Monoï Vague d’été

Look, you have to appreciate this one for what it is (a tropical white floral that smells like Monoi oil) and not lament what it’s not (a $300 bottle of white floral perfection). I’ve smelled a ton of tropical summer fragrances, and this is probably the best for the price point. It blows many other higher priced fragrances out of the water. There are better ones out there, I own a few of them and will likely buy a few more. But, I will reach for this all summer long. It is cheap, unpretentious and smells exactly as promised. To me, it smells nearly identical to the Yves Rocher Monoi oil, which I use daily in summer. And, when layered with the oil, the scent lasts 5-6 hours. I thought, wrongly, that this wore close to the skin. But then yesterday, I arrived to pick my children up from school and a trio of masked parents asked me what I was wearing which was both impressive and disconcerting. Last thing. Many tropical fragrances that I have tried (and not limited to lower price points) have smelled synthetic, flat or shampooey. This has none of that.

Tiare & Monoi-Oil Heaven...Ahhhh Succulent and buttery Monoi Oil (Tahitian gardenia petals soaked in coconut oil) is the star in this underrated beauty. Takes a few weeks after first sprays for the magic to happen. This has a quality feel to it, like this is how tiare and Monoi oil are supposed to smell,. I'm really impressed by this. I'm a fan! 10/10. Comparison to Holidays Mancera: These are different, although they've been compared. They do both have a beachy coconut & white-floral vibe, but Holidays is sweeter with a marine accord and more of a blend along the lines of a marine version of Alien Goddess. Overall: Well above average performance and excellent value. This has the performance to be worn year round, but it's best when you're feeling the need for a tropical island lift. It's a love for me. Enjoy! Edit 02/15/24: I like layering this over Dolce Garden Dolce&Gabbana to add some sweetness and prolong the tropical aspects of Dolce Garden.

It can strike strong and heavy for summer at first sniff - definitely not heavy for winter - but once you apply it and wear it for the day, it smells delicious, warm, and sexy to me that I cannot stop smelling myself, even though I prefer more clean, fresh, soapy scents. It gets asked a lot by the people who like warm vanilla, but honestly, some people hate it. I used it everywhere, every time, and never felt unsuitable for any occasion. It is obvious that it gives beach, tanned skin, a tiny bikini, and a lovely Mediterranean dinner and all that vibes, but I also associate this perfume with autumn, dark academia, in the library, sipping your nice hot Irısh latte for the day, and being studious. Or is it just me?

I discovered this one too late. 2 months ago I saw a sponsored post about the Monoi products from YvesRocher and I got interested. Blind bought the whole collection. I checked the reviews here before ordering, and assumed i would like it. Well I love it ! The scent is unique. Sometimes I think I smell sunscreen lotion, other times vanilla and coconut. I got many compliments, people told me I smell like summer, beach and vacations. The performance is desperate. Weak projection and lasts 1-2 hours on skin. I tried layering it with the monoi dry oil, no difference. However I will definitely buy it again. I just can't get enough of the sweet scent. On clothes it definitely lingers much longer.

With this scent, Yves Rocher has created the smell of summer IMO! Yves Rocher did a masterpiece with this scent that brings me with each spray mentally under the palms and near the shore of a turquoise sea. Chemical indeed, but a very inspiring and pleasant combination. Definitely underrated. This and the complete set (shower gel and oil) are my must-haves every summer, and buying them always marks the beginning of the beautiful season!!