VIP
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Cuba Authentic Flame
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A surprisingly fun, edible blend of rum, fruit, and creamy chocolate that punches above its price. VIP Eau de Toilette is the life of the party, with flirty sweetness and a touch of suave swagger.
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 | 8% | 8% |
| Floral | 6% | 2% |
| Fruity | 18% | 17% |
| Green | 10% | 1% |
| Sweet | 35% | 22% |
| Warm | 8% | 2% |
| Woody | 8% | 17% |
| Earthy | 3% | 7% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 25% | 38% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sweet, gourmand and boozy facets make it most enjoyable in cool weather and evenings, though the fruity and fresh top keeps it wearable in spring. It may become cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
The playful sweetness and moderate projection suit casual or date settings best. It is a bit too gourmand and attention-grabbing for sport or strict formal events, but not too intrusive for relaxed office wear.
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, Woody, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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