Best BORNTOSTANDOUT® Black Guava by BORNTOSTANDOUT Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
BORNTOSTANDOUT® Black Guava is an oriental floral fragrance that blends the tropical sweetness of guava and mandarin with spicy cardamom and warm oud. Floral notes of peony, rose, and geranium add complexity, while amber, cypriol, and patchouli provide a rich, resinous base. Those drawn to a bold yet balanced scent with a mix of fruity, floral, and woody elements should focus on these defining accords.
Guava Sorbet by Brandt £154.17
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- guava
- mandarin
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Tropical-la-la-la! Guava Sorbet sings out with juicy mandarin, fresh guava and tart passionfruit. This abundance of tropical playfulness gets a posh gloss with peachy osmanthus and sultry jasmine. It’s sunshine in a bottle.
Tropical by Arquiste £162.50
- Key notes:
- amber
- ginger
- guava
- lime
- plumeria
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
A juicy, decadent take on tropical fruits, flowers and woods. Inspired by a modernist garden in the old city of Mêrida, Yucatán. The balmy air fills with the heady scent of champaca orchids, ripe guava, fresh ginger, jasmine sambac, Mexican vanilla and mahogany. A spritz of paradise.
Rose by Molinard £54.17
- Key notes:
- geranium
- peony
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
Sensual and voluptuous, Rose has a mysterious simplicity. The Eau de Parfum embodies contemporary feminity with graceful notes ans playfully unveils its fruity chords. An invitation to a walk along the Riviera as a return to the Dolce Vita.
Far Very Far 18.08 by Neydo £66.67
- Key notes:
- aquatic accord
- mandarin
- peony
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- marine
Inspired by the dream of an upside-down world. Mandarin and blood orange mix with aquatic, airy and green notes to create a surreal dreamscape where the sky is beneath your feet and a vast blue ocean hangs over your head. See-through boats drift by, and the invigorating aroma of imaginary citrus trees energizes your senses. You don’t want to go back to the world you know.
Perfumer: Maud Chabanis
Neon Night by MINT £141.67
- Key notes:
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- green tea
- mandarin
- peony
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- woody
Azure line
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
Admire the disco ball citrus opening, shooting specs of bergamot, green tea and juicy mandarin in all directions at the carefree, fresh flowers party.
Parisian by Ampersand £50.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- mandarin
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
In the understated chic of Parisienne style, it’s details that matter: the perfect red lipstick, a delicate gold necklace, the right perfume. And this is the right perfume — a sparkling floral and patchouli confection that is lush but not overstuffed. Jasmine and rose meets raspberry and vanilla for put-together prettiness.
Alien Fruit 30.03 by Neydo £66.67
- Key notes:
- cyclamen
- guava
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- fruity
The dream of a luxury summer resort, where the sky is pink and the guests are from outer space. Languages from Earth and beyond blend in an excited babble as waitstaff weave through the cabanas with tropical cocktails and yuzu sorbet. You hold a piece of strange alien fruit up to the blue sun, and suddenly the planet is awash in neon yellow.
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour
Ambrosia by Byermia £104.17
- Key notes:
- civet
- coconut
- guava
- heliotrope
- mango
- mimosa
- orris (iris root)
- peach
- plumeria
- sandalwood
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
Inspired by the mythical nectar of the gods, Ambrosia opens with the sweet, delicate notes of plumeria and mango, layered with the lush richness of peach, lychee, and coconut. The heart reveals the creamy depth of heliotrope, musk, and guava, while wafts of French orris, Mysore and Sri Lankan sandalwood, Indian tuberose and vintage Ethiopian civet evoke a divine atmosphere—capturing the essence of heavenly indulgence.
Bat 2020 by Zoologist £166.67
- Key notes:
- damp earth accord
- guava
- hay
- incense
- leather
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- green
- unconventional
- woody
New formula, new perfumer.
The perfumer: Prin Lomros (also the creator behind PRIN, Prissana and Strangers.)
The story: Mystical, mysterious murmurings glide upon a blanket of inky sky. Shadows smear across the moonlight, their darting journey shrouded in darkness. Bats, the only mammal capable of true flight, are enigmatic and alien.
The formula: a vivid sparkly green maze paved with vetiver, decorated with tart jungle fruit and lots of earthy shadows.
Prin is also the perfumer of the latest Zoologist's character: Sloth
Solar Wind by Pictura Fragrans £125.00
- Key notes:
- elemi
- grapefruit
- guava
- rhubarb
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
- unconventional
Solar Wind transcends citrus, capturing the celestial journey of the sun's charged particles across space. Fiery orange and rhubarb erupt, mimicking solar flares, before cascading into a radiant sparkling heart of guava and strawberry.
Stone Cap: 100% strawberry quartz
About BORNTOSTANDOUT® Black Guava by BORNTOSTANDOUT
- What makes BORNTOSTANDOUT® Black Guava unique compared to these fragrances?
- Black Guava combines tropical fruitiness with oriental spices and a rich floral heart, offering a complex balance of guava, mandarin, oud, and floral notes. The fragrances listed share some notes but often focus on either fresher, sweeter, or simpler aspects without replicating the full oriental floral depth.
- Can I expect these fragrances to have oud like BORNTOSTANDOUT® Black Guava?
- Most of the listed fragrances do not contain oud and instead highlight other accords such as vanilla, amber, or wood. Oud is a distinctive note in Black Guava that contributes to its oriental character and is generally absent from this selection.
- Are these fragrances suitable for warm weather wear like BORNTOSTANDOUT® Black Guava?
- Several options, such as Tropical and Far Very Far 18.08, lean towards fresh and fruity compositions suitable for warmer weather. Others with powdery or woody elements may be better suited to cooler conditions depending on personal preference.









