Eau d'Ipanema

Eau d'Ipanema presents a sweet, tropical floral scent with prominent notes of mango, pineapple, and neroli, evolving into a soft vanilla and whipped cream base. The initial impression is fresh and slightly fruity, with bergamot and red berries adding a bright top layer, but many find the fruitiness weak or absent. Instead, it takes on a retro-inspired vibe—reminiscent of 1970s and 1980s beach scenes—with a smoothie-like sweetness balanced by freesia and white florals. On some, it blends smoothly into a light, powdery musk, while others perceive it as generic or too sweet, with a sharp or bitter herbaceous note that disrupts the symphony of fruit and cream. It lacks complexity, developing minimally, and performs best in warm weather, particularly summer, with moderate sillage and mediocre longevity. The scent is perceived as largely feminine by some, but widely considered unisex due to its light and accessible profile. It lends itself to daytime wear and feels most evocative on warm days, though it tends to fade quickly and linger on the skin with little intensity.