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.

I absolutely LOVE this scent! I want this to be my summer signature scent. It’s beachy without being the standard sticky, heavy, Caribbean tropical coconut and fruit or sunscreen. This is fresh, feminine. It’s lighter. This has zero solar notes, zero warmth. Salty ocean breeze, beautiful white florals, and lightly sweetened fresh citrus over a creamy base that isn’t distinctly almond or coconut to my nose. It’s probably the most well blended creamy sweet tuberose I’ve ever smelled in all my perfume obsessed years. It’s exquisite and oozes opulence and sophistication. Stunning scent for me! This lasted all day, over night and I could smell it on my fleece the next day as well so longevity for me is outstanding.

I recently ordered a discovery set from House Of Bō. I knew right away I wanted to try Casa Blanca and ESPIRITU. I wasn’t sure what I wanted for my third scent but on a whim decided on La Mar. I have to say, I’m very surprised by how much I love this. It’s by far my favorite from the house. Tuberose can be a tricky note for me because I don’t like it if it’s too green or spicy. The tuberose in La Mar is a beautiful bubblegummy tuberose. The coconut blends with the salty aquatic and ginger notes which keeps this from being too sweet. This is something really special and not just your typical coconut sunscreen perfume. This is a well blended master piece in my opinion.

This fragrance instantly takes me back to the frangipani trees in Florida—lush, sun-warmed blossoms that always smelled like the fanciest sunscreen imaginable. On my skin, it’s a creamy blend of gardenia, tuberose, and coconut. Yes, it definitely leans into that sunscreen territory, but elevated—richer, smoother, and drenched in velvety white florals. It’s undeniably beautiful, and the longevity is absolutely there. That said, the price tag is downright egregious. I knew the moment I sampled anything from House of Bō that I’d regret it—not because it isn’t exceptional, but because it is that goodn Unfortunately, as much as I admire it, I just can’t justify the cost.

I did not expect to love this as much as I do! I'm so picky when it comes to any fragrance with coconut, and this is one of the first times my mind hasn't immediately jumped to "sunscreen." This is definitely beachy, but in a warm, almost sexy late afternoon way. You're at the resort spa with a hot towel over your eyes, or you're getting ready for an expensive dinner. Musky/clean girl energy. Not quite a skin scent, but more so than I was anticipating (huge positive in my books). La Mar is a very close second to my favorite of the three House of Bo summer samples, Casa Blanca <3 (& I like both of these decidedly more than Ave Maria)

I find La Mar from House of Bo to be one of the easiest scents to wear. An equal layer of seawater and light coconut balances the fresh scent of gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine. I wear this scent to the office because it's one of the few fragrances that doesn't overpower, yet always gets compliments. Some House of Bo fragrances are still too strong or too masculine for me, but this scent is one of my go-to bottles. I also love Ave Maria and Bombon if you are interested in other House of Bo scents. The caps on the bottles are a work of art, and I actually prefer the smaller bottles for their design rather than the full 100 ml ones.

This is an absolute stunner of a scent and I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. I received a decant of this from a friend and for some reason it took me ages to get round to using it. However, although it’s full bottle worthy the price is up there when there are other scents that are similar for less money. This lasted all day though and I got whiffs off it several hours after spraying and even after a wintery hike. The white florals in this with the sea notes and coconut are blended to perfection do that nothing dominates. Worth getting your nose on this one in a shop if you can.

La Mar opens as a salt covered flower. The gardenia does have a slight resemblance to lilacs, as someone else shared. The ginger and tuberose give the mid a spicy creaminess that seamlessly transitions to the coconut and almond base. There is little to no sweetness from the almond, it’s more like an almond lotion skin scent. The spice and almond is what sets this apart from other marine scents. This is incredibly light, gauzy and graceful. It’s perfect for high heat. I want to wear this in a white silk dress drinking expensive champagne next to the ocean.

My notes on first trying a couple of sprays on the wrist: “initially all coconut. Then some white florals. Some sweetness but not too sweet.” On trying it a second time with quite a few more sprays: “initially sweet, pretty, jasmine. Becomes quite beachy in a tropical way, yet sophisticated, with soft subtle coconut milk coming through. Smells beautiful for hours and hours.” Notes listed on company packaging: Top: Arabian Jasmine, Pink Pepper, Seawater Middle: Gardenia Mexicana, Indian Tuberose, Shimoga Ginger Base: Coconut, Almond Milk, Sambrani Tears

Your nose is hit with an elegant, sparkly white flower explosion. The dry down starts to bring the coconut up and a milky almond, with just a hint of the white florals lingering. That’s when La Mar really shines. I love the base on this the most. Amazing longevity and evolution during wear. This and Bombon are my favorite House of Bo's, and I’ve tried all. Sophisticated without going too mature (feel like white flowers can be). A luxurious vacation at a 5-star Pacific Coast resort. You’ll feel like you’re on an dreamy beach getaway.

La Mar scent is delicious; I love both the parfum and eau de parfum versions. (In 10 ml) It has become one of my favorite beach fragrances, replacing Soleil Blanc TF for me. It perfectly captures the feeling of being by the sea, and the subtle spice and almond notes set it apart from other marine scents, giving it a creamy, sexy touch. La Mar was perfect for my dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island.

I wasn't expecting the seawater note to be so potent when I first tested this. However, I still believe that this perfume smells quite lovely, with beautiful floral notes mixed with a bit of saltiness. This reminds me of the beach and swimming in the water while drinking a margarita. Elegant and sophisticated and is the first beachy scent that I have smelled that doesn't remind me of sunscreen, which is a plus.

Beautiful, watery tuberose with just a hint of coconut. The sea notes mixed with the white flowers is such a heavenly combination that you instantly understand why this fragrance made the prestigious FF finalist list last year. I adored this fragrance (and was the best out of the 3 free samples I got from House of Bo), but the longevity is pretty sad (1 hour), and the price point crazy high ($300 for a bottle).

I want to bathe in this! I love white florals and the salt water notes add another dimension that makes this a perfect summer feminine scent. I received a free sample and immediately loved it. I’m going to wait until I finish my sample just in case my nose( or the scent) changes on me, but I’m fighting the impulse to immediately buy a bottle so hard right now Edit: Consumerism won! My resolve is weak.

La Mar is absolutely stunningly gorgeous. Yes, there are a lot of white florals in the opening, but the dry down is an intoxicating, salty, creamy dream. I gravitate towards dark and ambery or smoky scents and have struggled to find a summer fragrance I adore. This is the one. It’s subtle but noticeable and the longevity is fantastic on me. My first House of Bo full bottle and will be purchasing more.

The coconut and almond milk blend flawlessly with light white florals. Nothing is overpowering. This is a smooth, floral, laconic and cozy scent. There is no artificial tropical smell. It’s a lovely tropical/beach scent without feeling synthetic. It reminds me of a subtle yet luxurious hotel lotion or bar soap but in the best possible way.