perfume for most people
Jimmy Choo’s first fragrance was launched in 2011. It has revolutionized the category of fruity fragrances. It’s not overtly sweet, or girlish. It is sensual, addictive, and incredibly glamorous. It’s also a very long-lasting perfume. It transcends age, season, and individual preferences. Although you might be able to turn your nose up and down at the editable notes, I guarantee that you will still be as charmed by it as I am.
It is rich and creamy with exotic tiger orchid, patchouli and sweet toffee notes. This is a great example of how the right ingredients (in this instance, warm, woody Tiger orchids and patchouli), can combine fruity notes to create a modern, sensual interpretation.
2. FRESH SUGAR LYCHEE EAU DE PARFUM
The best mood-boosting perfumes made from fruity fragrances
Are you feeling a little, well, bleurgh? This citrus-y sherbert scent is a great choice. After the grapefruit comes in first, it’s followed by the lemon, which creates a fresh and crisp element.
This cult perfume was launched in 2007 and evokes the addictive sweetness of sugar. Although it is sweet, the citrus notes and the zing of the oranges make it a safe choice for those who don’t want to be saccharine. This scent is mood-boosting. This scent is a mood-booster and can be used when you feel tired, stale, or a little run down.
3. JO MALONE ENGLISH PEAR & FREESIA COLOGNE
The best fruity and timeless perfume
This is the fragrance for you if your preference is more fruity than fruity. This subtle, soft interpretation of an English orchard is so popular that it beat out the likes Pomegranate Noir, Lime, Basil and Mandarin to be voted the top Jo Malone fragrance.
First impression is of juicy pears. It’s light and sweet. Followed by white freesias, and woody patchouli. This is a refreshing fruity scent that’s not too loud or overbearing for its price. It is a wonderful everyday scent because it has a subtle fragrance.
4. DOLCE & GABBANA DOLCE LY EAU DE TOILETTE
Best floral and fruity perfume
This pretty container is perfect for holding a beautiful juice! This fruity-floral perfume is very wearable and very likable. This is the kind of perfume that you can blindly purchase for someone and know they will appreciate it.
The fragrance’s initial sweetness is due to Italian bergamot, passion fruit and Italian bergamot. However, it’s very subtle and not overly noticeable. Here are the floral notes. The key ingredients are rose and lily. They are supported by soft musks, sandalwood and a background of soft musks. This gives the fragrance an impressive longevity. It was still a pleasant scent on my skin when I applied it the first time.
5. MARC JACOBS DAISY EAU DE PARFUM EVER SO FRESH
Best fruity perfume that lasts a long time
This fragrance is not your typical fruity scent. It’s a rollercoaster ride! Each layer is distinct and well-defined. The sharp bursts of pineapple and mandarin gradually turn into orange blossom essence within a few seconds before settling into the warm, woody, but still fruity base.
Although both have fruity accords Daisy Ever So Fresh is stronger and fuller-bodied than the original Daisy. You can think of them as distant cousins, rather than close-knit siblings. There are many similarities between them, especially in the dry down. The fresh citrus notes in Daisy Ever So Fresh made me feel energized and ready for the day. However, if you prefer softer, more delicate scents, this may be too strong.
6. CALVIN KLEIN ETERNITY SOMER DAZE EAU de PARFUM
The best fruity perfumes for summer
This perfume is intended to conjure up the feeling that you are on vacation. It’s not shy in terms of its fruity appeal. It’s a sweet, red-berry-infused scent.
The juice is watery, or more accurately, aquatic. This could be due to the addition of refreshing strawberry granita, an exotic dessert. The scent stays close to the skin because of this. It makes up for the lack of projection with its staying power. This scent lasted for hours even after I applied it.
7. JO LOVES MANGO THAI LIME FRAGRANCE PERFUME
The best luxury fruity perfume
Jo Loves is a true ‘does it what it says on tin’ perfume brand. The label for this particular fragrance was clear. I could immediately see the fresh and zingy flavors that I was about to taste. It delivered. It takes inspiration from Thailand and hits with sweet mango, with a hint of lime (my thoughts go to a poolside mojito), then switches to black pepper with its spice.
The mint emerges as the scent dries, giving it a more herbal feel. This would be a great fragrance for women and a top-rated men’s cologne. This is pure happiness in the bottle. It’s a real, fresh, ready-for use fragrance that has lasting power. Jo Malone recommends adding it to a few fragrance layers. A bath and body lotion are all good options. It will last longer if you use the same fragrance as your shower gel and body lotion. This will ensure that it continues to be invigorating throughout the day.
8. BURBERRY HER EAU DE TOILETTE
Fresh and fruity fragrances are the best
I feel like I need an ice-cold rose from the garden. It is soft, delicate and easy to enjoy. The translucent pistachio green juice in the bottle adds a refreshing, fruity taste.
The fragrance will develop a subtle rose note and then become more woody. The pear is the main ingredient. The pear is present from the first spray to the last dry down. For me, it’s a scent for summer, no question. It’s possible to spray this scent in winter, but it would still bring joy and perk up your senses. This might actually be quite lovely.
9. ZARKO PERFUME YOUTH EAU DE PARFUM
Best unique fruity perfume
Zarkoperfume’s youth is a fruity perfume that has made an effort to get rid of the adolescent connotations. It is hoped that the light, bright notes will take you back to your youth. It fizzed with apple and sweet peach, which definitely brought back memories. It reminds me of brightly-colored bubble baths or the little bath pearls your aunt would give you at Christmas.
This is a molecular fragrance, meaning it works with your body’s natural chemistry. It will be different for each person. The peach lasted hours on me with subtle vanilla and jasmine notes. This scent grew in my love the more I used it. This uplifting, vibrant scent is sure to appeal to those who prefer fruity fragrances in their hand lotions and body lotions.
10. MARKS &. SPENCER EAU DE TOILETTE DISCOVER INTENSE NECTAR
The best budget-friendly fruity perfume
You don’t have to remortgage to get a lovely, complex, and lasting scent. This perfume is part of M&S’s new range of perfumes. It has clearly defined olfactory groups, such as citrus, chypre, and fruity.
A juicy burst from mandarin and sweet passion fruits opens the first spritz. Next, you will notice lovely rose notes. This blends well with passion fruit and gives the fragrance a creamy, long-lasting aroma. This is an elegant, warm, and elegant scent. However, it’s not as fruity as some of the others. The opaque jade green bottle is great, although it might not suit everyone. Overall, this is an excellent everyday scent.
