Indian Coconut Nectar

Sweet, coconut, vanilla, lactonic, tropical, powdery, vibrant, radiant, feminine, sensual, flirty, charming, whimsical, dreamy, delightful, cheerful, joyful, uplifting, alluring, tempting, addictive, inviting, transportive, nostalgic I have the OG formula, which is what I’m reviewing. This reads as very nectar like with a sweet and slightly tart juiciness of tropical coconut nectar, but also creamy/lactonic as if there’s also coconut milk. The coconut nectar and coconut milk is swirled with sensual and powdery vanilla and a touch of woody vetiver in the base. As of right now I only own Indian Coconut Nectar, Island Vanilla (both of which I love!), and Tahitian Gardenia. I really want to get more of their fragrances, and try them out! I’ve owned this one and Island Vanilla both for over 10 years! I always liked to layer them together! I even used to layer ICN with Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess to enhance the coconut. Indian Coconut Nectar has a fairly simple scent profile, yet it’s actually rather unique. I’ve never smelled anything quite like it. I am somewhat reminded of The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun, Phlur Vanilla Nectar, Ellis Brooklyn Sand, BBW Bali Black Coconut Sands, Oahu Coconut Sunset. As for Laura Mercier Eau Gourmand Almond Coconut, I don’t find them similar as Almond Coconut reads as a luxe hair conditioner. I also don’t think it’s very similar to SDJ Coco Cabana/39 as it’s missing the nectar-like quality, and reads much more deliciously gourmand with coconut cream, vanilla, caramel, and even has a slight buttered popcorn scent. I’m also not reminded of Tom Ford Soleil Blanc as this is much more coconut and vanilla forward and missing all of the white florals and pistachio notes which play such a central role in Soleil Blanc along with the coconut and vanilla. To me this feels feminine, and suitable for women of any age. I think this works best during the spring and summer because of its beachy feel. This is most fitting for casual occasions, beach vacations, and work/school. I get moderate performance with Indian Coconut Nectar. The longevity is about 5-6 hours on my skin. The projection is between intimate to moderate as it radiates out at most an arm’s length from me. For reference, some of my other favorite fragrances (besides what I’ve already mentioned here) include Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, PdM Oriana, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSl Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, Rosie Jane Dulce, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Sand, Phlur Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer è Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Coco Paradise , At the Beach, Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries

I love the smell of rich, milky coconut in real life, and when I started exploring the world of perfumes I thought I would enjoy it there as well. So I've been trying out a lot of different samples, hoping to find the perfect sweet delicious coconut dessert interpretation. I haven't had much luck - it seems to be much easier to get that other kind of coconut just right, the light and sparkling summery kind that's often complemented by citrus notes. The sweet kind that I wanted for the colder seasons is another matter: to me these scents are almost always just okay, too beachy or too cloyingly sweet or too synthetic, and often all of those at once. I'd nearly given up when I tried this one, and I wasn't expecting much at all. And to be sure, it's just as (over)sweet as most of the others, and it's far from natural-smelling. Still, and to my great surprise, it was love at first spray. It has all of the finesse of a bull in a china shop, there's no subtlety about it at all - but boy, does it ever deliver on the sweet coconut dessert concept! I don't know what makes me like this one so much more than all the others, I guess it just clicks - to me, it smells more or less exactly like those coconut cookies, sugary and sweet with lots of vanilla, and so, so delicious. I have to be in the mood for it to appreciate it, otherwise I still think it's "too much" just like the others, but when I am it's glorious. I'm also not sure I'd recommend this to others, because I don't really get why I like it so much myself, and I'll take care to spray lightly when I wear it out in public, but I'm definitely buying a bottle some time soon (it's cheap as well, yay!), and it'll bring me so much joy.

I am obsessed with J.R Watkins Coconut Milk and Honey lotion...and I inadvertently purchased it, in spray form, with this FANTASTIC cheapie! I mean, honestly, I'm absolutely thrilled. There are just a few subtle, subtle differences...and it's only because I'm so familiar with the lotion that I'm able to split hairs here. Namely, this is a little more vanillic...just a smidgen. The bottle (the new can style, recently released) mentions vanilla, amber and coconut as notes....so that baited me in. I actually hadn't planned on purchasing this, but those notes are lovely IMO and so I made an impulsive buy at Ulta. Well, this isn't really ambery, but it's ok, because I think this scent is kind of unbeatable. It's the perfect vanilla and coconut combo. It's smooth though, and both this (and the J.R Watkins lotion) have a buttery texture. I cannot explain it, but it smells *buttery smooth*, and although the packaging is a different color, this is a soft golden yellow in my mind. I suppose "whipped cream" makes sense as a note. I really don't care about the other alleged notes here - it's basically just coconut and vanilla buttercream. Super gourmond (shamelessly, really), and freaking delicious. I like B&BW's "Vanilla Coconut", but I have always wished J.R Watkins made a fragrance form of my favorite lotion (which...by the way, I've worn solo in leiu of fragrance, and recieve insane compliments in), and HERE IT IS. I'm astounded that nobody has mentioned it already. So good. One of my favorite cheapies ever (and I'm a bargain bunny, so that's high praise). Coconutty, vanillic, golden Heaven. 😍💛🤍🥥 (Cross posted to both entries.)

Let me start off by saying the EDP and the body mist smell different. I prefer the “hair and body” mist has it smells straight up like coconut. As someone whose culture uses a lot of coconut I don’t find that this has a “suntan” smell to it at all. It just reminds me of coconut milk. A Creamy, sweet coconut. More sweet than nutty which I like. It has enough warmth to not be nauseating. I like these Pacifica scents because they are pretty simple and you know what you’re smelling whereas the more complex perfumes I’ve tried claim to be coconut but it’s more of a background note that you won’t initially pick up on which I’m not a fan of. I want my fragrance to be something people may come across when eating and think about me hence why I love their Island Vanilla and Tuscan Orange as well. If you’re opting to make it more mature I think the mist is great for adding extra coconut to your favorite mature smelling coconut scents. Sometimes I like to pair this with Soleil Blanc just because I feel that fragrance is one of those scents that has coconut in the background when I’d like it more present. The EDP of this scent is quite different. I’m not sure if that initial smell is ambrosia or vetiver but the coconut isn’t as forefront and mostly smells like coconut to people near you. I do find the dry down of the EDP to leave a slight play doh scent but this isn’t an issue with the mist from my experience. I used to love the body butter in this scent as it had even more of that true coconut scent.

I don't smell the Play-Doh note as much as everyone else here seems to, possibly due to my body chemistry. The opening is a rich, creamy (albeit slightly artificial) coconut that melds nicely with the vanilla. The "nectar" aspect certainly comes through immediately; the coconut and vanilla here are doused in a syrupy layer of sweetness. This note almost reminds me of honeysuckle, with the slightest hint of citrus from the vetiver hiding in the background. Over time, this fragrance dries down to a subtle and creamy vanilla/coconut cloud. It gets much warmer and smoother with time, and the previously sharp sweetness fades into something more lactonic; it's truly lovely. Is it incredibly complex or sophisticated? No, but it doesn't need to be. I think it fully serves its purpose as a sweet, straightforward warm-weather scent. My only complaint is that it doesn't last very long, it fades down to a barely-there skin scent in only two hours. I wore my sample around the house today, and my mom said that it reminded her of the Banana Boat oil that she wore in the 80's. She absolutely fell in love with it, so I gave her the rest of my sample until my full size bottle arrives. I see this being a wonderful beachy summer scent if you don't mind reapplying. Simple and straightforward, but a lovely cheapie.

This fragrance is probably another one that made my top 5 I'd-want-it-with-me-on-a-deserted-island list! It instantly made me so happy because in just one whiff, it transported me back to one of the most beautiful places I've ever been - Ubud, Bali. I took a cooking class while I was there, and the only thing I can still remember how to make is the Bubuh Injin, which is the Indonesian Black Rice Pudding. It's a simple recipe, but the combination is to die for. It's probably my favorite dessert of all time. It calls for black rice, palm sugar, pandan leaves, and plenty of coconut cream. The pandan leaves are the *secret* ingredient because they add a "green and vanilla" flavor. This is exactly what this perfume smells like!! Sweetened coconut cream with just a hint of rice and green. A new favorite of mine!! Thank you, Pacifica, as usual, you've taken me on a voyage in a bottle.

I'm constantly on the hunt for a good coconut perfume that ACTUALLY smells of coconut, not just an elusive background note. Preferable sweet creamy coconut. I have many that I "like" but still on the hunt for one I love. Upon the first spray of Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar, I thought I may have just found it. I was in love. Sweet creamy coconut with just a hint of vanilla. Simply beautiful! Unfortunately within minutes the sweet coconut creaminess dissipates and is replaced by more of a vanilla play-dough scent. It reminds me of the now discontinued Vanilla Ozium Air Sanitizer Spray, which I used to describe as Vanilla play-dough. It's not bad at all, in fact I still like it a lot. But I don't love it the way I do when it's first sprayed and has a sweeter creamier coconut scent.

Super sugary, slightly salty coconut meat with a woody/nutty element that reminds me of cold vanilla soy milk. The coconut has a fruity freshness in addition to the rich sweetness. Smells odd at first but give it 5-10 minutes, and it straightens right out. Good projection, average longevity. Smells exactly like coconut Lifesaver candy. This is SO much more gourmand and comforting than any of the sweet celebrity scents I have sampled or bought recently, and it costs less too. Also, it is a million times richer and better than the reformulated Comptoir Sud Pacifique offerings with the same tropical theme. It doesn't smell true to life, but I don't mind that about it. When it dries down, it smells quite pretty and nonchalant. Coconut vanilla soy milk ice cream.

I scrolled down to read other reviews and people are saying this smells bad or doesn't work on them. For whatever reason, this perfume works well on me and I like it a lot. It smells like the "baking" side of coconut, like a can of coconut frosting or a bag of sweetened shredded coconut. It's a simple coconut/vanilla, but it performs well. I wait tables and this is one of the few perfumes that made it through my shift, so for me this qualifies as a cheap beast mode fragrance. Ulta usually has a Pacifica discovery set, so I would recommend getting that instead of blind buying because it seems like this perfume is polarizing. For $30 I'm very happy with it.

A really pretty, beachy, coconut vanilla fragrance! Sweet and creamy with just an hint of a tangy scent! Indian Coconut Nectar is a rather straight forward and simple scent... sometimes you want something just like that, but other times when you’re wanting more it’s great for layering too! I personally like it a lot with Island Vanilla! It’s an easy reach, especially during the summertime! I’m a huge fan of beachy/coconut fragrances, so for reference here are some of my favorites: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Replica Beach Walk, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess, JHAG Lust for Sun, JHAG Vanilla Vibes, and Kate Spade Live Colorfully

maybe it's just me, but after the initial burst of coconut, about 2 minutes later, I got a very strong almond scent. Like marzipan, which I loathe. Then a few minutes after that it settled into a very warm, sweet, yummy vanilla-coconut. I wasn't feeling it during the marzipan phase, but I think I need to go and get it now. It reminds me of a tropical beach. Like with all perfumes on me it doesn't last long at all, so I can see myself carrying the roller as well to keep reapplying the scent throughout the day. It's nothing complicated, but like others have said, it's an utterly pleasant smell that brings a smile to my face.

Wow! What a great fragrance. This perfume smells like yummy coconut-vanilla goodness. I just can't get enough. It's creamy and warm and just makes you want to cuddle. It is also light and not overpowering. Even if you spray quite a bit, it's not headache inducing. The only negative thing about it is the lasting power. You will definitely need to reapply several times (depending on your preference). On me, this does not last more than 2 hours. If you want a perfume that is sweet (but not overly sweet), creamy, and warm then you should give this one a try.

I never would have imagined this to be so controversial. It’s a simple, sweet coconut, and I’ve loved it for years. Not sunscreen coconut, just coconut. Great for those of us who want a coconut without any florals. Love the body butter too. That one is more of a coconut milk. Not long lasting at all, but it’s a nice pick me up. It’s not that serious. Tip: layer this with the Pacifica Guava and it smells exactly like pink Starburst candy.

I adore this gorgeous little scent. There is nothing complex going on in this one and this is not the most original scent out there, but this has just the right amount of delicious coconut and vanilla - the vanilla not overpowering the coconut for me - to make this one a simple and deliciously sweet summer scent. Very simple, very sweet and very nice. My favourite so far from Pacifica.

I have the body mist one and oh my gosh it's so fire!!! My favorite coconut scent ever. It's so sweet and coconutty and not floral at all. I don't like floral scents. It smells like coconut pudding. It lasts alright and it's alot cheaper than the perfume. I get compliments!! I recommend if you're sensitive to strong /musky scents because this one never gives me a headache. :)

This little gem is one of my favorites from the Pacifica line. It's such a foodie/bakery scent. I actually love dabbing these on my stuff animals to give them a remiscent of my old childhood scent, somewhere along the lines of play doh and sweetness. I happen to like mixing a bit with the island vanilla to tone down the creaminess and it makes a fantastic scent to wear.

I quite like this one. Smells like marzipan. Perhaps not the most sophisticated fragrance, but it's one of few perfumes I would actually wear just for me, on a wintery day when I'm staying in. Combines well with Silver Moon (also by Pacifica) and with Utopia Vanilla Coco (Kayali) - this last combination adds a tropical, floral touch and perhaps a bit of sophistication.

Creamy coconut and vanilla, reminds me of a colada. Yum. Instant sunny sweetness. A simple fragrance that garners many compliments. The spray is best. The roll on is good, but I found the pot of sachet had a bit of a chemical scent. Get the spray. I sometimes layer it with a bit of Chance eau Tendre. Affordable, delectable, uplifting.

I find this scent very pleasant and nostalgic, like a childhood lip balm or sunscreen. The synthetic quality only adds to it for me, but I don't find it overpowering. It only took me a month or two to nearly empty the bottle; it's good for layering but stands well on its own. I'm very fond, definitely would buy it again :)

Honestly one of my biggest disappointments. I guess it does what it promises, I just find it quite nauseating. I forget I have it and spray it on once in a while and find myself just shrugging it off. It’s not foul, but certainly not good. I don’t think anyone could pull this off in my opinion. Just a hard pass.