Coco Land by Andraus Parfums

Top notes are spot on! Proud that my compatriot Samy created something like this: a milky, oily coconut with hints of sun, almond, and vanilla. Perfect for hot or mild days, super unisex, and lasting 8 to 9 hours. A brilliant success by Samy, congratulations!

Immersing oneself in this scent is pure delight; I’d wear it daily. It’s already a treasure in my collection. I love coconut notes, and this achieves a perfect harmony between coconut, vanilla, rum, nectarine, and solar touches, ideal for seaside summers. It’s not just a tropical coconut aroma, but evokes the freshness of a coconut caressed by the sea breeze. While it is sweet, unlike other sweet perfumes that make me feel youthful, this conveys confidence, security, and elegance in a sensual way. It’s not an extremely elegant scent; it’s very tropical and perfect for smelling different, its essence leaning towards the freshness of the sea and coconut. I can easily picture myself in a light sage linen shirt enjoying a day at a luxury resort. Masterfully created by Arnaud, it is undoubtedly one of the best coconuts I’ve had the privilege to experience.

As we near the end of 2023, niche house ANDRAUS PARFUMS surprises us with two launchers: this COCO LAND and SUGAR LAND next week. COCO LAND is delicious, unique, and sophisticated. It opens with coconut, sea, nectarine, almond, and lemon; the heart features coconut milk, rum, sun, and cedar; and the base settles into vanilla and musk. It’s an ode to Guatemalan coconut: fruity and citrusy opening with rum, followed by marine and solar notes that evoke a beach scene with the sun on your skin. Then the coconut becomes creamier and milkier, blending with the rum, while lasting until the end alongside cedar, vanilla, and musk for a sexy touch. Although not listed, my nose detects white flowers in the middle. Arnaud Fourre, newly signed to the house, demonstrates his genius with a perfect balance where notes converge harmoniously, resulting in an exquisite and refined fragrance. Unisex and versatile, I see it for summer and the shoulder season; here in winter with sub-zero temperatures, it projects well for two hours and lasts eight hours on the skin. I can’t imagine it in summer; it would be a real winner. Samy Andraus continues to prove he is the ‘Reviewer’s Dad’, a pioneer and the first to bring perfume to the market. Cheers to that!

Like someone who has lived the Caribbean firsthand, I confirm: they did it! It arrived last night. COCO LAND kicks off with that classic nectarine, but with a lighter, sweeter citrus mixed with the warmth of coconut. As the lime softens, flowers emerge with solar notes that complement that juicy initial aroma throughout the journey. The top notes fade slightly by the third hour, allowing the flowers to bloom and the base notes to shine, mainly rum, so it smells like you’ve put coconut in your hair while swimming in saltwater, then applied coconut oil to soothe sun-dried skin, walked down a path of hibiscus and lilies back to the boat, and had a rum margarita. It’s very delicate but super versatile in hot or cold climates because its composition is refined. Truly unisex: I’m a man and it smells creamy, harmless, unique due to its depth, and frankly delicious thanks to the ingredient cocktail… but my 21-year-old sister tried it and if she had to choose just one scent, it would be this; she loves it too. It lasts more than enough: three sprays (chest, elbows, wrists, and neck) and almost 18 hours later, I can still smell it on my arms and jacket. A few metres away, like in an elevator, people would want to be on holiday on a boat; a little further downwind, everything smells good. I think it works in professional settings; I earn my living sailing with clients so I’ll give it a try. If you work in an office, perhaps one spray on the centre of the chest is enough for that clean, implicit aquatic aroma. By ‘implicit aquatic’, I mean that the present notes enhance the scents of the ocean. I recommend it if you’re curious; decanting to try it would be the perfect way to adopt a tropical mindset. It’s my first review, perhaps a bit disorganised, but I hope it makes sense! Greetings. Wow rating: 10/10. Uniqueness: 10/10. Mass Appeal: 10/10. Projection: 9/10. Sillage: 10/10. Application: 3-4 sprays. Longevity: 13 hours projecting 7. Occasions: Any moment, even formal. Versatility: 10/10. Gender: Unisex. Ages: 20+. Blind buy: Yes, without hesitation. Similar: Unique, I have nothing like it.