Color: yellow, golden, or red blush covering more of the skin (varies by variety)
Firmness: yields slightly to gentle pressure near the stem end
Smell: sweet, fruity aroma near the stem
Skin texture: slight give or wrinkling near the stem end is a good sign
Stem end: feels plump around the stem; avoid very hard ends
Avoid: rock-hard mangoes
Avoid: sour, fermented, or overly alcohol-like smell
Avoid: soft, mushy spots, leaking juice, or extensive bruising
Avoid: wrinkled and shriveled skin with no give (often overripe or dried out)