Fiesta Carioca Eau de Parfum bottle Fiesta Carioca
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2017 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Nectar de Costa Rica Eau de Toilette bottle Nectar de Costa Rica

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fiesta Carioca
This Escada is a divisive one - some find it a delightful tropical escape, while others are disappointed by its artificial sweetness and lack of longevity. Expect a fun, fruity explosion that's not for everyone, and it won't linger long.
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Our Verdict - Nectar de Costa Rica
This is Escada's classic summer vibe in a bottle - tropical, fruity, and fun. It's a delightful, playful scent for sun-drenched days, though expect a familiar journey rather than a groundbreaking one. Some find it a bit too similar to past releases, but fans of the genre will still love it.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 5%
Floral 29% 29%
Fruity 26% 29%
Green 8% 4%
Sweet 26% 26%
Warm 4% 0%
Woody 10% 13%
Earthy 3% 2%
Animalic 12% 17%
Fresh 15% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fiesta Carioca EdP
Nectar de Costa Rica EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 31% vs 47%
Orange Blossom 30% vs 52%
Only in Fiesta Carioca
Passion Flower 38%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 54%
Cedar 30% vs 45%
Only in Fiesta Carioca
Benzoin 33%

Accords

Fiesta Carioca Nectar de Costa Rica
100%
Fruity
100%
66%
Tropical
94%
84%
Sweet
93%
47%
White Floral
58%
49%
Floral
48%
Fresh
Terpenic
43%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Tropical shared
66%
94%
Sweet shared
84%
93%
White Floral shared
47%
58%
49%
48%
43%

Performance

Fiesta Carioca Nectar de Costa Rica
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fiesta Carioca

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its sweet, fruity, and tropical nature, combined with generally poor longevity, makes it ideal for casual wear or sport. It's too youthful and sweet for formal settings, and its strong initial projection might be too much for the office.

Nectar de Costa Rica

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its light, fresh, and fruity nature makes it perfect for casual wear, especially in warm weather or on holiday. While some might find it too playful for formal events, it's generally inoffensive enough for an office setting in moderate doses. Its bright and energetic profile could also work well for active casual occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Tropical accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fiesta Carioca
Nectar de Costa Rica
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