Tropical

Was worried this would be a fruity floral as I’m not into fruity tropical scents unless it’s like a VIW scent where it’s lime and coconut. After my disappointment with Sydney Rock Pool, in which I was hoping would be very beachy but came off as smelling like a men’s cologne, my expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised to find this one smell so much better and overall more unique and interesting than other tropical scents out there. It is fruity, but not in that generic brand name middle of the road department frags sold. It opens up with a tropical fruit (passionfruit/nectarine vibes, not too sweet), but is met with florals, that seem to over take the fruits. Viewing the notes after trying it, I see why I don’t find it as offensive as other florals that leaned fruity, and too generic like. Projection was decent and longevity was about 5 hours. I think if I was a bit more generous with spraying it has potential to be a bit stronger in both parts, but I was especially pleased with how it changed after two hours in, any fruitiness was lost and moved to a pure floral scent with what smelled like hibiscus and light freesia notes. By the end it turn into a skin scent, but I could still smell the subtle floral scent. It’s chilly where I’m at and won’t get warmer till March, but I could see myself wearing this year round, as the florals really shine in this (at least on my skin). If you like unique tropical scents that aren’t overpowering, and aren’t overpowered by sweet fruit, def give this one a try.

This is a very floral take on tropical, versus sweet. Frangipani is rare and delightful, with jasmine and champaca..mmm. I detest overly fruity perfume and this is not that. First, very nice performance. You may not smell it but others can, as was evident with all the compliments I was getting all day long! Even hours later.. Tropical flowers with the amber and that touch of mahogany keeps this scent from being cloying. No fruit salad here! The only thing with frangipani is that some might be overwhelmed by it. It's an intense flower. The drydown becomes warm and sunlit, like walking through a Costa Rican surfing enclave, dressed in bright, colorful beach clothes, big straw sunhat & a pair of Wayfarers...laid back, hot tan skin, surrounded by flowers and happy people. This perfume is a smile, a welcome, happiness in a bottle. I need this in my life. Perfect for summer dreaming.🏝️

First let me say I’m a huge fan of Arquiste fragrances! I have a few and they have alway been a favorite for years now! I ordered a small decant of this because before I shell out the coin, I want to make sure. So at first spray I was like “no, no” oh well I felt relieved I didn’t go with fb. Then after sitting on my couch, I got this gorgeous scent waifing up from my arm! Very unusual woody sweet, not your average tropical but a bit more realistic! Not suntan lotion what’s so ever. More frangipani plus woody, on my skin no fruit at all Most Arquiste fragrances last quite a long time on me, this does also. I get how the reviews below say it’s too sweet but honestly I’m not finding that at all. Arquiste is a house that I find creates some of the best fragrances that aren’t like the masses. My suggestion if you want something different

I usually hate tropical fruity fragrances. They almost always smell artificial to me. My favorite tropical floral is Jean Patou Sira des Indes. But Tropical could be a second to it. This is delicious. At first I was thinking get me an umbrella for this drink but the florals come in, the plumeria champaca, guava blossom and turn this perfume into the most delightful tropical fruity floral that is so naturalistic that even though we got a foot of snow outside right now smelling this makes me believe I'm in the tropics. Possibly Fiji. Extremely fun and flirty. A darling beachy perfume. Fun in the sun. It would be the perfect perfume to take on holiday or a cruise.

Wow, a realistic guava scent at the start of the perfume, mixed with other tropical accords that I can't identify. After 15 minutes, the perfume evolves into a completely floral perfume. This is the moment I prefer to avoid, perhaps because of the frangipani, but after that comes to light a delicious scent like a shampoo based on tropical notes, and of course, the guava. Good duration and a decent sillage. I'm going to buy this fragrance for my wife, no doubt.