Collection: Papaya Perfumes

Papaya in perfume smells soft, ripe and juicy, mellow and tropical rather than sharp. On Scendira, 70 perfumes list papaya as a note, from about $8 to $395.

How Papaya Is Used

Papaya is a tropical fruit with orange flesh and a mellow, honeyed sweetness. In fragrance it is composed as a smooth, juicy fruit accord for the top and heart, with a holiday-style feel.

Perfumes people discuss in the communities Scendira tracks include Escada Sunset Heat, Simone Andreoli Leisure in Paradise and Ellis Brooklyn Isla Sirena. All three list papaya at the top: Sunset Heat with mango and pineapple, Leisure in Paradise with pineapple over coconut milk, and Isla Sirena with lime and sea salt.

Suits: People who like mellow, juicy, tropical fruit. Skip if: you want a sharp or tart fruit.

If you like this, try mango perfumes or passionfruit perfumes, or step back to fruity perfumes.