Hawaii Volcano

Amazing scent right here and if your looking for a more inexpensive alternative to VIW then look no further ! Before I compare this to VIW I’ll describe it on its own. This opens up with what smells like a bright and tart lemon/lime combo mixed with some rich coconut that will immediately remind you of a tropical vacation. Once this dries down it’stays pretty linear but it does get more rich and smooth in the drydown and rum isn’t listed but it does smell like rum is where that richness is coming from as it does seem to be boozy in the drydown. Also in a nutshell what this smells like is Sprite mixed with malibu rum ! It smells so good that you wish you could drink it. In comparison to VIW they are very similar but I’d say they are 80%. They have a lot of the same notes but the lime and coconut note are more natural smelling,and also VIW is more playful,bright and on my skin anyways came off more feminine. With that said,even though the notes aren’t quite as natural I DO enjoy Hawaii Volcano better as it’s richer,better blended,sexier and it performs better. Because it’s more serious and rich it’s also slightly more versatile ! Performance is excellent as it lasts me 8-12 hours with very good projection for 2 hours and then it leaves a nice scent bubble and Sillage trail for the duration of the scent life. Big jump compared to VIW which only lasted on me 3-4 hours. Also my fiancé loved this and preferred it over VIW as she said it was more mellow and relaxing and she complimented me immediately the first time I had this on (after applying it 2 hours before) and she hates most of my frags Overall rating -9 out of 10 ! Very impressed with this scent as I don’t give many 9 out of 10s. Amazing smell,performance and compliment factor is high

Looking for a summer gem...VIW vs St. Bart's vs Hawaii Volcano HV is the winner, beating VIW at its own game. VIW has a hellish price tag...at least Aventus gives you something back. St. Bart's is an ok cheapie but still smells cheap and has limited staying power. HV has depth and is blended better than the other two. Starts off sweeter, reminiscent of Pez, like the other 2, before diving into the deep end of aquatic. I felt like VIW and St. Bart's had no sillage and HV gives me about 1.5 ft. After an hour, it gets closer to the skin but there's still some presence. I get wafts here and there. The coconut is done well, more of a support than an individual note. This is a really fun, clean fragrance. As my first AF fragrance, I am very impressed. I've been aware of them for some time but am just getting around to them now and it's perfect timing! I've put my nose to a lot of fragrances and can appreciate the artistry here. It's like Hany looks to outdo the inspiration.There's nothing cheap about the juice and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Basically, you get niche-level fragrances at a designer price that are on par with the inspiration, give or take. Definitely for hot weather, I get about 3 hours on my skin. This is vacation/poolside vibes...young, sexy, fun....Hawaiian shirts, swimming trunks, afternoon delight. Very happy with my purchase. 9.5/10

I blind bought this one (as I'm sure you can't buy them anywhere else besides their website) I have very high hopes for this one. I am quite the fan of Creed's Virgin Island Water, but not a fan of it's longevity. VIW is a remarkable scent. The coconut and lime combo are superb in VIW. If Hawaii Volcano works out, I'll definitely be exploring not only the inspired expressions line, but Alexandria's original creations, and perhaps expanding my collection from this house. I will do an update once I receive my package. Also, for anyone wondering, it looks like Creed reformulated VIW, as there is no coconut listed now on Creed's website. Which kind of now makes this clone a vintage representation of Creed's old Virgin Island Water, which makes me even more excited to have Hawaii Volcano in my possession! EDIT (12/30/17) I just received my package this morning! All I can say is wow! I sniffed the trigger and could immediately detect Virgin Island Water from Creed! I'm at a loss as to how true this clone smells to the original. You can either pay $60 for Hawaii Volcano, or anywhere up to $300+ for a bottle of Creed (varying where you live or buy from) Hany, sir, you blew this fragrance right out of the water! I will most definitely be looking to make future purchases from Alexandria Fragrances! Don't sleep on this house! Great job!

Like many other reviewers, I was in search of a good alternative to Creed's Virgin Island Water, which, like so many of their fragrances, is lovely but way overpriced. Hawaii Volcano did not disappoint! HV is a little bit sweeter than VIW, but with better lasting power. Starts off as a a festive infusion of coconut and lime with ylang, jasmine, musk, and hibiscus playing supporting roles. The sweetness here is less boozy and warm than VIW, which features a prominent rum note. This is perhaps the only thing it does better than HV. After a while, the lime calms down and the coconut becomes buttery and mellow. The sweetness diminishes, and the ylang-jasmine-musk triad becomes more substantial. From beginning to end, Hawaii Volcano is a pleasure to wear. My go-to beach bum fragrance, indispensable for summer parties or brunch. Genderless and ageless for sure, but definitely better in warm weather! Unless, that is, you just need a touch of sandy nostalgia during the cooler months. :)

Ok. I went ahead and blind bought a travel size 10ml just to make sure it was as good as everything else I have tried from this brand. IT IS GREAT for citrus lovers. It also lasts longer than any citrus EVER. Still not all day or anything but you can still smell it projecting after a few hours. I am not an expert by any means and still can't even really pick out notes until I look at what notes are in it and then look for those listed, but this is a really strong citrus opening (in a very good way), kind of sharp. Ten minutes or so later here comes the sweetness. The citrus is still mildly in the background. During drydown I smell pineapple even though that is not an ingredient listed. It is good but not sweet or floral enough to be a favorite or anything. It definitely is good but I am going to stick with the 10ml. Its yummy but I can't see myself reaching for it too often. It smells masculine a bit until you get to the sweet center.