Endless Summer Amando Perez

An alternative to Virgin Island Water and Malibù - Party in the Bay and that for a small price? Sounds tempting, but is Endless Summer really that good?
I'm not entirely convinced.

The opening is quite synthetic. You quickly realize that the fragrance is not of high quality.
But you can't expect that for the low price.
Then the lime comes through quite quickly.
At first, it smells minty, like a Mojito, but that fades quickly.
After a short time, it reminds me strongly of a toilet cleaner.
Almost simultaneously with the lime, you also perceive the coconut, but the lime is more prominent in the opening.

In the dry down, that changes a bit.
The coconut pushes more to the forefront.
The lime is still quite present, which I find a bit annoying, because I just constantly smell like toilet fresh active.

I don't pick out any other notes now, or they are just very in the background.
Coconut and lime/bergamot remain the most prominent notes until the end.
The coconut saves the fragrance a bit.
Slightly creamy, subtly sweet, and fortunately, it doesn't smell like sunscreen here.

The performance is at most moderate.
You should spray a bit more if you want to stand out.
But I can imagine that it performs better in summer.
It's definitely something for the warmer days.

In conclusion, I can say, yes, it is a unisex fragrance.
Yes, it will appeal to many.
However, the lime or bergamot bothers me too much.
I can imagine that I'm not the only one who thinks this way and therefore prefer to get a sample first.

Endless Summer. Yes and no. It depends on how often you reapply.. ;)
Instant Summer? Absolutely! TL;DR: "Pareto Principle", it achieves even more than 80% of the results (imitating the scent DNA of Virgin Island Water) with ~20% effort (purchase price). An absolute no-brainer for the feeling of summer and vacation.

As can be inferred from the title of my review, I am conducting a reality check (as of 2024) and comparing it to the great role model: Virgin Island Water.

This scent DNA, which perfectly captures a vacation in the Caribbean, is wonderfully done and catapults you with every wear to white beaches, creamy coconut milk, zesty limes with rum and sugar, and a hint of floral notes.

The opening is slightly citrusy with the wonderfully juicy lime and develops creamy-sweet on my skin.

I occasionally wear it in the depths of winter, just to bring back that feeling and the emotions associated with this type of fragrance at the push of a button.

Creed were probably the first to have this idea and at times they managed to implement it well.

I therefore don't quite understand why Endless Summer is rated 0.4 points lower overall than the role model. Is it because it's a dupe? Does it work that way? I thought the fragrance itself should be evaluated here, and it differs marginally in direct comparison (I have been able to test several batches of VIW). So if it's purely about scent and longevity, I must admit that Endless Summer even has the edge.

Both "Malibù - Party In The Bay | Simone Andreoli" and Endless Summer last longer than the batches of VIW since 2019 with nearly identical scent.
(Malibu adds a slightly salty sea breeze, is a bit more "limey," and lasts significantly longer).

The reality is, as announced, that I bought Endless Summer for "economic reasons" (if that even makes sense when purchasing a luxury item :D) and it has easily pushed the great role model, "Virgin Island Water | Creed," off my wishlist for 2024.

Endless Summer is a great fragrance composition with nearly the same effect, progression, and longevity (or lack thereof) as Creed Virgin Island Water, but at a fraction of the price. This fragrance deserves much more recognition and attention than it currently receives... or maybe not, because that way it remains wonderfully affordable and also in my collection in the future ;-)

I know exactly why you are here: you are into the VIW by Creed or the Malibu - party in the bay and are looking for an affordable alternative. That was at least the case for me when I stumbled upon this fragrance. Therefore, I want to make a small comparison between the scents to help you decide whether you should order it or not. I love the VIW by Creed, but it is a bit too expensive for me with its rather mediocre performance, even though it smells so good. Consequently, I ordered the fragrance on Amazon and thought I would give it a sniff and describe the scent here as I perceive it.

The Endless Summer starts with a strong combination of lime and ginger, in my opinion. The coconut keeps a low profile at first, and the whole thing feels quite citrusy and refreshing. With the VIW, the coconut comes through much better and creamier, in my view. However, I don't find either bad; both fit very well for summer.

In the drydown, the coconut gradually emerges in the Endless Summer as well, without the, let's call it "soapy" or "clean" component that the VIW develops. The coconut feels a bit more robust than in the VIW and not quite as creamy, but still very pleasant. It has been said that it comes across as woodier - that could be true! With a creamy hint of coconut-sweet cane sugar, the Endless Summer slowly bids farewell.

The two fragrances, side by side, are certainly not identical, but in my opinion, they are quite comparable! Even though the Endless Summer costs only a fraction of the VIW, it does not really fall short for my nose. I would like to write something like: "Sure, it's cheaper, but for the price, you can't go wrong," but that's not how I perceive the Endless Summer. With the exception of the lime-ginger overflow in the first few seconds/minutes, it is indeed on par with the VIW (feel free to stone me for this, but I am completely serious), and in terms of longevity, it is even stronger than the VIW, at least on my skin (though it doesn't last longer than 6 hours, just to be clear). Both the lime and the coconut are very well perceived, I was told, sometimes longer than my nose picked up the scent. The sprayer is not the best. But at that price, it really isn't that important.

Conclusion: Those who love the VIW as much as I do will not be disappointed, I promise. I ordered the fragrance blindly and have not regretted it. Well, one should like the DNA of the VIW, but then you certainly won't be disappointed by the Endless Summer. For me, it's a price-performance killer that I am happy to have in my cabinet. :)

Synthetic nightmare in a toilet cleaner bottle - hands off!

I sit here rubbing my eyes in disbelief (and my burning nose). Tell me, dear Parfumo community, did you all conspire here or - no offense - has collective scent loss broken out? The almost universally positive reviews here are absolutely incomprehensible to me. And I won't accept the killer argument: "Everyone perceives the scent differently and has different preferences."
No, this one simply smells cheap, really cheap... there can be no two opinions about it.

"Endless Summer"? More like "Endless Headache". What is marketed here as a summery lifestyle scent is, in truth, a brutally biting, highly synthetic chemical club that smells exactly like the cheapest citrus toilet cleaner from the discount store. After the first spray, I actually just wanted to reflexively wash my nose with soap.

This concoction is seriously supposed to reflect the DNA of "Malibu Party at the Bay" or "Virgin Island Water"? Seriously!? If those are the big, expensive niche role models, then I thank the perfume god that I saved myself from this hype. If luxury now smells like a train station toilet, I’d rather stick with Maison Alhambra "Jean Lowe Vibe". This one, despite similar production and distribution structures, is very pleasant to wear because it doesn’t hit you like a brick wall and distributes the synthetic notes in a somewhat balanced way.

This olfactory disaster of "Endless Summer" was only crowned by the inferior quality of the packaging: The bottle arrived defective right away (probably not an isolated case according to the reviews in the shop). In this case, it was probably karma and an absolute blessing - at least I had the perfect reason to send this muck back immediately.

Conclusion: A piercing cheap cleaner smell, packaged in junk quality. No purchase recommendation, not even as a gift!

Endless Summer by Amando Perez is likely familiar to many. The brand itself seems quite unknown and, according to Parfumo, hails from the Netherlands. However, this Endless Summer has already garnered significant attention online as a great alternative to Virgin Island Water and also to "Malibù - Party in the Bay | Simone Andreoli." Both are in my collection, and I appreciate them for their wonderful tropical DNA with plenty of lime and coconut, creating a fantastic cocktail. In contrast to the other two, the great thing about this fragrance is, of course, the price. Even though this scent doesn't quite reach the level of the other two, it offers a fantastic no-brainer alternative for everyday summer wear. For me, Creed is perfection in this DNA, and Malibu is also really well done. And Endless Summer? It doesn't need to hide, especially at this price of around €20 for 50ml. I received this fragrance as a gift and was naturally pleased since this scent had been on my mind for a while as an affordable alternative. I can absolutely recommend it for those on a budget who have a preference for this Pina Colada DNA.

The packaging and bottle are rather cheap-looking, but that doesn't bother me. This bright color combination fits the summer concept perfectly and quickly indicates which season it is suitable for. However, it's a pity that it's only available in 50ml, as it can be used quite well in everyday summer situations.
The scent pyramid quickly reveals the direction of the fragrance. It is clearly a twin of Creed and thus embodies this cocktail in the Pina Colada style. Lots of coconut, lime, rum-sugarcane, a bit of spice, subtly summery flowers, and plenty of fresh citrus. The boozy notes are more of a marketing ploy to convey this cocktail vibe. Overall, it's a great no-brainer that doesn't require much explanation if you're already familiar with this tropical DNA. It holds up quite well against the original in a naturally stripped-down version. The original is, of course, significantly finer and impresses a bit more. Sometimes, however, perfection isn't necessary, and this can be used well for more casual situations. It's also great for budget-conscious individuals who generally enjoy this DNA.
Performance, of course, doesn't quite match these two significantly more expensive fragrances. It lasts at least 5-6 hours and is thus a great refresher for the in-between times. The sillage is quite good for the first two hours.

Overall, a fantastic unisex fragrance with this typical Pina Colada DNA. I can absolutely recommend it at this price.