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.

Opens with a sharp blast of photorealistic zesty lime enrobed in smooth, creamy coconut. The lime is refreshing and invigorating, balanced with the comforting, calming coconut. Then the delicate florals emerge and finally the whole composition nestles into a musky, woody base. It’s a delightful experience that transports me to a beautiful tropical isle, with sandy beaches bathed in sunshine lapped by gentle, crystal clear blue waters. If one day I ever get to go there I will for sure be wearing Hawaii Volcano, but until then I’ll just sniff my wrist and dream! Projection is no more than arm’s length, it’s a fairly intimate experience and I wish it could last a little longer before it becomes a skin scent. I haven’t sampled Creed’s original but now I’d love to - it must be incredible because HV is a fantastic fragrance in its own right. I look forward to wearing this in warmer weather - can’t wait for summer to come!

I actually think this fragrance is better than Creed Virgin Island Water. Hawaii Volcano has so much going for it. Hawaii Volcano has slightly more lime and coconut in it to my nose than VIW. The quality of this juice is excellent and doesn't reflect it's very affordable price tag. I feel that this fragrance is about 98% similar to VIW. The longevity and performance on Hawaii Volcano is excellent, especially for a summer freshie fragrance. I get 12+ hours of longevity every time I wear it. The projection radiates about 6 feet for the first 6 hrs on me then gradually gets closer to the skin after the 6 hr mark. I absolutely love this fragrance and I will never be with out it. When I wear Hawaii Volcano it always puts me in a great mood. Compliments galore with this fragrance as I get 4-6 compliments every time I wear it. Another masterpiece from Hany Hafez. Keep up the great work brother!!!

I currently own two bottles of my favourite summer fragrance, Creed Virgin Island water and burned through my first 120 ML bottle of VIW over 3 years ago. When I decided to order a 60 ML bottle of Hawaii Volcano, I was cautiously optimistic that HV would smell close to VIW. Wow. This fragrance is SCARY CLOSE to Creed Virgin Island Water. In fact, I would say that it is almost identical, and this is coming from a guy who a) loves VIW and b) has worn it for years and owns two bottles to compare it to. The only thing that seems to be missing in the notes is rum, which has been listed for VIW, but not included in the list of notes for HV. Some reviewers have said that they find VIW superior, and I respect their opinion. To my nose, they are pretty close. The only difference besides the price? This fragrance is more potent than VIW. Highly Recommended! Jose

I bought Alexandria Fragrance's sampler set of 7, and they included another 3 scents for free. I am making my way through this set. Of the 4 I've tried so far, this is spot on the most exact replication. I included two of AF's original scents (Omertà and Hafez 1984), but I deliberately picked dupes of scents I already had originals of, to do a side-by-side comparison. This is Creed's Virgin Island Water, as far as I'm concerned. Personally, I get almost straight lime from either one, so it's not super complex to dupe me, but it's very breezy and beautiful, and I enjoy it. All of the AF fragrances I've tried have powerful projection and good longevity. Again, still making my way through my little scent flight here, but if you want a spot on dupe, I don't think they get closer with many others than this clone of VIW!

Not exactly a clone of VIW but I am almost tempted to say that I like it even more? VIW like all Creed fragrances has a sort of "airiness" to it that I find hard to put to words, but this one... even though it lacks as much of that "airy" quality, the tropical vibe provided by the coconut, lime and sweet musk are all very much present, if not more so in this. I think I found my preferred fragrance DNA. This succeeds at being sweet and fresh and not cloying all at the same time. Everything from the opening to the dry down is just really nice and soothing. Absolutely a steal for the price, I not only encourage blind buying this bottle but URGE you to do it. A 55ml is only 60USD and it's a stronger and longer lasting sillage than VIW. Literally nothing to lose. I'm debating on making this my signature scent.

Think Creed’s Virgin Island Water — but without the rum. This is, hands down, the best dupe I’ve smelled, and it comes impressively close to the original. If you really scrutinise it, yes, you can pick out the differences, but credit where it’s due: this fragrance performs incredibly well. It has excellent longevity and solid sillage. The compliments roll in, and it captures all those bright, fresh notes that make Virgin Island Water so beloved. It’s fresh, musky, and lightly citrusy — an ideal scent for spring and summer. It has that laid-back, tropical vibe that instantly lifts your mood. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea — especially if you lean towards woody or spicy fragrances — but for me, it’s spot on. And the price? Even better. An absolute steal for what you’re getting. 8/10

I currently own VIW, and I LOVE the smell of it. What I definitely do not love is that it is a skin scent in ~3 hours. Ridiculous. I tried HV after reading about it as a clone, and having much better longevity. Man, people are not kidding. I get at least triple longevity out of this. I was in the field sweating for 12 hours one day and it was still projecting at arms length, easily my best performer I own that won't kill me (looking at you Replica BTFP). Personally, I also love the smell of lime. The HV definitely is more limey than VIW. While personally, I love the addition of the extra lime, it does make the scent smell a little less unique. Regardless, I will gladly trade a little coconut for more lime and much better performance.

I am reading reviews for many fragrances from this house to determine which bottles to blind buy. This sounds GREAT but I am just unsure about the coconut. I have never smelled the Creed that it resembles but don't want it to smell like bath and body works either. I currently own over a dozen bottles from this house and EVERY ONE of them is spot on with monster sillage... I am so impressed that I will shop here moving forward. If they don't make a replica of something expensive that you desire, just wait, I bet they will eventually make it. So far, the BEST one I have ever smelled, which smells like Delina, is Lady Diana. I just ordered a backup of that one. Still contemplating this one based on reviews.

If smells this on you, you might be mistaken for a beach bum. Like Creed’s Virgin Island Water there are strong notes of coconut, limes, some hibiscus, and some ylang-ylang as well. Extremely tropical. All in all, it is an excellent fragrance. PS. If you live up north like I do, and want to feel like you’re on a tropical vacation, but can’t get away. Spray some of this on, crank up the heat to 90, put on your tank top, and viola! It is targeted as a unisex scent, so anyone could wear it. I would keep this for warmer summer days The longevity is medium to heavy. It lasts well into 6-8 hours on my body Lastly, the projection is medium. 1-2 sprays should do it.

Hawaii Volcano vs Hawaii Volcano Intense Full disclosure, I've never had the opportunity to smell Creed's Virgin Island Water. Going to compare these to Tommy Bahama's Set Sail St. Barts. I also let these two samples settle for MONTHS (as I bought them last fall, and just got done giving each a full day of wearing). Hawaii Volcano : Smells identical to the dry-down of St. Barts. I get a vanilla vibe that smells fantastic. HV also has BEAST performance too! 14+ hours. Hawaii Volcano Intense: Definitely not the same. A strong lime sweetness, very faint vanilla vibe. Doesn't smell as good as HV. Performance is not as good either.

This is an AWESOME clone of Virgin Island Water. Citrusy, boozy and coconut. This smells like a fresh cold Caipirinha with coconut. Really evokes being on a tropical summer beach with a fresh cold tropical drink. Quality is great too. Performance is not awesome, but lets be honest, VIW's performance isn't strong either. VIW is maybe a tad creamier but we are talking about less than 5-10% difference. You judge if its worth the price tag difference. I'm perfectly happy with this and i'm saving it to use it on my honeymoon in a tropical beach in a few weeks

Very nice fragrance that gets you in the same vein as VIW. The opening is a bit more citrusy than OG, but still close enough and very nice. For me, the magic is in the dry down. Like VIW, it’s an island/beachy DNA that manages to smell gentlemanly and sophisticated. One of the best DNAs for what it does. Performance is slightly above average,,,longevity is 7 hours on clothes. Not exact...but close enough. Some might even prefer the opening of this more if you really enjoy fresh citrus openings. As always, get a sample before full bottle purchase.

I’ve never smelled Creed Virgin Island Water but what I hear is even though it smells amazing it’s not long lasting. I got Hawaii Volcano in a sample pack and I must say this smells very good. I love the lime not that is in this. Overall it’s an amazing tropical fragrance. Say you are going on a vacation to somewhere very tropical this is an excellent fragrance to have. I have to say on my skin this does last 8 hours so for a warm weather scent that is great performance. I do see why this is one of the best sellers from Alexandria.

This stuff is absolutely incredible, imagine this scenario: you're kidnapped and blindfolded, then suddenly greeted by the refreshing scent of fresh lime as you regain consciousness. As you stumble around, you discover coconut everywhere, adding to the surreal experience. Just when you think it couldn't get any stranger, you're hit with a combination of citrus and various woods. It's truly remarkable, a solid 10/10.

Aside from comparing this to Virgin Island Water, I seldom see anyone describe it the way it immediately comes to my mind: SEXY! Yes, this is a summertime hit that's tropical and all that (Pina Colada!), but you can easily wear this as a date or club fragrance. It dries down to this lovely pina colada smell that's just heavenly to my nose. Another great scent from Alexandria Fragrances. 9 out of 10

Opened up strong lime and coconut and I was thinking this is okay, a bit sharp on the lime side. Then a very short while later when it started projecting, I was like, gosh I love this! This smells like a summer vacation with a cocktail by the beach side. Edit. After 10hrs the clothing sample was still projecting somewhat. Edit. The scent still lingered on in my laundry basket after 24 hrs.

There are plenty of reviews /comments about this fragrance. So I will just add my thoughts. This is a beautiful soft creamy coconut and lime scent with soft florals in the background. Just acquired 2 weeks ago, every time I wore it I want to go to a tropical beach paradise and sip on a drink, with an umbrella in it. Dreaming of Paradise ... ;-) Longevity is 6-7 hrs. Sillage is moderate

Incredible scent. Reminds you of a sour citrus cocktail in the best way possible. I am however disappointed with my bottles performance. 1-2 hours at best, can barely get even slight whiffs of it during that time before it even disappears from the skin. Honestly, wait for this batch to run out or try the intense version, as the reviews state this should have better performance.

I haven't smelled Creeds - VIW, so I can't compare. This is an nice warm weather beachy smell. Opens up with a realistic citrusy/lime rind note, dry down is fresh, slightly coconutty and sweet, with a musky undertone. Absolute love this one. Vacation in a bottle if you ask me. Definitely unisex. Longevity really decent for a fresh smell 8+ hours on my skin.

I have been through 2 1/2 100mL bottles of Creed Virgin Island Water. I am tempted to list VIW as my signature scent since I wear and love the scent. Nothing has ever come close to VIW....until I bought a bottle of Hawaii Volcano. I still think Creed is more refined, better but this is SOOOO CLOSE. Coconut Lime Beachy tropical fresh.

Very decent clone of VIW. The difference side by side is : Hawaii Volcano is a very linear - citrusy, lime, coconut fragrance (no rum) from opening till dry down. VIW becomes floral and musky in the dry down. But in the air they smell very similar, about 75% similar to VIW I would say. Last all day on skin and days on clothes.

best way i can describe it is "2004 bath and body works coconut lime verbena Sexy Man TM Edition." so lovely, goes through several distinct phases, sweet and sharp, crazy sillage, lasts longer than anything else in my collection, great on fabric. i've never smelled virgin island water but this is utterly fantastic

Very close to Creed VIW. Slightly stronger lime note which gives it a more masculine vibe to me than VIW. I get 7+ hours longevity. If people need to bash this scent in order to justify spending 5 times the price on VIW, who am I to tell them how to spend their money? But my money is on Hawaii Volcano.

Simply fantastic take on Virgin Island Water. Smells almost identical, maybe a tiny bit less fresh and a bit more sweeter instead. Longevity and projection is simply huge, projects even the next day. If interested, check out my fragrance related Instagram @thechazas

Wow I’m honestly impressed after 10 minutes I can’t tell the difference between the original and the clone plus it last longer on my skin . I’m not usually a fan of clones but this one is perfect any other Alexandria Fragrances that come this close to the original?

Smells gorgeous, really, I love the scent! But: performance is absolute crap. One hour on my skin and it's gone - I mean GONE! The intense version holds up a bit longer ... two hours may be, but it's a skin scent after half an hour, too. :(

When I first got this out the box, knew right away this was a hit! Amped up Virgin Island Water imho. Better performance and longevity. I'll spray it on and still get wafts of it in the air in my room the next day!

This is improved VIW at a lower price tag. Tried both. They’re almost identical. Ppl that hate are mad they paid 300 dollars more for an identical fragrance w/ a better bottle and sub par performance

This is fun in a bottle. Take this on a summer vacation. The coconut pairs so well with the citruses that if you close your eyes you'll remember a time of being on a beach or somewhere tropical.

It’s still on my jacket from last year, it has staying power, strong sillage and performance, smell identical side by side to viw. 10/10. Let it set for a couple months AF always need to sit.

I have this and virgin island water on right now. As much as I love creed this is better. They smell identical but this is stronger and lasts longer on me. Pretty crazy given the price point.

The extrait version is more key lime pie than coconut cream pie. That's not a bad thing but wish it was just a little more balanced between the lime and the coconut.

Is it just me who LOVES this fragrance, but it seems to last an hour on my skin ? I just got it in a sample kit and I'm wondering if maceration will help ? Thanks !!

Crazyyyy accurate to VIW, but with better performance. I layered this with citron del mar from alexandria (millesime imperial clone) and it smells great.

Took a shot on a blind buy because i absolutly love VIW, cant say they are the same, but holy is this fragrance immaculate. If your on the fence, Do it.

Awesome scent...Love it...Bought it. Girls love it on me and they love me while i'm in it...Yes indeed...

@Albo27 yes there is Crystal Peak, Citron Del Mar and The Run Way are amazing

Put the lime in the coconut. Easy to like. Easy to wear. It’s a yes from me!

@Robotnik19 Thanks i'll check those out

I have a fresh bottle of Virgin Island Water and of Hawaii Volcano to compare each other to. If you're looking for a direct Virgin Island water clone or if you're looking for something similar, an alternative due to Creed's poor performance then keep reading. TL:DR at the bottom. I'm not going to deny that the opening smell similar, the first 10-30 seconds really come close with a bit more alcohol. After 30 seconds Hawaii Volcano smells different, it starts to smell flowery. While both have flowery notes Creed's VIW doesn't smell like flowers at all, where as Hawaii Volcano becomes more flowery as time goes on. The lime is also much more pronounced on HV, it smells like a sweet flowery lime. But it's completely missing that sugary note that makes VIW so addicting in my opinion. They may sound like nitpicks but Hawaii Volcano smells at best ~50% like Virgin Island Water and ONLY in the beginning. And once we get to the drydown HV is just all flowers and has nothing at all in common with VIW. There are also upsides, Hawaii Volcano has a better sillage and longevity. Now 100ml Hawaii Volcano costs roughly $100 where as VIW costed me $265 for 100ml. At that point I'd just rather get VIW. It's not like HV is a cheap clone, it's in the Designer price segment. TL:DR So do I recommend it as a Creed Virgin Island Water clone or even alternative? Not really. Do I recommend it on it's own..? Well.. I like the opening but I hate flowery scents and the drydown is an absolute no go for me because of that. But if you like flowery scents with a mix of Creed's VIW DNA then this might be for you. Just know that after 45-90 minutes this scent has NOTHING in common with VIW If you're still looking for a VIW clone, I can recommend chez pierre's "Smells like summer" it is strong on the lime as well, weaker on the coconut and also like ~50% there, but doesn't smell or transform into a flower scent over time, instead it smells slightly woody/manly from the get go. It only costs ~$25 a bottle. Most appealing dupe I've smelt so far. But unfortunately none come close to the original EDIT: I wore them both on separate arms for weeks now just to further test it and I still stand by it that they're not the same, but the flowery scent is much less pronounced then I initially perceived. I'd maybe raise the similarity to 60% even. But it definitely smells darker and sweeter, but not sweet like sugar but instead sweet like an old fruit, think of an overripe banana and BO. I've grown to like it, and it's an ok-ish clone

In general I've found that clone houses are not actually a good use of money, and their true value comes as being considered a large discount on the real thing, but this is one of the few clone house fragrances I would wear for the occasion if I had money to throw away. The occasion being a very casual summer outing by myself, not wanting to impress anyone. I also think it's fairly disingenuous to refer to this as "spot on" to VIW. I'd describe it as within the same category/profile. It's a bit more syrupy and (maybe too) peppery, less of the milky coconut note (which I don't mind), and lacking the notable effervescence of VIW (which some may not care for). It also has slightly less projection and lasting power (and VIW doesn't exactly excel here already). If you wear this you basically have to bring a decant for topping-up. I would wear VIW with white shorts and a white shirt on a nice vacation or out to a mall or fancy beachy area. I would wear HV to take a European train to a local lake where I'll be walking and sweating a lot and having a more ordinary day where I want to still embrace the summer and heat with a fragrance for myself.

Okay it had been on my list for like 3 years. Finally pulled the trigger when my friend travelled to London and I asked her to buy it. I had never sampled anything from this house before but only heard great things. When I smelled it, I had the BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT I’ve ever experienced in my life. It smelled like toilet cleaner and cheap air freshener. I was about to come here to insult the life of this perfume. But after a while it became quite nice( I had absolutely no hope for it initially) and I remembered how people said that fragrances from this house need to be macerated. So I did just that and it’s actually VERY goood( thank goodness cause I was so angry) anyways yea it became super coconutty. Reminiscent of the coconut syrup used to make cocktails. Like very much.

I bought into the hype... But I dunno if I really wanna smell like a Pina colada or sun tan lotion. Is it spot on what all the other reviewers say?, yes. It's definitely a very tropical beach coconut Pina colada vibe. Would I keep wearing it? I really dunno. To me, this one would definitely be only worn on seriously hot beach vacation destinations or maybe even a cruise imo. I definitely don't have the money to spend on Creed's version, so I got nothing to compare it to, but it definitely reminds me of Hawaii. On a side note.. I appreciate what Alexandria is doing. I probably would never spend that much on niche fragrances. This one is so specific to me... I'd probably be mad if I bought the real deal because I probably wouldn't use it that often... But that's just me.

The lime is fresh, juicy, and authentic, and the coconut is realistic, steering clear of becoming a "suntan lotion" kind of scent like so many coconut notes can do. Comparisons to a Pina Colada are appropriate. This is a wonderful fragrance and will be getting a lot of use in the summer for me. As for projection and longevity, here's a story. I let my son sample this scent with one spray to the back of his hand so he could get an idea of the aroma. Nearly 8 hours later, when I walked past him, it was like walking into a scent cloud. The lime and coconut were still going strong and my jaw dropped. You don't expect to still be getting 3-4 feet of projection after 8 hours, especially after just one spray, but that's how this fragrance performs.

Wow. This smells extremely like sherbet. Like the lemon sherbet you get in dib dab. As such has a cola-vibe and the cap smells almost carbonated to me. Great concoction of lime and coconut and dries down into a nice sunscreen or moisturizer from the musk and jasmine at the base. Winter currently but definitely will be a banger in the summer if I want to smell exotic and outgoing. To my nose, high quality. Good sillage but just about 7 hours longevity which is impressive for a fragrance focusing on citrus! If you want to get the best out of this, it would definitely be in the heat.