The Best Coconut Perfumes to Smell Like You're on Vacation All the Time

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.

Editor's tip: The truth is you don't even need a second fragrance to layer it with. "I especially love wearing [this perfume] on days when I know I'll be out in the sun since it layers so nicely with the scent of sunscreen," McGrath notes.

Key notes: coconut, citrus, jasmine, gardenia, and vanilla | Available sizes: 1.7 oz., 0.33 oz.

Best Luxury Coconut Perfume: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum

Why it's worth it: Tom Ford's Soliel Blanc Eau de Parfum is reminiscent of the sprawling days of summer, spent on a white-sanded island (read, bougie). Notes of sea coconut are complemented by cardamom and ylang ylang, making for a sweetly solar smell. In other words, it's a vibe for all kinds of luxury-lovers.

Editor's tip: After spraying this fragrance on your pulse points, do not rub it in, as that affects the way the scent develops.

Key notes: coconut, cardamom, ylang ylang, bergamot | Available sizes: 8.4 oz., 3.3 oz., 1.7 oz.

Best Subtle Coconut Perfume: Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 Eau de Parfum Intense

Why it's worth it: What's up with the "21" in the fragrance's title? The number represents the 21 rounds of formula tweaks the Kayali team made before reaching their final product—and all that effort paid off. "When I caught a whiff of it on my wrist just a few moments after spraying, I was surprised by the light, sweet, and tropical scent," associate beauty editor Annie Blay says. "The rich vanilla note plays perfectly and subtly with the coconut note for a beachy scent that isn't as obvious as other tropical perfumes can be."

Key notes: coconut, jasmine, vanilla bourbon, and sandalwood | Available sizes: 3.4 oz.

Best Perfume Oil: Nest Balinese Coconut Perfume Oil

Why it's worth it: Can't grow a coconut of your own? Well, the Nest Balinese Coconut Perfume Oil is the nest best thing. This perfume oil whisks you away to the beaches of Bali, tickling your nose with creamy coconut, salted musk, and tiare blossom. It's blended with baobab oil, making it easy to melt into your skin with every drop.

Editor's tip: To DIY your fragrance experience, add a couple of drops of the perfume oil to an unscented body moisturizer. Self-care meets skin care.

Key notes: coconut, frangipani accord, tiare blossom, and salted musk | Available sizes: 0.2 oz., 1.0 oz., and 4.2 oz.

Best Unisex Coconut Perfume: Creed Virgin Island Water

Why it's worth it: Creed's Virgin Water is a bottle of smooth sailing for your sweet little snout. The tropical notes of this coconutty blend floats and sticks to your skin like a beach breeze tinted with citrus and sand. Warm, genderless, and luxe, you can't go wrong with the energy of this fragrance. For every online order of Creed Virgin Water, Creed donates to the One Tree Planted organization to plant one tree—what's not to love?

Key notes: coconut, lime, white bergamot, hibiscus, and tropical wood | Available sizes: 1.7 oz., 3.4 oz., 8.5 oz., and 16.9 oz.

Best Tropical Coconut Perfume: Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar Eau de Parfum

Why it's worth it: "Since I recently moved just outside of Miami, it's only appropriate that I love Miami Nectar, right?" Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis jokes. "I am actually obsessed with everything this bottle has to offer. The packaging screams stunning, summery vibes, and the scent takes you to a tropical paradise filled with pineapples and coconuts." It's gourmand without being too decadent.

Editor's tip: Once you fall in love with Miami Nectar, expand your perfume collection with another creamy, beachy, and subtly coconutty pick: Ellis Brooklyn's Sun Fruit. (It's an editor-fave scent, too.)

Key notes: pink pineapple, palm leaves, coconut water, sweet amber woods, and vanilla | Available sizes: 1.7 oz., 0.33 oz.

Best Body Mist: Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance Perfume Mist

Why it's worth it: It's not news that we're sold on Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance Perfume Mist—this fan-favorite scent (which also functions as a body spray) has captured the hearts and pulse points of perfume lovers worldwide. Its tangly, tingly coconut and light, fun florals (hi, solar tuberose, and ylang-ylang) are a nod to the carefree summers of your childhood but still maintain a grownup and fresh profile with every sniff.

Editor's tip: You can spray this mist behind your knees and on the insides of your elbows for an even longer-lasting scent.

Key notes: coconut milk, tuberose, ylang-ylang, warm sand, vanilla | Available sizes: 8.1 oz., 3 oz.

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