Tester feedback: “There are plenty of reasons to love Vacation: the innovative formulas, the nostalgic packaging, the quirky marketing. But, I love them most for the signature scent, which now comes in Eau de Toilette form,” says content director Kara McGrath. “With notes of creamy coconut (both water and milk), zingy bergamot, and refreshing sea salt, it truly is my ultimate summer scent.”
Key notes: coconut, pineapple, banana, and orange | Available sizes: 1 oz.
Best Balanced Coconut Perfume: Snif Coco Shimmy
Why it’s worth it: Any way you sniff it, Snif’s Coco Shimmy is poolside-weather-hang-level perfection. In the aesthetic bottle, you’ll find a summery dance of coconut, sunscreen accord, pineapple, and surf wax accord, making for a playful, sophisticated go-to fragrance. If you’re worried about an overly sweet scent, don’t be. This stuff strikes a great balance.
Key notes: coconut, pineapple, sunscreen accord, sandalwood, surf wax accord, tonka bean | Available sizes: 1 oz.
Best Salty Coconut Perfume: The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun Eau de Parfum
Why it’s worth it: Seven virtues? More like, seven bottles of the 7 Virtues Coconut Sun (ha!). This sunshiney fragrance is crisp, warm, bright, and every adjective that represents what we love about summer. The coconut scent is complemented by sea salt, while the jasmine (sourced from Egypt) rounds the whole thing out with a gentle floral energy. Grab this perfume in its travel-size version and stick it in your purse for all-day refreshing opportunities.
Key notes: coconut water, frangipani, citrus, sea salt, vanilla, and jasmine | Available sizes: 1.7 oz., 0.33 oz.
Best Citrusy Coconut Perfume: Skylar Coconut Cove Eau de Parfum
Why it’s worth it: Skylar’s fragrances slay every time, and the Coconut Cove Eau de Parfum is no exception. McGrath sums it up, explaining, “While coconut is undoubtedly the star here, its sweetness is balanced with bright citrus (bergamot and lemon), fresh florals (jasmine and gardenia), and warm notes (ambrox and vanilla). All of that makes for a fragrance that, in my opinion, is about as close to universally appealing as you can get.” The brand is pro-perfume-pairing and offers a few suggestions on your best bets. Try misting Salt Air over your Coconut Cove for a beach walk moment.