Virgin Island Water Creed 2007

I was really skeptical when I pulled this fragrance from a sample pack: I must have read somewhere that Virgin Island Water is a coconut scent. And although I enjoy eating (or drinking) coconut, I always find it bothersome as a fragrance. So I braced myself for the worst case: cheap coconut sunscreen that knocks you over from 10 meters away.

This fragrance is the opposite. Coconut is present right from the start, but it is not coconut sunscreen and not hair conditioner either. The often-mentioned Piña Colada fits well, completely homemade from fresh ingredients, of course. It doesn’t push itself loudly to the forefront and is not the first thing I smell. That is the lime, and with it, right from the beginning, comes the rum. I think of Mojito and look at the fragrance notes. Indeed: lime, rum, cane sugar, everything is there for the summery refreshing cocktail.
The initial zestiness fades over time but doesn’t completely disappear. Instead, more creaminess comes through, as if it were becoming evening in the cocktail bar while flowers subtly release their scent. And if you’re thinking now, "I don’t want to smell like alcohol, like sticky spots on wooden tables," then you’re thinking of the wrong kind of cocktail bar. This one is calm, beautiful, and discreet. Soft music plays, and the waves crash in the background. We are, of course, at the beach; did I not mention that? A lot of white is worn, and the conversations of the other guests are just a soft murmur. The word elegant immediately comes to mind.

I like this fragrance. For me, the initial zestiness and freshness could last longer, but even so, it is incredibly summery and delicious. This is certainly because the coconut does not play the main role but stays in the background. I get to drink the Mojito while Piña Colada is being prepared at the bar. I am looking forward to summer.