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Summer Sips: Piña Colada Perfumes!

This summer we have been shaking it up with an ongoing series of posts on cocktail-inspired scents. And for this round, we’re diving into the totally-tropical world of Piña Coladas, and perfumes with notes that put us in mind of carefree days . Let’s explore fragrances that capture the essence of this beloved summer drink, focusing on its key ingredients: coconut cream, pineapple juice, rum, and (of course!) a cherry on top…

 

 

Coconut Cream: Creed Virgin Island Water

Creed Virgin Island Water is a vacation in a bottle. This fragrance opens with a burst of lime and coconut, transporting you to a sun-soaked beach. The heart reveals delicate white flowers and jasmine, while the base of musk and sugar cane adds depth. It perfectly captures the creamy, tropical essence of coconut, making it an ideal scent for warm summer days.

£265 for 100ml eau de parfum harrods.com

 

 

 

 

Pineapple Juice: Kajal Aican

Kajal Aican is a fruity-floral burst in a bottle, that really brings pineapple to the forefront. The scent opens with that juiciness, beautifully complemented by bergamot and apple. As it develops, jasmine and ylang ylang emerge, adding a floral dimension. The base of vanilla and musk provides a smooth finish. This fragrance embodies the sweet, tangy essence of pineapple juice, making it a perfect spritz for piña colada lovers.

£195 for 100ml eau de parfum kajalperfumes.com

 

 

 

Rum: Atkinsons Pirates Grand Reserve

Atkinsons Pirates Grand Reserve is a bold, intoxicating scent that captures the spirit of of the smooth rum at the heart of a piña colada. It opens with spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, leading to a heart of that rum (sloshed with coffee, here, for an extra kick). The base of vanilla and tobacco adds warmth and depth. This fragrance exudes confidence and adventure, much like the pirates who inspired it. It’s the perfect scent for those who appreciate the complexity of a finely matured rum.

£170 for 100ml eau de parfum selfridges.com

 

 

 

 

7 Virtues Cherry Ambition

The delightfully joy-enhancing blend of cherry, mandarin, and marshmallow notes creates a sweet, fruity aroma that mirrors the indulgent flavours of a piña colada in scented form. The warm undertones of amber and guaiac wood add depth, making it the ideal finishing touch—like the cherry on top of a cocktail, if you will. This scent not only enhances your mood, but also, they say inspires ambition with every spritz. What will you aspire to while wearing it, we wonder…?

£85 for 50ml eau de parfum sephora.co.uk

 

Written by Suzy Nightingale 

Shay & Blue launch Kings Wood…

Shay & Blue have been exciting fragrance lovers since 2012, founder Dom De Vetta’s previous roles being Senior Vice President at Chanel and Global General Manager of Jo Malone London, joining with talented Grasse perfumer, Julie Massé, to create his very own fragrance house.

We were thrilled to get the opportunity to exclusively preview their latest – Kings Wood – in our New Man Discovery Box, and now the fragrance has officially launched, we’re able to fully celebrate. Scroll down to watch our Unboxing review of the fragrance…

Shay & Blue say: ‘Kings Wood is a unique men’s fragrance. Different and distinctive it is a real statement of confidence. Bursts of fresh pineapple are blended with the natural aromatic of fearn leaves to create layers of freshness with an intriguing depth. The base notes of fine leather and English oak leave an impression of classic masculine refinement.’

We’ve noticed a resurgence of heritage woods being used in contemporary fragrances – and here, English oak is showcased in all its majestic glory, and the pineapple makes for welcome change to those who prefer something a little more adventurous than citrus in the opening notes. Crisply green fern leaves are enhanced by a sprinkle of warm pepper on a luxuriously smooth and reassuringly solid base, and the supple leather in the dry-down just makes us want to snuggle up for a deeper sniff…

We filmed an Unboxing session live on our Instagram channel, and have now uploaded this to YouTube so everyone can enjoy – watch it, below! We get sniffing Shay & Blue Kings Wood around 23:50 on this video if you want to skip straight to it, and Part 1 of the Unboxing is also available on our channel if you want to sniff-along with all the scents.

We’re absolutely loving the pineapple in Kingswood, it’s a different kind of fruity – lusciously juicy but with a spikiness that cuts through the smoother, richer notes. But did you know that pineapples were once a symbol of wealth and welcoming, being so expensive they could be rented (at extortionate prices!) for hosts anxious to prove their importance, and still adored for their thirst-quenching exoticism?

If you want to try a sample of Kings Wood along with our other carefully curated fragrance selection, you can buy The New Man Discovery Box here. And we know those of you who’ve already got in touch to tell us how much you love Kings Wood will be anxiously counting the hours until it officially launches on 1st September, so you can finally get your hands on a full-size bottle in-store.

Shay & Blue Kings Wood £85 for 100ml natural spray
Buy it at shayandblue.com

Written by Suzy Nightingale