Macondo

Tropical soft banana and smells sooo good,but on my skin, it almost disappears instantly 😒

This is a gorgeous, complex banana scent with real staying power. I could still smell it lightly on my skin before bed after I put it on in the morning. And it had powerhouse wear on fabric. I could smell it very clearly days later when I did my laundry. It conjures a tropical paradise without resorting to stereotypical notes or veering into sunscreen territory. I’m obsessed with salt notes lately, and this one really hits! The base is complex, interesting, and surprisingly sexy without ever overpowering the banana note that I came for, even after hours of wear. The other reviewer used the word creamy. I’m always terrified when I see that descriptor, because milk notes inevitably go sour on me. So I want to assure everyone: this is smooth but not lactonic! It’s absolutely unisex. Summertime/hot weather vibes. More of a day scent than an evening scent to me. But I plan to try layering it with a ylang ylang scent, like Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be, to get more of a sultry, nighttime feeling. Highly wearable and highly recommended! It’s on my shortlist for a full bottle.

A bright and creamy tropical paradise. The banana + cacao + salt conjure up a very intriguing combo, mouthwateringly familiar yet deeply sophisticated.