Before starting this listicle, I would like to say that I am well aware that tropical fragrances are mostly suited for summer weather. But this doesn’t mean that a perfumer can’t add some warmer notes to create a versatile tropical fragrance for you to wear all year round.
While there aren’t any fragrances on this list that are strictly winter scents, you’ll find options for warmer weather as well as options you can wear whenever. I hope you try the fragrances I’ve mentioned here and maybe even find a new favourite among them.
1. CH CH EDT
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Carolina Herrera |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Floral |
| Notes | Top: Tropical Fruit, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, and Water Notes Middle: Praline, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower, Jasmine, and Tincture of Rose Base: Suede, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Virginia Cedar, and Amber |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu |
Starting with a versatile choice, CH by Carolina Herrera is an eau de toilette you can wear all year round. While CH opens with a burst of tropical fruits and citrus notes, the heart and base are composed of creamy florals and warmer undertones. The amber notes blended with the florals give this fragrance a vintage appeal that might not be to everyone’s liking, but I appreciate it because it makes the scent more appropriate for a mature consumer base.
2. JPG Le Beau EDT
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jean Paul Gaultier |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Woody Aromatic |
| Notes | Top: Bergamot Middle: Coconut Base: Tonka Bean |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant |
Next up is Le Beau, a classic summer fragrance for men by Jean Paul Gaultier. This fragrance is composed of three simple notes that come together to create a tropical summer dream: bergamot at the top, coconut in the middle, and tonka bean at the base. Together, these notes create a bright, tropical scent with a hint of sweetness that smells like a long, warm day spent at the beach drinking coconut water.
3. Rasasi Hawas Tropical EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rasasi |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Aromatic Green |
| Notes | Top: Coconut Water, Fig Leaf, and Ginger Middle: Coconut, Fig, and Mint Base: Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Musk |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Perfumer | In-house Perfumer |
An underdog in the coconut-fresh fragrance family, Hawas Tropical by Rasasi is a standout choice. With coconut water at the opening and a creamy coconut note in the heart, this fragrance smells like your dream vacation. The fig notes add a luscious sweetness that I adore. Rasasi marketed this as a men’s fragrance, but it easily could have been advertised as unisex.
4. Lattafa Badee Al Oud Honor and Glory EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lattafa |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Fruity |
| Notes | Top: Pineapple and Creme Brulee Middle: Cinnamon, Turmeric, Black Pepper, and Benzoin Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmeran, and Moss |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Perfumer | In-house Perfumer |
Moving on to an actual unisex fragrance by a different UAE-based brand, we have Bade’e Al Oud Honor & Glory by Lattafa. Honor & Glory is part of a wider Bade’e Al Oud fragrance line, a collection that leans more refined compared to other Lattafa offerings. This particular bottle provides a fruity option in the lineup, opening with a vibrant pineapple note blended with a sweet, gourmand crème brûlée. It is a fantastic tropical choice for gourmand lovers that can easily be worn year-round.
5. BORNTOSTANDOUT Black Mango Extreme Extrait De Parfum
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | BORNTOSTANDOUT |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Woody |
| Notes | Top: Mango and Orange Middle: Mango, Tolu Balsam, and Bourbon Vanilla Base: Oud, Leather, Cypriol, and Sandalwood |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Perfumer | Violaine Collas |
Lastly, we have the most winter-leaning mango fragrance I have ever come across: Black Mango by BORNTOSTANDOUT. This amber woody scent is slightly controversial in the fragrance sphere. Many complain about it, but I believe that’s simply because they don’t understand it. They see mango in the name and assume it will be a sweet, summer, easy-to-wear scent. Instead, this option surprises many with its deep, warm aroma. If you appreciate bold notes like oud and leather, you’ll likely love this fragrance; otherwise, it might not be for you.
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