Paula's Ibiza

This smells similar enough to be a flanker of another tropical scent. I love tropical scents. I often blind buy ones that sound interesting. I have had a string of meh purchases, and was happy to take this out of the package, find a beautiful round box with fun artistry, pull out the fun looking bottle, and spray this on to find a complicated, green scent that has some facets of fig and coconut but gets to tropical without being trite. Paula's Ibiza opens up with a very green scent on a sweet, coconut/fig background and some woods. I imagined taking a pocket knife and shaving the bark off fig tree branch sticks. Somehow, the scent also conjured up a taco stand nestled in palm trees with yellow lights strewn about. Amid all this imagining, I realized that it smells a lot like another scent I have: Guess 1981 Indigo. Indigo opens up with a similar sweet, coconut/fig, but lacks any of the green/woodiness of Paula's Ibiza. Indigo came out in 2018, so had the juice in Paula's Ibiza been released by Guess it would have been named Guess 1981 Indigo Extreme or Indigo Night. On the other hand, if Loewe's had released the juice in Indigo as a flanker to Paula's Ibiza, it would be called Paula's Ibiza Eau Fraiche. Either way, if you enjoy one, you are likely to appreciate the other. Of the two, Paula's Ibiza is superior in terms of performance. The scent lasts all day. I kind of curse the person who wrote the smell is like green pepper, because now I can smell green pepper when I smell Paula's Ibiza, which is I think is the note that brought to mind a taco stand when I was originally testing. Already, coconut is an interesting scent - the coconut in Diesel Only The Brave Wild smells a bit of Thai curry. There is an undeniable culinary aspect to Paula's Ibiza, but because the scent leans more figgy than coconut milky, it does not smell of Thai food. In any case, this is no gourmand. In sum, this is a tropical scent that takes a unique path. If you like tropical scents and want one that is unisex but leans masculine, this one may fit the bill.

General Description: Loewe Paula's Ibiza is not merely a fragrance; it's a disturbingly majestic olfactory experience. From the first use, this perfume invites one to reflect on the purpose of scents in our lives, taking us on a sensory journey that evokes specific memories and places. Olfactory Notes: Top Notes: Coconut oil, green mandarin, galbanum. Heart Notes: Frangipani, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine. Base Notes: Madagascar vanilla, musk, woody notes, patchouli. Scent: From the first application, Loewe Paula's Ibiza captivates with its fresh and citrusy opening of green mandarin and coconut. As it develops, the floral notes of frangipani and jasmine evoke a feeling of walking through a beach bordered with exotic vegetation. The base of vanilla, musk, and patchouli adds a comforting warmth that completes the olfactory experience. Performance: Duration: Moderate, lasting 4-6 hours. Projection: Light to moderate, creating a pleasant and refreshing scent trail. Versatility: Paula's Ibiza is perfect for warm climates and casual settings, offering a fresh, citrus fragrance that is enjoyable both for the wearer and those around them. It is ideal for outdoor activities and moments of relaxation on the beach. Personal Opinion: This perfume is disturbingly majestic. The first time I used it, it made me question so many things about life and the human need to smell good. I concluded that scents can be more than just vehicles for gaining acceptance from others; they can transport us to experience specific places and moments. Paula's Ibiza takes you on a journey from where you left your car, walking through the trees to reach the beach, even if you can't enter the water. For those around you, it offers a fresh, citrus fragrance that is simply enchanting.

After living for 2 years in Ibiza, I was curious about this fragrance. Is very well blend, not really possible to identify single notes, but a whole new smell. Is very linear, in the begining is a little bit more sweet, because of the mandarine and coconut. The mandarine here is more like a volatile sweetness that you feel when you are pealing a mandarine. This volatilyness is balanced by a sweet creamy coconut, but a faded one, not the typical suntan lotion's coconut Im used to in perfumes. Almost at the same time you get this green accord, very well balanced by the mix of galbanum and patchouli, whith some hints of Iris. It is a soft green note, not, in your face kind of green note. The accord of drift wood is very well achieved and present during all phases, and associated to the ambroxan, gives that seaside vibe to the composition. I almost couldn't feel the frangipany or vanilla, and I think they are only there to balance the green accord and prevent it to go too herbal. It is a very different fragrance from what I'm used to, but I love it. It completely tansport me to the walks to the wonderful Ibicenc calas in spring, crowded with galbanum and wild flowers, untill you get tothe crystal clear turquoise waters full o driftwood. It is more a skin scent and, At first I thought the longevity was not great, but as usually happens with perfumes with ambroxan in their composition, whiffs of this magical smell kept going and coming back to me all throug the day.

Paula's Ibiza is a dream of a scent, I am gratefully surprised for its discovery. The balance is the key... it is super-well blended, it has the right amount of each thing... very close to a perfect scent to me: it is not much heavy on coconut, that gives prominence to frangipani, which is delicious, and paired with narcissus: surprinsing, what a so clever combo. There is also no ubiquitous or obvious salty note, although the fragrance is crossed from beginning to end by a slightly salty trail. I would not label Paula's Ibiza as a green scent either, though galbanum is perfectly detectable. The base notes are the perfection, and give meaning to the whole. In short, there are a lot of things here: the sea, the suntan lotion, the green plants of the coast when they are not yet very sunburned; there are sweet and woody notes... but the geniality is that this fragrance is everything and none of that. Paula's Ibiza is just a breeze and almost effortlessly catches the feeling of a bohemian lifestyle, calm but vital, but I find it super-sophisticated as well... absolutely hippy royalty jet set vibes. Actually, the best thing is that this is a very real fragrance, very pleasant to wear, long-lasting and not overwhelming... Super recommended! BRAVO!

This fragrance is exactly what I was hoping it would be while reading and watching some of the reviews. I agree with a fellow reviewer Naipe that it's all about balance here and Núria Cruelles Borrull who composed Paula’s Ibiza got it so right. It's green, tropical (due to use of flowers such as frangipani and narcissus) and aquatic but not like a typical aquatic scent. Coconut note is more like coconut water and combined with bourbon vanilla create an aura of a luxurious body lotion. Flowers are kept in check by galbanum which I think is why this scent doesn’t smell like a sweet sun screen. Paula’s Ibiza is a perfect combination of green, flowery, woody and creamy notes. The impression I get is like being in a tropical place surrounded by sea water, filled with flowers and woods after the rain (great combo of driftwood and ambergris). Very laidback and classy and the same time. I have worn it in the heat and it worked perfectly. Its longevity for eau de toilette is almost unrivalled and projection at least moderate but never too much. I have to confess that I ignored Paula’s Ibiza at first because of... the bottle. Now that I have discovered the scent and worn it I have to say the colours make sens. One of my top summer fragrances, easily.