Vacation
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cuba Authentic Flame
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it. If you're after pure, unadulterated beachy nostalgia - the whole suncream, chlorinated pool, and tropical fruit cocktail shebang, plastic notes included - then you're in for a treat. But if you're not into smelling like a 1980s lido, best steer clear.
This budget-friendly tropical bomb is a divisive pick. Some love the sweet, pina colada vibes for its price, whilst others find it overwhelmingly cloying with dismal performance. Expect to reapply this frequently to maintain its fleeting, albeit pleasant, scent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 8% |
| Floral | 4% | 2% |
| Fruity | 24% | 17% |
| Green | 4% | 1% |
| Sweet | 20% | 22% |
| Warm | 3% | 2% |
| Woody | 1% | 17% |
| Earthy | 5% | 7% |
| Animalic | 5% | 0% |
| Fresh | 36% | 38% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
This is a quintessential holiday scent - heavy on the tropical, sweet, and aquatic notes with that notable 'plastic' accord. It performs best in casual, warm-weather settings like the beach or pool, making it entirely unsuitable for formal events and a bit much for the office. Its moderate longevity makes it perfect for a day out.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its sweet and tropical profile lends itself well to casual and date settings, especially in warmer weather. However, its perceived lack of longevity and potential for being cloying make it unsuitable for formal events or the office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Coconut, Fruity accords and Coconut, Pineapple notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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