Guava Is the Official ‘It Girl’ Scent of Summer

With Spate trends reporting more than 1000 percent increase in searches for guava fragrances year over year, there’s no denying that we’re in guava girl summer. This tropical note, a classic in beachy fragrances, transports you to an island paradise. Now taking center stage, guava shines in the hottest scents of summer. We’re diving into what makes guava great, the perfect note pairings and the best guava scents to stock your summer fragrance wardrobe.

The Rise of the Guava Girl

According to Isaac Lekach, co-Founder & CEO of Flower Shop Perfumes Co., the surge in guava notes in fragrances was already evident before the heat of summer hit. “Tropical fruits have seen a bit of a resurgence recently…and summer, only seems to intensify the demand for juicy, exotic notes,” he says. “The niche world often sets the tone, and the success of fragrances like Maison Crivelli’s Oud Maracujá ($23) has helped pave the way. Though guava and maracujá (passion fruit) are not the same, they both share a bright, tropical energy that’s very much in vogue.”

So, guava is really a perfect note for an era of super tropical scents.

“Guava immediately evokes a tropical destination; some far away place with white sand beaches, where one might seek rest and relaxation with a piña colada in hand,” Lekach explains.

Notes that Complement Guava

Guava isn’t just for island getaways. “Guava is surprisingly versatile,” says Lekach. “It can skew light and fresh when paired with citrus or soft florals, lean deep and sultry with leather, amber or resin, or go full gourmand with cotton candy, vanilla or creamy coconut. It all depends on the desired mood.”

And if you do want to lean into the beachy vibe guava can command, try looking for some of these lush tropical notes:

• Coconut
• Vanilla
• Salt
• Freesia
• Jasmine
• Mandarin
• Bergamot

The Greatest Guava Scents

1 / 8

Ceremonia Guava Perfume Hair & Body Mist ($38)

Lemon and peach introduce this guava-centric body mist, before drying down to a grassy vetiver and delicate violet. Created without alcohol to avoid drying out your skin, the subtle shimmer in this fragrance also gives your skin the perfect beachy glow.

• BUY ON CREDO – $38
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $38

KEY NOTES

Guava, Peach, Violet, Vetiver

2 / 8

Ellis Brooklyn Guava Granita Eau de Parfum ($115)

A Palm Springs-inspired take on guava, this scent marries mango blossom and guava with an almond milk and vanilla base, creating the perfect smoothie of summer!

 

• BUY ON ELLIS BROOKLYN – $115
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $115

KEY NOTES

Guava Juice, Banana, Coconut Palm, Vanilla, Almond Milk

3 / 8

Versace Dylan Turquoise Pour Femme Eau de Toilette ($115)

Embodying the crystal blue of tropical islands, this scent bursts forward with crisp mandarin and lemon, developing into a heart of guava and sheer freesia for a captivating, refreshing fragrance.

• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $115
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $115

KEY NOTES

Mandarin, Lemon Primofiore, Guava, Cedarwood, Musk

4 / 8

BRANDT Guava Sorbet ($230)

Guava makes a double appearance in this perfume as a top and heart note, reinforcing the juicy sweetness of this sorbet-inspired scent. Sugary notes combine with rich vanilla and sheer florals for a dessert scent that still feels fresh and summery.

• BUY NOW – $230

KEY NOTES

Guava, Passionfruit, Sugar Crystals, Vanilla, Dry Amber

5 / 8

Eris Parfums Delta Venus ($165)

Guava accord comprises the main base note of this perfume, creating a lingering tropical sweetness that blends seamlessly with a zesty introduction of bergamot and the heart of Egyptian jasmine sambac.

• BUY NOW – $165

KEY NOTES

Bergamot, Grapefruit, Guava, Vetiver

6 / 8

Saltair Exotic Pulp Body Mist ($16)

Zesty and citrus-forward, this guava and orange combo is a sunny day in a bottle, with a freshness that’s not cloying or overpowering.

• BUY ON ULTA – $16
• BUY ON SALTAIR – $16

KEY NOTES

Orange, Guava, Driftwood

7 / 8

Kopari Pink Guava Hair & Body Mist ($29)

This lush fruity mist is a sweet marriage of guava, mandarin and mango for a sunny and bright scent that settles into a coconut and vanilla beachside warmth.

• BUY ON ULTA – $29
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $29

KEY NOTES

Guava, Mango, Coconut Nectar, Sandalwood

8 / 8

Sol de Janeiro Cheriosa 48 Perfume Mist ($25)

This summery scent is an homage to the first time a bikini appeared in Brazil in 1948, a celebration of bikini season and tropical paradise with twists of guava and lemon that settle into pink musk and delectable vanilla.

 

• BUY ON SOL DE JANEIRO – $25
• BUY ON ULTA – $25

KEY NOTES

Guava Nectar, Coconut Water, Lemon, Vanilla