I tested Carioca Heart out of curiosity - the notes list sounded like vacation: mango, pineapple, lemon, a bit of rum, creamy base. I thought it might have a fruity, tropical vibe with depth. But wow ... right from the first spray, really sweet, really juicy, really feminine.
The pineapple-mango combo hits you immediately, with a creamy undertone, a bit floral, and then later vanilla comes in. The sweetness lingers for a long time, and for me, it eventually just becomes too sticky. Even the rum, which could have been interesting, gets a bit lost in the fruit-vanilla cocktail. Unfortunately, not for me, too playful, too fruity, and too colorful.
But on my girlfriend? Absolutely next level. The scent develops beautifully on her skin, becoming softer, rounder, yet still radiant. And hey, she loves it. She says herself: “This is 100% me in summer.” I believe her. And every time she wears it, I still turn around, even though I couldn't wear it myself.
Somehow like a tropical dessert cocktail, fun, loud, sweet, fruity. Too feminine for me, but on the right person? Really strong. My girlfriend adopted it immediately, but I prefer to stick with my freshies.
