by A Lab on Fire
A luxurious, seaside fantasy built on vanilla and salt, My Own Private Teahupo'o delivers a rich, tropical aura with immense presence. The fragrance opens with a crisp, ozonic saltiness that evokes a sun-drenched beach at dawn. This quickly settles into a velvety blend of tahitian vanilla and golden amber, layered with an airy, pale floral like frangipani that gives a delicate, beachy character. It’s sweet, warm, and slightly gourmand, like sun-kissed sand and soft coconut cream, with a dry down that grows subtly on the skin, highlighting the undercurrent of the synthetic-savory amber and salicylate notes that some find off-putting. The scent performs exceptionally well—lasts all day with strong sillage, and transitions seamlessly from daytime to evening wear without fading. While some find it too synthetic or overly sweet, the overall impression is one of lively, evocative elegance, like stepping into a tropical paradise without leaving home.