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10 coconut perfumes that don't smell like suntan lotion

Forget the classic scent of sunscreen. These coconut fragrances prove that this tropical ingredient can be sophisticated, sensual and surprisingly fresh.

For years, coconut has been associated with sweet, cloying scents that evoke nineties-era sun lotions. But modern perfumery has reinvented it. Now, coconut is presented in a more natural, refined and versatile form, blended with unexpected ingredients that transform it into something much more evocative.

Not tropical kitsch, nor overly gourmand: the new coconut is soft, enveloping, sometimes dry or fresh, but always full of character. It features in women's, men's, and unisex fragrances, adapting to both light and intense compositions.

We invite you to discover a selection of fragrances that prove how coconut can be the heart of a perfume without falling into clichés.

**Alien Goddess Intense by Mugler** <br>
Warm, intense and sophisticated, this sunny coconut blends with jasmine and vanilla in an intense scent that radiates like a luminous goddess. <br>

**Green Tea Coconut Breeze by Elizabeth Arden** <br>
Green tea meets soft, summery coconut in a sparkling, refreshing blend, ideal for those looking for a light, accessible scent with good projection. <br>

**Isola Blu by Roja Parfums** <br>
An ultra-luxurious take on coconut: citrus, Grasse jasmine and soft woods evoke an elegant, luminous and marine Mediterranean escape. <br>

**Yara Tous by Lattafa** <br>
Coconut, mango and passion fruit are the stars of this fun and gourmand fragrance, with a tropical air that brings out summer's playful side. <br>

Alien Goddess Intense by Mugler

Warm, intense and sophisticated, this sunny coconut blends with jasmine and vanilla in an intense scent that radiates like a luminous goddess.

Green Tea Coconut Breeze by Elizabeth Arden

Green tea meets soft, summery coconut in a sparkling, refreshing blend, ideal for those looking for a light, accessible scent with good projection.

Isola Blu by Roja Parfums

An ultra-luxurious take on coconut: citrus, Grasse jasmine and soft woods evoke an elegant, luminous and marine Mediterranean escape.

Yara Tous by Lattafa

Coconut, mango and passion fruit are the stars of this fun and gourmand fragrance, with a tropical air that brings out summer's playful side.

**Lust for Sun by Juliette Has a Gun** <br>
Monoï and coconut form a creamy sun accord, enhanced by white flowers, ylang-ylang and vanilla. A sensual and addictive fragrance, perfect for endless summer days. <br>

**Vanilla Powder, by Matière Première** <br>
Coconut, vanilla and white musk build a minimalist, powdery and addictive composition. A niche and sophisticated fragrance, far removed from any tropical cliché. <br>

**Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford** <br>
A perfumery classic with a creamy, opulent and sensual coconut note. Bright, gourmand and hedonistic: a cocktail that smells like a luxury holiday. <br>

Lust for Sun by Juliette Has a Gun

Monoï and coconut form a creamy sun accord, enhanced by white flowers, ylang-ylang and vanilla. A sensual and addictive fragrance, perfect for endless summer days.

Vanilla Powder, by Matière Première

Coconut, vanilla and white musk build a minimalist, powdery and addictive composition. A niche and sophisticated fragrance, far removed from any tropical cliché.

Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford

A perfumery classic with a creamy, opulent and sensual coconut note. Bright, gourmand and hedonistic: a cocktail that smells like a luxury holiday.

Fugazzi's In Love With the Cocos smells like "that girl you met in paradise", according to Bram Niessink, founder of the brand.

Beach Walk by Maison Martin Margiela

A relaxed interpretation of coconut, blending with lemon and white musk, evoking the feeling of a seaside stroll. Warm, soft and nostalgic.

Sex and the Sea by Francesca Bianchi

Coco in its wildest version: accompanied by animalic notes, iris and sandalwood, it is dense, carnal and provocative. A bomb of seduction.

In Love With the Cocos, by Fugazzi

Coco, citrus and white flowers make up a luminous fragrance with a clean and fresh touch. According to Bram Niessink, founder of the brand, it smells like "that girl you met in paradise. It smells like the holiday I need. I'd pack my bags right now to go away with her".

From clean freshness to powdery sweetness, from milky smoothness to toasted or resinous depth, coconut proves it can be much more than just a summer staple.

Today's compositions elevate it as a noble raw material, capable of constructing perfumes that are light for the day, sensual for the evening or nuanced for those seeking something unexpected. And although summer is its natural territory, each of these fragrances offers something that can stay on your dressing table beyond the summer season.