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.

The thing is, this is a bit weird summer EdT. First of all - it’s loud, and definitely not fresh. It’s loud in the beginning and it stays loud for several hours. This is the moment where Paula’s Ibiza feels most exotic and - can I say humid? Because humidity is what I associate with it the most. The closest association I can get from this is a perfectly lab-manufactured synthetic figue, with hints of heavy, soaked wood from the sea. I’m currently in southern Europe and here, in the 30°+ conditions, Paulas Ibiza shines like a star. The longevity and sillage is massive - can’t imagine how strong the EdP would be - and yet, it doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable. It was made heavy for hot temperatures. Outside your regular holidaying though, I would be careful about the use as the scent can get lost in your hometown city, with no direct access to the beach. I wore it few times and it never really left impression on me or anyone around. It’s not offensive, but the natural habitat for this scent is quite clear: if it’s not Ibiza, it’s definitely an island. Use it well and you’ll be rewarded.

Paula's Ibiza... the name alone had me intrigued... who is Paula? And what was happening in Ibiza....? The bottle alone has me entranced... and let's spend a moment enjoying the container too.... mermaids ! All these questions led me to a fascinating article in Vogue Magazine... Paula's was a clothing/music collab store around in the 1970s... Loewe, the Paula's founder and the perfumer then created this incredible scent...a scent that permeates the imagination with the gentle vibe of a beautiful, lush, Spanish island. You need to wear this on the skin....warm skin.....to really get the fabulousness, its green... like a freshly cut jungle by the sea...fresh... this is green beachy not coconuts....and I love it.... I don't think I've ever smelt anything quite like this it's like wearing your own private Mediterranean sea garden.... but you need to be very warm to wear this... to enjoy it's full juice. Sadly discontinued in the UK but a few perfumeries in the Spanish islands and main land have a few left for the sea voyager in you.

Paula’s Ibiza by Loewe is more than just a perfume; it’s a masterpiece in a bottle. The first spray transports you to an eternal summer where the sun, sea breeze, and fresh citrus notes blend with subtle and sophisticated elegance. For me, it’s the perfect summer fragrance. Its light and vibrant scent gives you a feeling of freedom and joy, ideal for sunny days and warm nights. However, with her refined olfactory taste, my mother insists that this perfume is a marvel that can be worn all year round—and I can’t disagree with her. Every time I wear it, I feel like I smell like elegance. The bottle perfectly reflects its essence: vibrant, modern, and with a touch of sophistication that never goes unnoticed. Loewe has captured the spirit of relaxed luxury and turned it into an unforgettable fragrance. If you’re looking for a perfume that helps you stand out subtly and enhances any moment of the day, Paula’s Ibiza is a perfect choice.

A sunbeam filtered through beach salt and mocktail citrus, Paula’s Ibiza begins with carefree brightness — an invitation to play under the endless summer sky. Here, the yellow florals are at their strongest, golden and radiant, evoking the ethereal warmth of marigolds and frangipani on a breezy sunlit day. Yet beneath this playful exuberance lies a tender secret. Vanilla, warm and golden, peeks through like a fleeting touch of evening softness at the end of a sun-drenched day. It’s a sweetness that grounds the fragrance, weightless but deeply comforting, like the glow of twilight against sun-drenched skin. Loewe manages to capture in this bottle a rare duality like no other — the exuberance of sunlit blossoms intertwined with the quiet bronzed sand beneath them. A true sunlit reverie, where summer’s wild heart meets the tender embrace of dusk.

So far this is the only Loewe scent I love, even amongst their expensive exclusives. I don’t dislike them, most smell good, they just have this kind of nondescript, pleasant, vaguely shower fresh vibe. They smell like what young Europeans from nice families who don’t really care about scent would smell like on a (tame) night out. Who would have thought that bitter galbanum would be the magic ingredient that elevates coconut from cheap and cloying to interesting and mysterious? It’s euphoric and giddy and feels like the first two days of a tropical beach vacation. Way better than the two flankers, and as usual, they flankers probably sell better. Can anyone else confirm if it’s really getting discontinued? Please let me know. I’m not sure if we can believe the word of one employee.

It is being discontinued unfortunately, confirmed last weekend by a saleswoman in Barcelona : 100ml bottle is no longer available on Loewe's own website and in most shops. One of the most if not the most gorgeous and artistic fragrance from Loewe. Very unusual coconut, green, salty and flowery fragrance with a solid patchouli backbone. Dry, warm and airy at the same time. Not for everyone and not a blind buy as this is not a mainstream fragrance at all. Sold as a women's fragrance but perfectly unisex. The perfect beach scent. Excellent longevity and adequate projection. Fully agree with previous comment stating "Don't bother with Eclectic and Cosmic, the original Paula is the best." If you love it as much as I do, go secure a backup bottle before it is completely gone.

It's such a different fragrance... I love galbanum and I usually don't like coconut or frangipani (let alone both together) because they get too intense and cloying on my skin. So it was a bit risky to try this one, and there were moments when I was already waiting for the "sweetness" to take over and it would turn into a scrubber. And it did not! This is a saving grace for those skins that amplify sweetness, who could never wear frangipani and coconut without having a headache a few hours later... And the saltiness of the driftwood is not too much and it's keeping everything in place.... I can't stop snffing my hand, this is delicious - a mermaid perfume!!! Plus it's early winter and this scent was a burst of joy in a very cold rainy day - I am in love!

Easily became my signature scent in less than a year. I am so grateful that they finally came out with a 100 ml because believe it or not, my other summer fragrance might just start collecting dust (although they are also special). Super green with a hint of floral. Regarding the coconut it’s more of a fresh coconut water smell and less of a victoria secret coconut passion or tom ford soleil Blanc type of coconut; not sure why people are disappointed with the artificial coconut absence. On my skin, it definitely lasts around 6-7 hours. On my clothes it’s definitely on there the next day, no doubt. Also, funny enough, I hated this fragrance at first trial. I thought it smell like green peppers and was completely dissatisfied.

You'd definitely want to have a bottle of this in your bag during a stroll on the streets of old town Ibiza. While it opens sweet, it's also fruity and very suitable for the beach. I guess it also depends on skin chemistry, but at least on mine I don't get that "sweaty" element. It leans slightly feminine but I think it still stays in that safe unisex area that will not take away anyone's masculinity. I do find it a bit expensive for what it offers because you can definitely get this scent profile and performance in other more affordable fragrances.

A longer lasting Eau d'Italie, especially on drydown. They don't list it as a note in this one, but it is in Eau d'Italie: terracotta, or clay. There is something mineral on drydown that I find captivating and fresh. Eau d'Italie is the fragrance of Le Sirenuse, the famous seaside hotel in Positano. So - since it's a twin - imagine terracotta tiles warmed by the sun and slightly damp from salt spray, with some neroli/orange flower sea breeze coming over to sweeten things up a tad. Easily unisex. I'm female and wear it with pleasure.

I've found it!! I've found the perfect summer fragrance! I've been hunting for so long for the perfect fresh/green/bright coconut fragrance for the summer, and this might be it. A beautiful green (definitely get the green pepper smell), frangipani opening with a beautiful coconut milk heart. I definitely get the woody driftwood note, and all rounded off by a creamy bourbon vanilla/ambergris. It's very tropical, and definitely unique. I love this. 100% unisex too.

this defiantly works for summer. It has a woody green citrus vibe. The Frangigani gives a summery flare to it. This is an everyone scent. I really can’t see this for winter due to the frangipani which gives it a tropical scent. Longevity is excellent definitely 6 hours plus and sillage is also very good. This is going to be a new summer favorite. Niche quality for sure! Get your hands on this! 10/10 my new summer go to.....think VIW without coconut!

Fantastically picturesque. I am so happy to find the scent of my favorite place in the tropical greenhouse of the botanical garden. Green, warm, humid, earthy and at the same time fresh and not stuffy. And in such a beautiful package. It also smells of wet stones and sand. There is a light note of fresh clean sweat, or rather perspiration, which appears on the skin in a moist and warm environment. I do not find anything funky or indecent here.

I’m a huge fan of beachy fragrances and this has got to be the most unique one of all! Overall, I would say the experience of this is very fresh, but there is this gorgeous woody earthiness that makes this so distinctive. It’s like an orange grove at the seaside. You get the salty marine air with the smell of orange trees and soil and just the slightest touch of coconut. Truly stunning. And for an eau de toilette, this is a BEAST.

it's a nice concentrated fragrance, Not intense, it's moderate projection. Feels clean and elegant. Personally I can feel citrus like green lemon in a very elegant way (not mandarine as it's stated on fragrantica list), you feel the coconut not as a first note but like a companion to the citrus. I can defo feel green notes and woody. I would use it to feel good during the day at office, shopping, day outs, events. It's versatile.