Signature CoCoLoCo

First of all, I would like to explain why this fragrance has so many reviews on the first day. The fragrance has been out for around a week, and there is a FB group that posted that it was up on Fragrantica, so a few of us decided to come and review it. It's not some grand scheme where George Zaharoff paid people to come write about it. Sorry to kill your Reddit conspiracies, but there is nothing here, Jack. Now, let's talk about the scent... The hot Brazilian sun. An ice-cold coconut water with a hint of pineapple. Dancing all day and into the night. A kaleidoscope of vibrant plumage. Smiles that light up the night. The rhythm of your heart beating to the music. All these things and more describe the house of Zaharoff’s newest release, Signature CoCoLoCo. Far outside the traditionally luxurious feel of the house, owner George Zaharoff has once again summoned Claude Dir, and he told him to make sure we have a darn good time with this one... The American brand’s recent release starts out with red clementine that brings an uplifting and juicy quality to the scent. The coconut doesn’t waste any time and shows its beauty in the opening as well. This isn’t just any coconut though, the exotic fruit (or nut, depending on your disposition) struts its refreshing aroma without turning into suntan lotion. It doesn’t smell like coconut oil either, or even coconut rum. This is the purest coconut accord that I have smelled, and the most realistic. It lacks the creamy facets that hinder many fragrances that contain the fruit. It’s the feeling of when you crack open the hard shell and the smell of the juicy flesh and water bursts into your lungs. The sort of experience that makes your heart jump for joy every time. That coconut and red clementine is met with pineapple. This isn’t a sticky sweet pineapple juicy, and not the type you put on pizza either, you savages (joking). This is a freshly sliced fruit, oozing with natural juices, unsqueezed and pure. Many cite Aventus as the prime pineapple scent, but CoCoLoCo is coming for that crown. Again, it feels natural and seamless, beautifully wound up in the in the composition and only displaying an ever so slight tropical sweetness. The tie to the original signature is the cardamom. The fresh and airy spice hailing from Guatemala isn’t the dry and warm type that you are used to. If you buy ground cardamom in the store, then this aroma is like it. People have commented on the pear, but I don’t directly identify it. Maybe it’s lending a hand to the juiciness of the composition. I am not sure, but it isn’t showing up to my nose. The heart reveals a warm spiciness. I do believe this is the pimento leaves lending a cinnamon-cardamom type fusion with the dryness of cedarwood. It feels luxurious, and still maintains the core of the coconut and pineapple in this stage. The final dry down gets even more sensual. It feels as if this fragrance moves from daytime partying to an evening dinner. Rich and opulent vanilla comes out to play with the help of benzoin, with a creamy sweetness that is delicate and not heavy-handed. Heliotrope, with its hazy almondy vanillic quality subtly shines in the background and creates a soft veil between the fresh top and the seductive base. This is Zaharoff's best fragrance. Certainly his best freshie. It blows other coconut fragrances out of the water, such as Creed's Virgin Island Water, which I am a fan of CoCoLoCo smells nothing like VIW, so if you are looking for an alternative to it, then you will be sadly mistaken. I was not disappointed one bit, and it's actually much better than I anticipated. Hats off, George. You made me a happy man.

Zaharoff Signature CoCoLoCo is the epitome of a tropical-style Summer banger. In true Zaharoff fashion, this is blended so unbelievably smoothly that each and every note is not only present, but works seamlessly with the others. The shining star is, like the namesake suggests, the coconut. However, it is a coconut FLESH and not the typical synthetic or suntan-lotion style that most are familiar with. Instead, this one is a hyper-realistic, creamy, and natural-smelling coconut that is a dream. This persists throughout the life of the fragrance, which acts as a true Parfum concentration and lasts all day long. The first few hours are bright, fruity (the Pineapple/Clementine combo is mouth-watering), and announce CoCoLoCo’s presence. After that, this begins to sit closer to the wearer and the warmer and woodier notes begin to reveal themselves. Into the drydown, this fragrance maintains that signature coconut flesh but welcomes a cozy concoction of white musk, vanillia/tonka, and benzoin that lingers until the fragrance is washed off. Quite possible the best part about this fragrance is that it is blended so well and the notes lend themselves so keenly to being unisex that ANYONE can wear and enjoy. Furthermore, it is a fragrance that, I believe, will wear differently for both men and women such that it will lean moreso towards each respective gender based on individual skin chemistry. On me, for example, CoCoLoCo leans slightly more masculine as I get much more of the spicy/woody supporting notes on top of that coconut flesh base. Needless to say this one is a winner. So much so that I have already started purging my other Summer staples (Virgin Island Water, namely) as this has overtaken them all. Everyone needs to get their nose on this if not immediately add it to their collection. You won’t regret it.

As usual for my reviews, presentation first. Bottle is standard Zaharoff fare with a colorful wrap. Very nice, atomizer is good. I saw commercials for this one on YouTube so they're very proud of it. As they should be! Off the top, a lot of fruit and definitely a blue. Coconut creeps in and it's very creamy, adding a different dimension to your standard blues. I get some spice from the cardamom and a tad woodiness from cedar. A good dose of vanilla makes this seem like a photorealistic tropical drink. The tonka as well. I don't pick out a lot of the other notes but that may be a testament to it's blend. It is reminiscent of a DUA hybrid that I own of LNDL and Virgin Island Water, almost to a tee. However, the blend is far superior. I would definitely say it is a spicier, more blue version of VIW. I really like it and I could see it pulling massive compliments, if that's your thing. Summer banger, as the kids would say. I would go full casual with this. It screams casual on holiday. Though, it's a very nice scent so maybe also office in summer. Not a screamer, definitely noticeable but subdued. Longevity is pretty great. I think mileage may vary depending on your tastes in performance but it's no slouch. No age hang ups. Very versatile. May even work in winter with it's creamy nature. Overall, I really enjoy this and it's a blind buy I'd highly recommend if this is your kind of DNA but the company makes sampling pretty painless so give it a shot!

Get ready to samba your senses into a frenzy with the Rio Carnival Escapade fragrance! As the sun-soaked streets of Rio de Janeiro come alive with rhythm and color, this fragrance opens with the zesty burst of clementine, the tropical allure of pineapple, and the luscious sweetness of pear – a carnival of fruits dancing in harmony. The heart notes ignite the carnival spirit, where the coconut scent takes you to sandy beaches and the vibrant pimento swirls around you like confetti in the air. Star jasmine and cedar create a floral rhythm that syncs with the beats of the samba drums, while neroli adds a burst of energy that mirrors the crowd's vivacity. As the night unfolds, the base notes unveil a sensual dance of aromas. Tonka bean and vanilla sway like carnival floats, leaving a trail of irresistible warmth. Heliotrope infuses the air with the essence of fluttering costumes, while white musk and benzoin create an enchanting atmosphere that lasts well into the night. With Cocoloco , you're not just wearing a fragrance – you're embodying the spirit of the Rio de Janeiro carnival, where every note is a step in the samba parade and every scent is a swirl of vibrant emotions. It's an invitation to dance, celebrate, and indulge in the electrifying magic of the carnival!

Simply explained, it is happiness in a bottle to me. Fruity, citrusy, sweet, and clean. The vibe and feel is relaxed and laid back. Like being on vacation laying on a beach. It always relaxes me to put this on. This is pretty unisex, perhaps leaning slightly masculine, if i Had to chose a "side" here. Any age range would appreciate this. Casual wear, but could work for the office and not to formal work places. There is nothing wrong with this as a work fragrance (other then it may make everyone around you dream of being on a beach vacation, in stead of working) People calling this "synthetic" needs to lay off the drugs. There is a lot of things that can be said about this, and/or any other Zaharoff fragrance. But "Synthetic" is complete BS. Are there synthetic ingredients? Of course. There are barely any fragrances available these day's without synthetics. But this does Not smell synthetic. That's just someone hating on a brand (which is fashionable these days). Personal score: 8.5/10. I love wearing it, and i love the feeling i have when wearing it. Even though it's not my style of fragrance, i still find myself drawn to it every now and then.