As with most trends these days, the fervor started on TikTok, with folks showing off their go-to new perfumes like Le Monde Gourmand's Banana Délice and Bath & Body Works Banana Blend. Creator Samantha Kelly shared her haul of banana-esque products, from Ellis Brooklyn Banana Milkshake to Sand + Fog Banana Cream Perfume Oil Dropper, and while her followers debated on whether or not this was a good idea, it was undeniable that she was onto something.
Publications like WhoWhatWear and NYMag have reported on the rising trend, coining it the “coolest” scent of the season. Apparently, it’s a “Banana Girl Summer.” Even luxe brands like Prada Beauty and internet fave Glossier have gotten on board. Skincare brand Glow Recipe recently launched a banana milk moisture kit, which Executive Managing Editor Catrina Yohay has been loving this season: “The scent leans more Laffy Taffy than Chiquita, but I can't get enough—summery, girly, unfussy and just plain fun.”
According to fragrance expert and content creator Paul Fino, this surge in popularity makes sense. “We’re in an era of hyper-realistic gourmands, where the goal isn’t just to smell edible, but to feel transported. Banana taps into that perfectly. It’s playful, nostalgic and super fun.”
As a fragrance writer, I know banana scents aren't for everyone, so we asked the fragrance experts for tips on how to make it more palatable. They advise layering the scent with another tropical note (like coconut or vanilla) to balance it out or to add a woody or musky note to ground the sweetness.
This list features a wide range of banana aromas, ranging from tropical sunscreen to spicy banana bread—all worth wearing during the summer season. So, should you decide you do want to take the plunge, here are 14 banana perfumes you might find appealing.
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