Fijian Water Lotus

This has been the first TBS EDT I ever bought as a young adult. I sniffed everything from similar product ranges when I was in the store. I was drawn to this little baby blue gem. My sister found the scent heady, but I didn't and still don't. I also still don't know how to describe the scent. It's not like any other that I'm familiar with. Whenever I use this EDT, it settles nicely on my skin. Fresh top and middle notes that project very well for almost two hours mellow into soft sweetness that stayed close to my skin for almost eight hours. The scent grows sweeter (but not sickeningly so) when my body gets warm. I can detect whiffs of the scent throughout the day; I absolutely enjoy it. I think this EDT is good for all occasions - casual, work, formal. It all boils down to how well it reacts with one's body chemistry.

Such a beautiful fresh scent that got me realising aquatic scents can be really damn nice. This will only last an hour at best sadly but it's just so calming to smell. It makes me feel like I'm around some really elegant garden while swimming in a beautiful pond nearby in complete serenity. I like that it feels straight to the point with what it claims to be, and I do believe it holds up to that extremely well. Don't however expect much complexity from anything by the BS, because my overall experience with them in terms of fragrances has been basic. That's not a bad thing by any means, but I know everyone's got their own preferences for what they look for in a fragrance, and I'm sure some may want to experience more notes in their perfumes than what the BS can offer. Just beware of that :)

This is something I wouldn't have imagined to love the way that I do! Fijian water lotus is a perfectly balanced floral aquatic with hints of mandarin, apple, and a hearty dose of may chang (the herb of tranquility). I've seen the notes on this page change a lot and now I'm not entirely sure what is in fijian water lotus. For a long time green apple was listed. Anyway what you can expect is a citrusy, uplifting aquatic floral. I have the perfume oil and it lasts about 6 hours with moderate projection. An aquatic fragrance without any off puting calone notes or that does not smells overly synthetic is a rare find for me, and I must say I am a big fan of this!

I am not a fan of aquatic scents but I fell in love with this one instantly. It is in fact the first aquatic scent that I bought for myself. It turns into a floral, sort of citrusy scent as it dries in my skin and keeps me smelling fresh all day. Anybody who's seen me spritz this on immediately compliments me then asks what I'm wearing. Longevity is very poor though and I end up spraying it all over maybe thrice or four times during the day. It lasts 2 hours on me I would say. Lately I've been layering it with the British Rose scent as it draws to the end of my day and it turns into a pleasant, warmer scent. I still wish it'd last longer on my skin though.

I love to dabble in aquatic/blue fragrances and have at one time or another owned one. They are my go-to relaxing scents after a day on the beach or following a hot working day and a nice cool shower. TBS Fijian Water Lotus reminds me of Oceanus but they are not the same. FWL is less salty ocean and more sweet fresh water pond. It has a cool quality like that of an early morning walk through a tropical garden with a bubbling water fountain and dewy petals. It has decent longevity and although not the most exciting smell on the planet, I crave it often for the calmness it brings.

I have both the body mist and EDT and tend to use both together which gives better longevity. Love this for work and particularly for warm, rainy days in the summer (we get a lot of these in the UK!) It's not my usual kind of scent as aquatic fragrances aren't my bag but I really love this. I first sprayed it in store and kept sniffing my wrist all day. The opening can feel a bit harsh like air freshener but it quickly settles down into a lovely delicate summer floral on my skin. I'll definitely repurchase this as it has now become my summer go-to fragrance.

There literally is no difference between this and the fragranced body spray. The body spray is half the price and you get double the amount, which is amazing considering the body spray lasts a good while! I've been able to still smell it on my skin the day after using the body spray in the morning. This is lovely and fresh, not sweet at all and smells a bit manly, not my normal choice, but I still love it. Even if you prefer sweet smells, test this out, you may be surprised and like it like I do.

never really liked fresh scents that much. BUT THIS ONE?! i loved it and i found some similarities with the recent rituals scent “océan infini” and “fleurs de himalaya” ..let me know if someone tried it out. Wanna know if I’m the only one thinking this. Actually Jean Paul Gaultier La belle paradise gave me flashbacks to fijian water, so rn I’m very invested in finding a dupe.

Before it was discontinued, I've had like 3 bottles of this. Definitely one of the most memorable perfume I've had, the first perfume that made me want to know more about perfumery. I think it complimented my own scent very well, an ex and some of my friend said it's smells amazing on me. I missed it so much, please lmk if there's a dupe for this 😭

Simple, likeable, like a fresh summer breeze. I absolutely fell in love with this perfume when I first bought it. It is one of my favourites ever since. For everyday use. Very light, butterfly-like. Note. On my skin after a while smells like soap/air freshener. Poor/moderate longevity. I'm 21 years old. Love fresh and aquatic, tropical perfumes.

Adore this perfume! it is so fresh and crisp, I felt like I was on a tropical vacation the moment I tried this scent. I love the aquatic, lotus notes. Perfect for summer time.

Love this...opening a citrusy. After awhile middle and last notes reminds me of channel chance eau fraiche.. woody and smoky. Too bad no staying powers

So sad it's discontinued, was my favourite aquatic perfume considering I've never found an aquatic perfume I even like. Perfect scent for the summer!

The opening is a bit too sharp for me, but I just love the dry-down. It's a soft, sweet, non-soapy scent that I can smell on myself every few hours!

sooooo fresh and beautiful scent! right now my favourite auquatic! beautiful blue bottle too

Very nice without being overbearing!

I have the fragrance oil of this scent, it's a lovely, light, summery scent but not a timid one. With the sort of fragrance it has (light, aquatic, herbal, and slightly floral), the silage is not overbearing, but this is definitely a lasting scent that makes itself known. However, this may be due to the fact that I own the fragrance oil and not the EDT. I think it's beautiful, perfect for a bright summer day - perhaps off adventuring in some foreign country (for some reason this scent makes me think of Japan). It is floral, but not sweetly so, aquatic, but not in a marine way, and though the herbal-ness of it is not a flashy part of it, it's still far more present than most body shop fragrances. I really enjoy this, it seems to be much more complex than my other fragrances from the same house. Though, again, this could be due to the fact that this is my only oil, the others are body sprays or EDTs. 6/10

I owned this last year and was reminded of it when I found and purchased 3 gift sets from Marshall's for my BFFs as Christmas extras. Very aquatic and fresh, easily likable and completely inoffensive. I think it's somewhat similar to Aqua Di Gioia. The opening is a bit salty at first but it settles quickly. For an EDT, it lasts quite decent time with nice projection, I sprayed one on my sweater(shhh...don't tell), have since taken it off, and I can smell it every time I walk into my bedroom. I think it's a very appropriate gift scent, because while it might not be a favorite or standout, I think it's a very friendly scent. Plus, can't go wrong with The Body Shop.

This fragrance is quite unique. This smells like a skin scent; reminds me of walking by a tropical beach as the sun shines high above the sky. It’s surprising how they can pull off an aquatic summery scent without being fruity or too citrusy! The initial notes smells like bitter orange peels, the vibe that you get when sipping cocktails in a resort’s tiki bar. Afterwards, the sharpness of the orange is replaced by a combination of a salty scent that kinda smells like the skin during a hot sunny afternoon, and prominent watery light florals which lasts until it dries. This fragrance basically smells like crushed flowers diluted in water. It’s nice!

I got an edt bottle, and although I never expected to like this, I ended up loving it. It's definitely aquatic but on my skin it's so super soft and floral, feminine and lovely. Very inoffensive, it doesn't make you smell like you're wearing perfume but rather like YOU smell that good naturally, which I love. On me it isn't too sweet at all. It's crisp with a sweet citrus undertone. Refreshing and light and beautiful. Not the best longevity (around 5-6 hours on me on a good day), which would be the only con I can come up with. Definitely a spring and summer favorite.

This one to me is aquatic, very refreshing, slightly sweet and floral at the same time. I smelled it at the counter 2 days ago and yesterday (yup, I think it's quite addictive - proceed with caution). This one is very easy to wear, good for everyday school or office environment. Maybe people would gather up around you just because you smell too good. I know I would. Great for summer but I think in winter too we need something fresh sometimes. I can't wait for Christmas to buy this and add into my collection.

Its a great perfume. Got this a couple years back cause the name sounded enticing and the sample smelled nice. I wouldn't say its my favorite scent tbh, but its still solid. It feels almost sleepy? in a way. Like nighttime- when I wear it, I just envision dark blue and its very pleasant. Despite that, its not that complex. Florals and water. Although I feel like I can get away with wearing this in the winter. Very interesting, I'd recommend getting it just for the price tag.

A simple, clean scent; nice for casual use. It's harsh when first applied- an artificial aquatic hit, but quickly mellows - I cant identify the individual floral notes, but I get a clean soap-and-floral dry down . It's not particularly memorable or complex, but uplifting and pleasant.

Es un perfume para usar básicamente en el los días de calor y verano. Es fresco con un toque floral, femenino y juvenil. No me recuerda el olor a playa, más bien a un olor delicado y limpio. No dura mucho en la piel pero es un olor para salir de la ducha.

Fresh, floral, aquatic. When I smell this perfume, I think of beach. It's quite sharp though and it's not something I really like, maybe that's why I don't grab this perfume too often.

This is very good for a hot summers day, because it has this refreshing feel to it. It's very aquatic, clean and fresh. It's not very special at all, but it's kind of nice.

I have an edt bottle, and it's a really fresh summer-tropical aquatic scent with a little sweety-orange notes. I like it.

Loved it almost as much as the Cherry Blossom. Hopefully I'll be able to do a more detailed review in the future.

First ever perfume I ever bought. Very water vibes, nice smelling a light floral but nothing special.

Tried this right on its launch day in my country. I expect it to be smelled like the legendary Aqua Lily or Oceanus, but it turns out to be far far away from those two wonderful scent :( It's not a bad scent, just a so so scent. I decided to buy a bottle of Perfume Oil. Just for my collection. On the first sniff, it smells quite fresh but somehow I don't really like the marine aspects. It reminds me of some man perfume. However, it makes this perfume somehow not too feminine to be worn by guys. After the marine note go away, its floral and somehow-sweet note rose up, which is quite nice, and it remains not to feminine. I'd rather say this perfume is like unisex but more to masculine aspects a lil' bit. As the scent is very light, almost all the scent just gone with the wind within the first 15 mins, leaves very poor sillage, but still stay on the skin, tho... In the other hand, the EDT have more floral notes, better sillage but even poorer longevity. In my opinion, this perfume has similar longevity and sillage as it's sister; Amazoninian Wild Lily. If you're a girl who like a fresh and clean scent, I'd recommend the Amazonian Wild Lily rather than this one. If you're a guy who really like this scent, I think its safe for you to use.

I had really high expectacions of this. A real disappointment. Something about it I just can't stand. This smells like neurotoxin to me :( It gives me physical reactions, that are hard to explane. But even the smell warns me. Really disappointed, allthough usually TBS perfumes are great! And I have only the body mist.. Thank God I didn't buy the perfume itself. (I bought it blind from the internet. I try different scents with "hit or miss"-tactic. Have had Many hits but this Was a miss.) I can't stand this :(

It feels like I'm about to get the better of this one, but I have no choice... This perfume is absolutley horrid. Smells dirt-cheap for one. Like bathroom "sea-breeze" airfreshener sprayed on a piece of old, moldy wooden plank. Even the bodylotion, it just smells... sour. And sweaty. And... toilet. And it's not my body chemistry - this fragrance is nothing but linear. What you see is what you get. I'm completly lost for words. How is this perfume even a thing? Even just sniffing this makes me cringe.

I sniffed this one in store right away when it came out, I was so excited. And at first it did smell amazing. But oh my goodness when I sprayed it on my hand and waited for just five minutes - and there I was already having a horrible headache. What can I say, too bad? It made me nauseous. Instead I recommend Amazonian Wild Lily (very soft, neutral and fresh) and Japanese Cherry Blossom (a bit sweet, and cute) from the same collection.

I immediately dismissed it on the count of what I thought was a cheap marine salty scent. But put it on the skin, and it becomes crispy, lemony. It could be 'Un jardin en bord de mer" if a certain perfumer thought of it first. Very impressed by body shop for this. And cheap too. However I'm already stocked up on breezy summer scents...

I had similar experience as reviewers below @Arlene-Beatrix and @Luminan just loved the opening and bought perfume after testing others from Body Shop as we were in a hurry. It's probably the base note which make this perfume repulsive for me, another kryptonite in my collection.

Strange, sweet scent with a marine breeze. At first it's promising, but base notes are just awkward.

I tried the bodybutter. Starts of okay but after two hours smells like wet dog.

This one is unique. But it's too salty for me.

Fijian Water Lotus is a very strong aquatic lotus flower scent with good longevity and sillage. I expected something light that fades away too fast. This reminds me of my 90's favourite, Oceanus. This might be a more feminine and floral version of it. I have sometimes this problem with lotus flower, that it ends up smelling too sharp or plastic-like on my skin, but this doesn't have it! This smells like a natural flower, not a plastic one. Pretty bottle. I bought also a body lotion, which has a strong, long-lasting scent also. I can only imagine how refreshing this is in a hot climate! This will be my holiday scent for sure! I also like the other scents in this beautiful line. I would have never gone to Body Shop to test these without the suggestions I got here in Fragrantica. :)

I wanted to love this, and based on the notes I should have. However, my body chemistry, which tends to make certain notes go horribly wrong, makes it smell like straight up spearmint toothpaste on me. Let me be clear, I hate mint, in almost all its forms. So, this is another fragrance that I will have to find a new home for. I don't smell anything water, I don't smell floral, just overwhelming mint, then after an hour, nothing at all. In my opinion, this is far from a safe blind buy and I would definitely test before you buy just in case the same thing happens to you as it did me.

I owned this in the body mist form (since I had no idea of the difference between EDT and a body mist at the time I bought it) and it became my first signature scent I wore year round. It hit the qualities I wanted at that time: refreshing and light floral, with the addition of an aquatic scent. It started off being more floral with a hint of fresh citrus, then settles down to a sweeter and clean aquatic smell with white florals in the background. Although I grew tired of the scent on me, I still think it smells nice, and it was great for the summer.

Fresh, sweet but not really cloying (at least past the first few minutes). "Aquatic" in the Cool Water, melon-ey, sweet-ish way, not like an actual ocean or rain smell, but still there's this lightness that feels kinda natural and refreshing. That's once you get past the very first candy melon blast. (It's been maybe 15 years since I tried Cool Water for women, but from my memory, this is very similar.) One spray on one wrist 3,5 hours ago; well, my wrist smells good when I sniff it. Strong on the sleeve of my (wool) sweater.

To be completely honest I have little idea of how water lotus smells, although I will try to describe what I sense in the best way possible. The opening is clearly sharp, green and floral. It does turn sweeter. The drydown to me is basically a sweet aquatic base with vague fruity undertones. I would call it shampooish. Lovely summery conconction, not very impressive, green and sweet, playful, sunny, innocent, very suitable for vacation. Also a scent that little girls aged 8 and over would appreciate very much.

the only reason why i didnt bought this one is because i own a similar, much better perfume which has better sillage and longevity. i tried this one to see how long it can last. on me, it last approximately 2hours. the smell is amazingly fresh, but it seems that only i can detect it. my sister had to lean in really close to me before she can smell it. note: the similar but better perfume is Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua.

This is just barely OK. I have Cool Water right now and this is nothing like it. I'm disappointed with this. It smells cheap & generic. Perfumy floral with a very slight aquatic smell in the background. It smells like a cheap body spray. Ill use it when at home to use it up. If you want a quality aquatic that actually has silage, longevity & a great aquatic scent get Cool Water or Acqua di Gio.

Someone told me that Fijian Water Lotus is similar to the discontinued Ananya by the Body Shop and I thought that I had to give it a chance. The truth is that it doesn't smell like what I thought but... it's a nice fresh, aquatic perfume with a sweet orange tone and also flowery. It doesn't last a lot but it's perfect for a daily use. I just wish the Body Shop perfumes that would last longer !

Not sure how anyone found this at all similar to Oceanus. Oceanus is in my top five of all time and it's impossible to find it these days! Anywho onto the review for this!!! I love this. I won't lie ... aquatics and fresh scents are my absolute favs so this is right up my alley!for people that aren't into fresh aquatics then you won't be into this. It's really light but not in a bad way

I normally love aquatic scents and I normally love mandarin too. But this is too sweet, it smells more like a bath oil, than something to wear on my skin. I loved Oceanus and miss it, I was hoping for something that would match up to it, but this scent really does not..It is the rose that over powers this scent, far too sweet.

Very aquatic, not very floral, which is neither a good thing or a bad thing in my opinion, but it doesn't strike me in any way. It's just okay. It's very safe for the office as it sits close to the skin and you'll smell clean wearing this if anyone notices. Not my kind of thing but good if you like aquatic skin scents.

This started off as aquatic which I really like, it was fresh but after a while it became sweeter, which I didn't like as much. I didn't get the citrus notes, I like citrus notes so I look for them. I loved Oceanus and hoped this would be like that, it wasn't though at the first smell, I thought it might be.