Curaçao Bay Jacques Fath 2016

My latest acquisition alongside Pacific Rock Moss by Goldfield & Banks. Full power for summer, even though it hasn't really come through for many days now, there will still be days when you can wear this. I've been watching Curaçao Bay for a while. I love tropical scents with exotic notes like Virgin Island Water by Creed or First Instinct by A&F. These tropical notes are just a great alternative to the seemingly millions of citrus bore-fests. I do enjoy wearing them occasionally, but very few in this direction truly blow me away. I find aquatic and tropical scents to be significantly more exotic and exciting. Especially since you get a mix of both here.

I purchased 50ml for around 80 euros. A fair price for niche compared to other brands. Those who use it often or want it as a signature scent can also buy the 200ml bottle. This costs under 200 euros. For me, this type of fragrance is rather unsuitable for daily use. You receive this scent in a beautiful box, and the bottle is very attractive as well. The Fath's Essentials line has several fragrances, and here you get a blue scent that fits the theme. Curacao is a paradise island with beautiful beaches and bays. Unfortunately, traveling there is, of course, utopically expensive.
A scent with this theme draws me in like a magnet, and I can say: theme achieved. In this fragrance, tropical fruit notes combine with salty aquatic and beautiful frangipani. The opening is really very polarizing, strong, and very exotic. Individual notes are hard to identify, but it feels like a mix of a coconut-like note, some fruits, and frangipani. Very summery, exotic, and simply a beautiful good-mood summer mix. Aquatic notes are also noticeable here, which become more pronounced after about 2-3 hours. The maritime notes come with a lot of sea salt. Not everyone likes it; I, as an aquatic fan, love it. A very authentic aquatic summer feeling. It settles gently and accompanies the wearer very pleasantly. After a few hours, it softly fades into a woody-salty finish. Very successful from start to finish. It simply lifts your spirits on warm to hot days.
Performance is also quite good. Especially in the first hours, it has a very strong sillage. Longevity is likely just over 6 hours.
For me, it's almost exclusively a casual daytime scent. Too tropical for the office or similar settings. Perfect for the ice cream parlor or similar summer activities. The scent is also rightly classified as unisex. The first hours are somewhat unusual and unique for men, but especially the salty aquatic makes it wearable. It would also suit women well.

In conclusion, I can say: a scent that won't appeal to everyone, but it certainly doesn't get lost in the crowd. Those who value uniqueness might find what they're looking for here. I love it because it simply spreads good vibes.