As a perfume lover, I hate the idea of playing by some arbitrary rules while wearing fragrance—if you want to wear a vanilla-heavy gourmand in the summer heat, I say go for it! That said, I'm someone who typically gravitates toward certain scent families with each new season. As I curate my fragrance wardrobe for summer, I've noticed a fruity note that's become the main character: mango.
As far as fruit fragrances go, I consider mango scents the "party girl" of the group. They are bright and juicy, and bring a distinct sense of fun with every spray, which is why they're my go-to for hot summer nights spent outside. Mango perfumes can also be incredibly transportive—one whiff will whisk you away to a tropical paradise (in a much less obvious way than, say, a sunscreen-y coconut scent).
