Banana is the niche fruit note gaining momentum this season, and while potentially polarising, it offers a surprisingly creamy and edible quality to perfumes and scented bodycare.
I'll be the first to admit that the idea of a banana perfume once had me scrunching up my nose in disgust. Personally, I'm actually not a fan of the fruit, in general, and can only tolerate it in sweet treat form, like muffins or banana bread. Thus, when I saw it touted as a 2026 fragrance trend, I was more than a little sceptical. But having smelt several of this year's new, banana-centric releases, I can tell you that when blended with similarly sweet and edible notes, it can be very appealing. Especially if your tastes already skew towards more gourmand and sunny-smelling long-lasting perfumes.
