Pacifica Beauty 2012 EDP

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Island Vanilla

by Brook Harvey-Taylor

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Pacifica Beauty Island Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Brook Harvey-Taylor. Island Vanilla opens with Fruity Notes, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Honey, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Pacifica Beauty's Island Vanilla carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a simple, sweet vanilla that's loved for its delicious, comforting scent, but prepare for it to be a fleeting delight. It's affordable, versatile for layering, and a crowd-pleaser for vanilla fans, but its notorious weak performance means you'll need to overspray or reapply constantly.
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  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Playful
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Island Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes100%
Heartas listed
Honey33%
Jasmine33%
Tea33%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its status as a light, intimate skin scent with poor longevity and sillage, Island Vanilla is perfect for casual wear, office environments, or even sports where strong fragrance isn't desired. It's too subdued for formal events but works as a gentle, close-contact choice for dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Pacifica Beauty says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
  • Vegan Brand-stated Pacifica Beauty says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Island Vanilla opens with a sugary sweet vanilla, reminiscent of vanilla extract or creamy ice cream, softened by a delicate hint of honey and a touch of fruity nuance. As it settles, a gentle, powdery warmth emerges, with a whisper of jasmine adding an almost translucent floral dimension. It’s a straightforward, cosy vanilla, more airy than heavy, that dries down to a delectable skin scent.

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