The Top 12 Best Coconut Perfumes for Women

A Tropical Nutty Almond Scent

Now, this is important…

Please do not let the name of this fragrance and/or the pink colored bottle and matching carved flower cap mislead you. What do I mean?

Well my friend, I don’t know about you, but with a name like “Dolce Garden” and coming in that gorgeous pink colored bottle, I was, kind of, expecting some sort of garden, pink rose type of scent.

Far from it, though!

Because, in fact, Dolce Garden is actually a tropical floral, coconutty beach type scent.

Maybe D&G should have called it Dolce Tropical Beach Garden. 🙂 Anyway…

(By the way, if you’re familiar with the other previous Dolce releases, then note: this smells nothing like any of them!)

Enough babble. Let me just tell you what it smells like:

Fresh & Fruity

D&G Dolce Garden opens up with a burst of fresh, fruity sweetness… coming from a splash of mandarin orange mixed with a hint of soft white florals (magnolia & neroli)… And creamy coconut sitting in the background.

However, the mandarin quickly fades and makes way for the sweet creamy coconut to shine through. And this is soon joined with hints of topical florals (frangipani & ylang-ylang).

The result?

This gives you an almost tropical, beachy…

Pina Colada Type Aroma

And I gotta say… it smells DELICIOUS. 🥥🍹

And finally, as it dries down, warm friendly vanilla and a splash of milky almond join the party — leading it towards almost gourmand territory (meaning, it smells almost edible).

Put simply:

You’re left with a sweet, rich, creamy coconut/vanilla almond scent — with a hint of floral freshness. It’s sweet, but not overly sugary sweet (or too thick).

And there’s no doubt about it, Dolce Garden is a…

Youthful, Fun, Feminine Scent

And, naturally, it’s more suited for the warmer months: spring/summer.

In fact, it makes for a great warm weather go-to for days or nights: tropical vacations, casual, date nights, etc.

What’s that? You say does it last long?

Dolce Garden is an EDP and projects about an arm’s length off your skin for the first few hours.

It then starts to sit closer to the skin. And in our tests, we are happy to report it lasted around 4–8 plus hours.

Oh, and don’t be too surprised if you get some nice compliments, too.

Side note: the pink colored bottle is adorable… it comes with a thin black ribbon bow attached to the neck of the bottle, and as I mentioned earlier, the cap is carved in the shape of a flower.

An Affordable, Deliciously-Sweet Coconut & Vanilla Perfume

I’ll be straight with you…

Is this a sophisticated, super-complex scent? No.

But… does it smell absolutely delicious?

Heck yeah! 🙂 Let’s take a sniff…

Addictive Sweetness

Now to be clear, Indian Coconut Nectar starts off very sugary sweet. However, it quickly smooths out into an uncomplicated, delicious smelling coconut and creamy vanilla cocktail.

What’s not to like? Nothing.

By the way, if you LOVE vanilla based scents, then our best vanilla perfumes list will serve you well.

This a simple, fun, warm, and inviting scent. And to my nose (and our panel of testers), it smells just like a…

Yummy Coconut Cookie

Not complaining. 🙂

It’s a great everyday perfume for the summer. And perfect for those tropical vacations, cruises etc.

Now:

Indian Coconut Nectar projects nicely (say, an arm’s length) for about the first hour — leaving a nice scent trail.

It then becomes more subtle and sits closer to the skin. Longevity was a bit spotty, though. As our testers reported a mixed bag of between 2–6 hours (depending on how hot it was outside).

But the good news…

This is super affordable, so you can simply pop it in your bag and keep topping up as needed (as it comes in a handy small sized bottle).

Oh, and it’s worth mentioning:

Not only does this smell great by itself… But this is also GREAT for layering (mixing) with your other favorite scents — to create unique concoctions!

Coconut in a Bottle

Now, I will make it super easy for you…

If you don’t want anything overly complex… and just want to smell of straight-up milky coconut — with no interfering notes:

Try this.

What’s that? You’ve never heard of Comptoir Sud Pacifique?

Oh, if you’re unaware, Comptoir Sud Pacifique are an affordable French niche perfume house. The brand are known for their simplistic gourmand type fragrances (meaning, edible smelling).

And no surprises here, my friend:

Because with Coco Extreme, you get exactly what the name on the bottle says. More specifically…

Sweet Creamy Milky Coconut

…Mixed with a hint of vanilla and almond. And when it dries down on your skin, you’re left with a yummy soft sweet warm toasted coconut vibe.

DELICIOUS.

It’s sweet, but not overly sweet or immature smelling.

But, be careful, your significant other may want to eat you. 🙂

Yummy Toasted Coconut!

CSP Extreme Coco is listed as unisex, but leans feminine and is more suited for warmer weather. This is when it shines!

It’s a perfect summery daily go-to… Or for tropical vacations (or whenever you just want tropical vibes).

Now, I should point something out:

Cozy

Coco Extreme is a soft, subtle, cozy scent, so if you’re looking for room filler — this is not it.

It’s an EDT and projects just under arm’s length for the first few hours. It then dials back and sits pretty close to the skin.

And after testing (in warm temperatures), we can report it lasted in the 4–8 plus hours range.

Bonus: This is also GREAT for layering.

Fresh & Green

In case you didn’t know…

“Cocco Bello” is Italian and translates to “Beautiful Coconut”.

Does it deliver on its promise?

In my opinion: YES. 🙂

In case you don’t know, Heeley are a French luxury niche perfume house founded by English perfumer James Heeley. They create unique fragrances using super-high quality ingredients.

Let me quickly walk you through it….

Fresh Raw Coconut

Coccobello opens with a green palm leaf vibe… with a hint of fresh raw coconut sitting in the background.

As it dries down, however, the coconut starts to amp up and slowly morphs with the leafy greenness… And they are joined with a hint of a salty ocean breeze and whispers of soft white florals (gardenia).

And as it matures…

Creamy & Slightly Woody

It gets warmer, creamier, and slightly woody — as the sandalwood and cedar start to show themselves. Also, vanilla lends a nice hint of sweetness in the background.

Nice.

Now, to be clear:

Heeley’s Coccobello has a beautiful fresh, green/woody coconut aroma. This is NOT one of those sticky-sweet suntan lotion like scents. It’s a salty fresh and green coconut… that has a slight hint of sweetness, and a warm woody undertone.

And hats off to Heeley… as it screams quality and smells…

Super Realistic

And the beautiful part?

This is unisex, so you can share it with your significant other. And is suitable for all ages.

The scent profile is perfect for the warmer months: spring/summer (as it needs some warmth for the coconut to bloom).

Making it a great daily summer scent for beaches, vacations, cruises, etc.

Coccobello is an EDP and projects softly (within arm’s length) for the first few hours, then sits close to the skin. And we found it to last up to 7 plus hours. Your mileage will vary, of course.

Tropical Banana & Coconut

In case you didn’t know…

Vittoria Apuana is a holiday resort in Italy. You see, the perfumer wanted to create the memories of vacations there — the scent of fresh fruit and coconut mingling with the smells of the sun and the sea.

Did they succeed ?

You bet! 🙂 Let’s take a look…

(By the way, Profumi Del Forte are an Italian brand, that use high-quality raw materials and hand blend their creations.)

Tropical Fruity Vibe

As soon as you spray Vittoria Apuana, you’re greeted with a blast of coconut mixed with a hint of creamy banana and a splash of orange citruses. These give off a tropical, sweet fruity vibe.

Very, very nice.

Now, as it dries down, the orange slowly fades into the background, but still lingers around.

Then, as it plays out, warm creamy vanilla tip toes in and morphs with the coconut and banana — making it sweeter and creamier. And subtle hints of tiare flower linger in the background.

The end result?

Fruity Smoothie Aroma

It smells like a deliciously sweet (but not overly sweet) coconut and banana smoothie — with a hint of tiare flowers.

It’s a bright, summery, tropical beachy fun scent. HUGE compliment getter, by the way.

Vittoria Apuana screams summer and would make a great tropical vacation scent or for whenever you want to have a virtual summer vacation.

Now, to be perfectly clear:

This doesn’t call out for attention, so if you’re looking for a room filler, you’re going to be disappointed.

Vittoria Apuana is an EDP and radiates softly off skin (under arm’s length) for up to the first few hours.

And in tests, our subjects then found it to sit very close to the skin, lasting around 4–7 hours.

Tropical Sunscreen Vibes

Montale are a French niche perfume house known for their powerful, long-lasting creations.

And in case you’re wondering, tiaré is a highly-fragrant tropical flower, which is used to make monoi oil (by soaking the petals in pure coconut oil).

And, as you may or may not know, Monoi oil has that delicious aroma reminiscent of tropical vacations, beaches, and suntan lotions.

Does Montale’s Intense Tiare live up to its name?

Let’s find out…

Hint of Sweet Jasmine

As soon as you spray Intense Tiare, you get a HUGE blast of tiare flowers mixed with a hint of sweet jasmine, ylang-ylang, and a touch of vanilla sweetness in the background.

And to be brutally honest…

This opening, to my nose, is quite strong! But it slowly smooths out into something much more enjoyable. So please, give it some time before you pass judgement.

Now, as it starts to settle, the tiare remains center stage… And the sweet vanilla and milky coconut slowly creep in and blend with the florals (joined with a subtle hint of rose).

And eventually…

Smooth, Sweet & Creamy

It all smooths out beautifully into a strong tropical white floral and sweet creamy coconut vanilla scent. (It’s sweet — but not sickly sweet.)

And it has that nice tropical creamy coconutty suntan lotion vibe.

Note, this is listed as unisex (but is very feminine) and more suited to the 20-up crowd for warm weather wear. Great for a tropical vacation!

Intense Tiare is an EDP and jumps off your skin for the first few hours leaving a nice scent trail.

Now, a quick word of warning:

Less is More

Because just as the name on the tin says… this really is intense! So, be careful not to overspray — or it may end up wearing YOU. 🙂 (It can fill a room if you’re not careful.)

1 to 2 sprays MAX… and you’re set.

Oh, and you’ll be pleased to know, in our tests, we found this to be…

Super Long Lasting!

As we got up to 12 plus hours (consistently), and it was still hanging on.

Ain’t complaining. 🙂

Side note: Montale use super lightweight aluminium bottles. And when these bottles are new, they may feel like they’re not full.

Don’t worry, though, as this is normal. This is simply because the bottle is so light. (This causes a LOT of confusion.)

Fresh Coconut Water — With a Hint of Fruit

In case you don’t know:

Guerlain are a French luxury perfume house that have been creating fragrances for more than 190 years. So…

They know a thing or two. 🙂

Anyway, Coconut Fizz is part of their Aqua Allegoria collection. And in this collection the perfumer showcases one or two raw materials to create a fresh cheerful scent.

And in this case, it’s the coconut that gets the special Guerlain treatment.

Let’s take a look…

Fresh & Cool

As soon as you spray Coconut Fizz, you’re greeted to a fresh, cool burst of citrusy coconut water. This is mixed with a slightly salty, sweet fruity watermelon/cucumber-like vibe and a hint of freesia. These add a faint floral green tone.

It’s bright, summery, light, and refreshing.

As it develops on your skin, however, the fruitiness eventually fades and the coconut warms up and becomes creamy — with an added pinch of sweetness from some milky sandalwood and tonka bean. (Not overly sweet, though.)

It’s simple, but extremely well done, so it smells natural.

Coconut Fizz was tailor-made for the summer and hot tropical climates. A GREAT vacation/resort scent.

Now to be clear:

Light & Refreshing

If you’re looking for a powerhouse this is (definitely) NOT it, my friend. As this is a light, fresh scent that doesn’t shout.

Coconut Fizz is an EDT and in testing, we found it radiate a soft scent bubble (within arm’s length) for the first few hours.

And, as expected, it then hovers just above the skin and sticks around for about 3–6 plus hours.

Oh, did I mention the bottle is gorgeous?

Yup, it has a golden-colored mesh around the neck of the bottle, which pays tribute to the famous Guerlain Bee Bottle. (A bottle that Guerlain specially created for a perfume for Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III.)

A Tropical Vacation in a Bottle

In a nutshell:

Coconut… Lime… And Sweet Rum. Done.

Now, in case you don’t know, Creed are a luxury niche perfume house that use super high-quality natural ingredients. Oh, and they have been doing this stuff for more than 230 years. So…

Let’s just say — they’ve gotten pretty good at it.

Speaking of, we recently did a deep dive on the brand, and you can discover our top Creed fragrances and find out if this is one of them.

Spoiler alert: Yes, it is. 🙂

Anyway…

Caribbean Adventure

Virgin Island Water is the work of Creed’s sixth generation master perfumer Olivier Creed, and his son, Erwin. They wanted to capture their Caribbean sailing adventure in a bottle.

Did they succeed? Let’s find out…

Virgin Island Water opens with a HUGE blast of freshly squeezed lime mixed with sparkling bergamot/orange citruses, creamy coconut… and a splash of boozy rum.

Nice!

The opening smells tropical, SUPER refreshing and natural.

Now, as it settles, the lime slowly starts to fade and morphs with the coconut. These are joined with a pinch of ginger and a faint floral accord (ylang-ylang, hibiscus and jasmine) — which give it a creamy sweetness.

And as it develops… the boozy rum vibe amps up with some sugar cane and a hint of soft white musk.

The result?

Pina Colada Vibes

A gorgeous tropical creamy coconut and juicy lime vibe mixed with some sweet boozy rum. Think: Pina Colada minus the pineapple (maybe a Lime Colada 🙂).

And the beautiful part:

This is unisex so you can share it with your significant other. Great.

VIW screams summer and would make a perfect tropical vacation scent.

This is a fun, casual scent, which is great for the beach, laying round the pool, beach bars/clubs, etc.

Or just simply spay it on whenever you feel you want to be instantly transported to a…

Virtual Tropical Island

Now to be crystal clear:

This was tailor made for warm weather, so it’s not designed to scream out for attention or fill a room.

And to be honest, you don’t want to be wearing anything overwhelming in the high summer heat, as it will choke people out.

(Not good. 🙂)

Super Refreshing

You see, VIW is an EDP and projects politely (just under arm’s length) for the first few hours then starts to sit closer to the skin, and eventually becoming a skin scent

And in our group tests, depending on the temperature, we found it to last anywhere from 4–7 plus hours.

Bottom line:

If you’re looking for a tropical vacation scent, don’t sleep on this.

Beach in a Bottle

Now, to be crystal clear:

This is the Eau Fraiche Skinscent version of Bronze Goddess (the original version with the cult following).

Because listen to this…

Estee Lauder later released an EDP (Eau de Parfum) version that was expected to be just a stronger, longer lasting version of the same scent, but…

It smells completely different! Crazy, right? This causes so much confusion about this fragrance. So my friend, please be careful while choosing.

OK, with that said… Let’s take a smell:

Warm Milky Coconut

Bronze Goddess opens up with a burst of fresh citrusy orange and bergamot — with some warm milky coconut hiding in the background.

However…

The citruses quickly fade into the background, which make way for some soft white florals to creep through (tiare, orange blossom, jasmine, magnolia).

And these florals are joined with a hint of warm vanilla sweetness, and they all morph beautifully with the coconut.

Tropical Flowers

And the beautiful part:

The citruses in the background (joined with a hint of lavender) help keep it fresh, clean, and light.

And finally, as it dries down on your skin… some amber, myrrh, and soft sandalwood sweetness appear — to give it a warm comforting vibe.

Put simply:

Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent smells like a luxury creamy coconut suntan lotion — complete with the smell of sun-kissed skin, baked sand, and tropical flowers.

Elegant

By the way, if you’re looking for a thick, candy-sweet Pina Colada type coconut scent, this is not it. It’s warm and creamy, but light and fresh.

Bronze Goddess is an elegant, mature scent more suited for the 20-up crowd. This screams summer and needs some warmth to bloom on your skin.

Perfect for daily summer casual use, tropical vacations, cruises, sitting in the sun, near the beach, etc.

Gentle Wafts

As the name suggests, this fragrance is an Eau Fraiche Concentration (lighter than EDP & EDT) — so don’t expect miracles, my friend. 🙂

Because after extensive testing, we concluded Bronze Goddess projects softly (about an elbow’s length) for the first 1–2 hours.

It then sits very close to the skin — giving off nice airy, gentle wafts. And, on skin, we found it to lasts around 3–6 plus hours.

To be honest:

You don’t want to be wearing anything overwhelming in the high heat, anyway, right?

With that, here’s a tip that works great:

For extra lasting performance, simply give your clothes a quick spritz, too.

Sorted. 🙂

A Dark, Rich, Fruity Floral — With A Tropical Twist

Let’s be brutally honest…

Most celebrity scents SUCK, right? (And don’t last long.)

NOT this one! 🙂

My friend, trust me, this is an AMAZING affordable hidden gem. Let’s take a look…

Dark Fruity Cocktail

Reb’l Fleur starts off dark, tangy, and sweet — with a fruity, juicy medley of plum, peach, and red berries. But to be honest…

This initial opening is quite aggressive, my friend. But, trust me, it eventually smooths out into something a LOT nicer!

Stay with me, now…

Because, as it starts to settle, the fruits fade and are joined with some florals (tuberose/hibiscus/violet), creamy coconut, a hint of warm patchouli… and some powdery vanilla sweetness.

BIG improvement!

Dark, Sweet & Sexy

It’s dark, it’s warm, it’s rich, it’s sophisticated… and it’s sweet and sexy!

There’s a LOT to like! 🙂

Huge, HUGE compliment getter, by the way. And eventually, it finally dries down to a sweet, clean musky skin scent.

Highly Versatile

Reb’l Fleur is more suited for the mature 20-up crowd and can be worn all year round, that is, except in the high summer heat (as it becomes overly sweet and annoying).

And I would say it’s more suited for night-time use:

Date nights, going out, casual, bars, etc. However, I wouldn’t recommend this for the office, as it is quite bold (maybe if sprayed lightly).

Nice Scent Trail

Reb’l Fleur is an EDP and you’ll be pleased to know, in our tests, it projects nicely for the first few hours (just beyond arm’s length) — leaving a nice scent trail.

It then slowly becomes more subtle and lasts around 4–8 plus hours.

A quick word of warning, my friend:

Be careful not to overspray. Less is (definitely) more with this scent. Trust me on this one.

If you stick with 1–2 sprays MAX… then you’re golden (unless you want to fill a room up, that is). 🙂

And the good news:

This is super affordable as it can be found online at a GREAT price, but the beautiful part…

It smells a LOT more expensive than what you actually pay for it. Seriously.

Can you say jackpot?

High Heel Bottle

Oh, before I forget:

The bottle is designed in the shape of a high heel with a twisting black ribbon shape. Pretty cool.

By the way, the 100 ml bottle is HUGE, so if you’re planning to pop this in your bag, you might want to opt for a smaller bottle size. Or you could simply just decant it into a small atomizer.

BIG thumbs up!

An Upscale Coconut Scent

Here’s what you need to know:

This FiFi award winning perfume (women’s luxury fragrance of the year) is part of the Tom Ford Private Blend collection. What are these, I hear you say.

Well my friend, these are the brand’s more exclusive, luxury fragrances. In fact, they are created in collaboration with world renowned perfumers — using higher quality ingredients.

So needless to say (but I’ll say it anyway), they also come with higher quality price tags. Understandable.

By the way, you can discover more from the collection on our top Tom Ford fragrances shootout post. (Most of them are unisex.)

Now, I should point something out:

Soleil Blanc Vs Eau de Soleil Blanc

Soleil Blanc is available in 2 different versions:

• Soleil Blanc (the version, on this list) and…
• Eau de Soleil Blanc

And to be clear, they smell slightly different and also have different lasting power.

Want to know the differences? I knew you would. Okay, my friend…

Simply put:

• Soleil Blanc is an EDP (Eau de Parfum) and is richer, denser, creamier, and lasts longer than Eau de Soleil Blanc.
• Eau de Soleil Blanc is an EDT (Eau de Toilette) and is a more lighter, fresher, citrusy version of Soleil Blanc. So obviously, it doesn’t last as long — but it’s more affordable (as it’s not part of the Private Blend collection).

To be honest:

BOTH are gorgeous… But, as this is a best coconut scented perfume list, we chose Soleil Blanc because the coconut note is richer and creamier. By the way…

Soleil Blanc is French and translates to “White Sun.” A fitting name. 🙂

Let’s take a quick smell:

Soft White Florals

Soleil Blanc starts off with a brief blast of fresh bergamot citrus… mixed with a hint of spicy cardamom and some creamy white florals (tuberose with a hint of jasmine).

However, the citruses quickly fade, and then the creamy coconut starts to creep in and smooths out the florals. Also, some ylang-ylang and a touch of pistachio begin to poke through.

And as it develops, eventually, some amber and tonka bean join the party.

The result?

Rich, Warm & Creamy

A gorgeous tropical soft white floral and sweet creamy coconut scent with a hint of spice.

It’s rich, warm, creamy and sweet (but not overly sweet). And it gives off a luxurious tropical beachy suntan lotion type vibe — with a faint salty sea breeze.

Very, very nice.

Soleil Blanc is listed as unisex (but leans feminine) and screams summertime (or whenever you want beach vibes).🙂

Dressed Up… Dressed Down

Perfect for tropical vacations, dressed up, dressed down, cruises, date nights, pool parties, yacht parties, beachside dinners, etc.

Now, to clarify:

Reserved

Soleil Blanc is a reserved fragrance. Our testers reported that it projects just under arm’s length for the first few hours. It then pulls back and sits very close to the skin — eventually becoming just a skin scent.

To be honest, you don’t really want to be wearing anything overwhelming in the summer heat.

But the good news…

Although this sits close to the skin, being an EDP, we noted it can stick around for up to 8 plus hours.

Not too shabby, right? 🙂

Bonus tip: For more effect, you can also pair this with the matching scented Tom Ford Soleil Blanc shimmering body oil.

Oh, and it’s worth mentioning, the white bottle is simply gorgeous. Plus, it also comes in a nice gold colored box.

Tropical White Florals — With A Hint of Coconut

Guerlain are a French luxury perfume house, and their in-house master perfumer, Thierry Wasser, describes this scent as:

“The allure of the sun, in a bottle.”

Does it deliver on that promise?

Heck yeah! 🙂

Let me quickly give you a rundown…

Sweet White Florals

Terracotta opens with a blast of beautiful, sweet white florals (jasmine & tiare flower) — with a hint of bergamot citrus.

Speaking of… if you love jasmine, be sure to check our best jasmine perfumes showdown post. Anyway…

As it starts to settle… the tiare flower takes center stage (giving the fragrance a tropical beachy vibe). And it’s supported with some ylang-ylang and a hint of orange blossom sweetness.

And then, finally, the coconut (with a hint of vanilla) starts to tip-toe in and smooths everything out.

The result?

A soft, sweet, creamy tropical white floral — with a hint of coconut. Think:

A Summer Vacation in A Bottle

It has a beautiful calming effect… and smells luxurious. And, unsurprisingly, it attracts a LOT of nice compliments!

Now, this is more geared for the mature 20-up crowd and for warmer weather use (as it blooms in the heat — bringing the coconut out).

That said, it’s just too good to be used only in the summer… So wear it whenever, I say!

Blooms in the Heat

Now:

Despite the name, Terracotta Le Parfum is actually an EDT concentration. And after a lot of testing, we can report it projects softly off skin (say, under arm’s length) for up to 2 hours.

Then it slowly subsides to an intimate scent and lasts for 4–8 plus hours. (Depending on the wearers skin chemistry and temperature etc.)

Bonus: just like the scent, the bottle is also gorgeous.

A Super Affordable Coconut & Vanilla Body Mist

We couldn’t leave this one off the list, right? 🙂

Because Coconut Passion is a simple, fun fragrance from Victoria’s Secret, that has the PERFECT mix of coconut and vanilla.

In fact, it is currently one of our best smelling Victoria’s Secret perfumes. For good reason!

Now, this one is pretty straightforward:

Coconut Passion opens with a burst of sweet, warm creamy vanilla… mixed with some milky coconut. Note: it’s not overly sweet or immature smelling, though.

And as it settles, you get a DELICIOUS warm soft sweet toasted coconut vibe.

So don’t be too surprised when you get a bunch of compliments. Imagine having that problem?

And the beautiful part:

A Youthful, Fun, Everyday Scent

This is ultra versatile and suitable for all ages (that said, it has a youthful feel). Makes for a perfect summery everyday scent — that can even be worn all year.

By the way, this is a fragrance mist (which is lighter than an EDP or EDT). And as expected, when using, we noted is has soft wearing experience that lasts on average in the 2–6 hour range.

But the good news:

This is super-affordable, so you can simply just pop it in your bag and re-fresh when needed!

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