Beach
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
La Viola Homme
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, unique, and utterly nostalgic, Bobbi Brown Beach is either your Holy Grail of sunscreen scents or a scrubber. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's summer in a bottle.
A clean, fruity marine that punches above its weight. It's a fresh, uplifting blast perfect for summer, albeit with a softer, rather unisex jasmine touch that makes it surprisingly gentle. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 21% |
| Floral | 28% | 13% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 3% | 5% |
| Sweet | 14% | 17% |
| Warm | 0% | 8% |
| Woody | 0% | 10% |
| Earthy | 18% | 21% |
| Animalic | 4% | 5% |
| Fresh | 37% | 33% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its casual, breezy character and the prevalent sunscreen note make it perfect for relaxed settings like casual outings or sports. While generally light, its distinct profile might be too informal for office or formal events, though some find it inoffensive enough for work, especially given its moderate longevity.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean aquatic and citrus accords make it highly suitable as a casual everyday scent and for sports. While it's not overpowering, the strong freshness and lack of overt formality means it's less ideal for formal events, but still pleasant enough for an office environment or an informal date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Marine, Aromatic accords and Jasmine, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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