by Zara
A light, citrus-fruity floral with a soft creamy base, Tropical Boost offers a fresh and easy-to-wear scent that leans heavily into a sweet, fruity profile with notes of mandarin orange, pineapple, and pink grapefruit. It carries a delicate tropical hint reminiscent of summer, but the tropical element is minimal—pineapple is the dominant tropical note, with little presence of coconut, mango, or hibiscus. The fragrance opens bright and airy, with a sweet yet refreshing character not unlike a fruity shampoo or a soft, sugary soap. It dries down into a slightly sticky sweetness with almond milk and brown sugar, accompanied by subtle woody and musky undertones that provide a faint grounding. Longevity is weak, lasting only a moderate time, and sillage is light to moderate, making it ideal for daytime wear and warm weather. The scent is pleasant and unassuming, suited to casual, youthful aesthetics and summer days. The perfume evokes comparisons to Perfect by Marc Jacobs—especially in its glossy, mass-market fruity/floral character—but many users note it feels more artificial and generic than iconic. Some appreciate its clean, cheerful vibe and find it comforting and mood-lifting, while others feel it's overly sweet and lacks depth, with a fleeting presence on the skin. It doesn’t fully capture the lush, complex tropical fantasy implied by the name, but succeeds in delivering a simple, accessible, and affordable summer scent.