Almond Coconut Laura Mercier 2006 Eau de Toilette

I hoped for something creamy and maybe a bit Raffaello-like, but this is more of a piña colada type of scent. Even though it doesn't have a pineapple note, the ylang ylang in this leans quite fruity and at the same time underripe and green, so it creates a similar effect. The coconut is a bit oily to my nose, not as creamy and rich as I hoped for, and I can bare ly smell any almond here. The rosewood on the other hand is quite noticeable, it adds a woodsy, earthy undertone that reminds me of patchouli for some reason.

This is an okay summer scent, but there are so many coconuts I like more. And to be honest, I think I would have categorized this as a drugstore fragrance if I tested it blindly - I think it's the oily tone of the coconut that makes me think of cheaper fragrances. I guess I just don't get it, but that's okay, not every perfume has to be for everyone.