• Capture the essence of a tropical summer with one of these fruity, floral fragrances.tropical beach florida image by itsallgood from Fotolia.com
  
  Perfect for summer wear, Escada Tropical Punch is a light perfume with a floral and fruity character. Exotic papaya, sweet pomegranate and pear are combined in the top notes, with middle notes containing hibiscus, fresh freesia, lily-of the-valley and peach. The base notes combine sensual white musk and amber. If you're a fan of this perfume, consider giving one of these similar fruity, floral scents a try.
  
  

Tropical Flower by Oscar de la Renta

• First launched in 2006, Tropical Flower is a light, mood-enhancing, fruity scent of melon, passion fruit, amber, musk and raspberry. The top notes exude passion fruit and melon, the middle notes of gardenia, jasmine and frangipani add a mild floral scent, and the base notes are white musk and raspberry. The perfume is available for purchase online, and at several department stores.
  
  

Summer Romance by Ralph Lauren

• Introduced in 2010 by the design house of Ralph Lauren, Summer Romance is a fragrance that features light tones of passion fruit, hibiscus and tiare flower. The scent combines a fruity, fresh and floral scent evoking visions of a warm tropical summer evening. The fragrance is packaged in a simple, square pink glass bottle, and is available for purchase at local department stores, and several online retail outlets.
  
  

Endless by Sarah Jessica Parker

• On the market since 2009, Endless is a floral, fruity fragrance created by perfumer Yann Vasnier of Givaudan, with a mix of top notes containing pineapple, apple, ivy leaves and plum, and floral middle notes of peony, pink jasmine and magnolia. The base combines oakmoss, Indonesian patchouli, Australian sandalwood, vetiver and suede musk. Endless may be purchased online, or at several of your local retail stores.
  
  

Very Cool by Tommy Bahama

• Launched in 2006, Very Cool melds fruity top notes of clementine, pomegranate and tangerine, with middle floral notes of hibiscus, cassia and cactus flower. The perfume's base notes are white musk and tangy nectarine. The fresh clean scent makes this perfume a great choice for everyday light, summer wear. Very Cool is packaged in an oval blue and light orange glass bottle with a frosted glass top.