Maya Njie 2016 EDP

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Tropica

by Maya Njie

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Maya Njie Tropica is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Maya Njie. Tropica opens with Citrus and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Iris and Fig, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, and Coconut. Maya Njie's Tropica carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Maya Njie's Tropica is a seriously divisive scent. Some find it a delicious tropical escape, a sophisticated piña colada, while others are met with a baffling, unpleasant sourness verging on 'rotten banana' or 'vomit'. This is definitely one to test before buying.
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  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Tropica Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus50%
Pineapple50%
Heartas listed
Fig50%
Iris50%
Baseas listed
Ambergris33%
Coconut33%
Sandalwood33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

With its noticeable projection and tropical fruitiness, Tropica is best suited for casual and date wear rather than formal settings or the office. Its playful character is perfect for holiday and warm weather relaxed occasions, however some find its projection intimate making it more versatile.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-declared Maya Njie says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
  • Vegan Brand-declared Maya Njie says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Tropica opens with a burst of juicy pineapple and bright citrus, quickly joined by the creamy, sweet essence of coconut and ripe fig. As it settles, a smooth iris note emerges, softening the fruitiness, all resting on a warm base of ambergris and sandalwood, which adds a subtle woody depth. It evokes a sun-drenched, exotic sensibility.

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