Fruity

Mango

Note Profile

Natural 492 perfumes

Also Known As

Fruity facets (mango), Green Mango

About

Sweet tropical fruit

Scent Profile

Mango in perfumery presents a lush, juicy aroma with a balance of sweet, tart, and creamy facets. It evokes ripe tropical fruit with nuances of peach, pineapple, and a subtle green undertone. The scent can develop from bright and tangy to a soft, nectar-like warmth as it dries down.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Origin

Mango notes are typically recreated using aroma chemicals and natural isolates, as direct extraction from the fruit is not practical. Perfumers use compounds such as gamma-undecalactone and lactones to mimic the characteristic scent. Some natural mango leaf or bark extracts may also contribute green or resinous nuances.

Usage in Perfumery

Mango is most often used as a top or heart note to impart a vibrant, exotic fruitiness to compositions. It blends well with other tropical fruits, florals, and creamy woods, and is popular in both feminine and unisex fragrances. Mango can add a playful or sensual accent to gourmand, fruity-floral, and summer-themed perfumes.