LA MAR

This is a gorgeous, solar white floral. I can somewhat see why people would think of Soleil Blanc with this, because they are similar in the opening, but the heart and dry down are very different. This opens with that familiar, slightly citrusy sea-sprayed expensive sunscreen type of vibe. But as you get closer to the heart, the white florals come full bloom, lush and lofty. The dry down is very pleasant, almost like a faint skin musk scent with a touch of sea salt. This is very well done -- and if you don't like too much coconut, it's really only prominent in the top notes and dissipates as it moves through the heart and base notes. I DO think if you have Soleil Blanc, you don't NEED this, but they aren't the same fragrance and it wouldn't be redundant to own both; however at the price point of each, you could definitely pick one or the other. Masterfully created! Definitely a smooth, easy wear. I got an official sample with a card listing the notes via the house -- and the description and the note display are different, so I'll include the notes given here for less confusion. Top notes: Arabian Jasmine, Pink Pepper, Seawater Middle notes: Gardenia Mexicana, Indian Tuberose, Shimoga Ginger Base notes: Coconut, Almond Milk, Sambrani Tears

La Mar has become one of my favorite beach fragrances. It captures the feeling of being seaside without the usual artificial coconut and screechy white florals you usually get with ocean-inspired perfumes. The opening is a breath of sea water — crisp and salty. It immediately conjures that feeling of standing at the edge of the ocean, breeze in your hair, sunlight on your skin.The gardenia and tuberose are lush but airy, giving the fragrance a soft, creamy richness without choking you out. They feel sun-kissed, natural, and beautifully balanced. The touch of coconut rounds everything out with a smooth finish. It’s not sweet or tropical—just gently creamy, like sun-warmed skin after a day by the water. La mar is tranquil but not boring, luxurious without trying too hard. If you're looking for a fragrance that captures the sophistication of a seaside escape, this is it.

I usually don't care for floral fragrances, but this one is a love for me. I got a sample pack with La Mar, Casa Blanca, and Ave Maria. I've been wearing this one most often. I get compliments every time. Definitely full bottle worthy to me. It's fresh and clean, very feminine, floral, but has a lot of depth. This fragrance is very smooth. The olibanum base note is present in the opening. It's very beautiful. It brings the whole fragrance together. The gardenia is always present, but the other notes also shine. The longevity is amazing. I go anosmic to my fragrances pretty often, but people compliment me on this fragrance well after 6 hrs. It's safe to wear to work. It has a pretty moderate sillage and projection. I usually like to douse myself to make sure my perfume doesnt wear off, but I purposely dont do that with La Mar. It just isn't necessary.

La Mar is a scent that tells you from the very first hit that it's beachy-coconutty in character, with milky gardenia, bubblegummy tuberose and salty vanilla. Absolutely very very lovely because I adore slightly salty white florals! Loved this one too, no surprise there :) Note: It's absolutely not comparable to Lys Mediterranee... the realistic lily note in that one is something else entirely. They're in completely different lanes. Some people may have compared them as marine-white floral, but I don't see the connection at all. I own Lys, and I'm convinced this one would also be a FBW that wouldn't be redundant. Tag(s): beachy white floral, bubblegummy tuberose, milky gardenia, creamy coco, ethereal, sun tan lotion

La Mar... The Sea This fragrance is serenity in a bottle. The gardenia, the coconut, the almond... everything is so beautifully blended here. It’s such an elegant, soft, and cozy fragrance. Slightly sweet, in the best way. Sunscreen vibes, definitely, but it’s the most expensive sunscreen on the market. Nothing is cloying here. I chose a day when I had some sinus congestion to do a true test wear, where my own sense of smell wasn’t the greatest. I’m an over-sprayer, both on skin and clothing. I got pleasant whiffs frequently throughout the day. Compliments came very quickly while in the public setting. I have purchased a full bottle, and I think this is something worth testing if you’re into the sunscreen scents.