St. John, USVI City Rhythm 2023

So I must describe St. John, USVI unfortunately.
On paper, I was convinced that I had found the perfect fruity summer fragrance. I only ordered a sample to see whether the scent leans more masculine or feminine. Unfortunately, it turned out that St. John, USVI is subjective and, for me, unbearable.

At the beginning, guava and lime alternate with passion fruit and quince. The fruits smell like a cheap ready-made cocktail from the Penny store brand, rather artificial. This mixture gives me a prickling sensation in my sinuses and a headache.

My expectations were then based on the drydown, hoping that rum, vanilla, and cane sugar would develop a warm, boozy scent.

Unfortunately, those hopes were not confirmed. The coconut becomes stronger as the fruits fade, creating an uncomfortably sweet, sticky smell with the rum and cane sugar.

As if you left a bottle of Malibu rum outside overnight at a summer party, so that the bottle now sticks to the table and is covered in ants. Oddly artificial.

Subjectively, I cannot assign the scent to any gender. St. John, USVI is definitely unisex.
Nevertheless, I must begrudgingly acknowledge that it is an excellent performance beast.
Even after 14 hours, the attempt to wash off the scent, and 1000 meters in the pool, the Malibu bottle is still recognizable.
The sillage is so strong that St. John, USVI hits you in the face while cycling after you've showered.
Incredible!

Also, regarding the price, I must say, top-notch. Only $190 for 100ml with this performance is practically a steal.

In conclusion, it is definitely not a blind buy, but if you like the scent, it is definitely a great investment.