A tropical holiday in a bottle, if a little generic once the initial pineapple burst fades. It's a crowd-pleaser that leans sweet and summery, perfect for those who want smooth, effortless vibes without too much fuss. Just don't expect it to reinvent the wheel.

The Essence Vault's No. 472 goes after The White Company's Seychelles, a coconut-and-bergamot solar floral. The dupe gets the creamy coconut opening right but the tiare and vanilla dry-down feels thinner and more one-note, fading to little more than a light musk within a couple of hours.