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The Best Coconut Perfumes: Spritz Yourself With the Scent of Summer

By Dahvi Shira

Published on Aug 10, 2023

A photo of model relaxing on a sunny beach in a hammock between two coconut trees Mobile

A photo of model relaxing on a sunny beach in a hammock between two coconut trees Desktop

When it comes to the best perfumes, we can’t think of a scent more synonymous with summer, vacation, and all things beachy than coconut. Enter: sipping piña coladas on the Hawaiian sand. But oftentimes, coconut perfumes leave a lingering scent of synthetics, which can either give us a headache or just smell kind of tacky. That’s why it was important for us to do some serious digging, experimenting, and surveying to get a sense (pun intended!) of the best coconut perfumes around.

We compiled a list of the best coconut scents for every situation and every price point. While luxury certainly plays a role in this list, we’ve also included affordable perfumes so you can get your summertime fix of the best coconut fragrances, year-’round. Whether you’re into musk, bergamot, hibiscus, or vanilla perfumes, we found the best pairings for notes of coconut. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your coconut milk latte and keep scrolling for our coconut perfume reviews.

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1. Best Dimensional Coconut Perfume:

KENSIE FRAGRANCES Life Beat

This coconut perfume is in a league of its own. It’s rich with additional layers of fruity citrus and berries, jasmine and geranium, and vanilla sugar and patchouli. Just one whiff sends us through a sensory experience. If you’re stuck on a scent vibe for your perfume collection, you’ll get a little bit of everything here!

2. Best Fresh Coconut Perfume:

SKYLAR Coconut Cove Eau de Parfum

The best coconut perfumes come in all different scent stories, but if you’re looking for a light, floral-enhanced aroma combined with traditional coconut, this is our pick (and one of our favorite fragrances altogether). The gardenia and jasmine floral notes pair effortlessly with the creamy, delicious scent of our favorite tropical fruit.

3. Best Coconut Perfume For Suntan Lotion Lovers:

COMPTOIR SUD PACIFIQUE PARIS Coco Extreme

There’s something timeless and comforting about the classic smell of traditional suntan lotion or sunscreen. If this is your vibe, but without the oily mess, we recommend spritzing on this creamy, delicious summer perfume. We especially love that it’s designed for layering, so there’s no limit on where the scent can take you (did someone say Costa Rica?).

4. Best Sweet Coconut Perfume:

LE MONDE GOURMAND Lait de Coco Eau de Parfum

Coconut fragrances do generally err on the sweeter side—but if you want to take things up a notch and really go for that sugary, dessert-like goodness, we recommend satisfying your sweet tooth (by way of scent) with this warm spritz. Notes of vanilla praline and creamy coconut will deliver candy without the cavities.

5. Best Elevated Coconut Perfume:

JENNIFER FISHER My Scent

We all want to smell like a million bucks—and this little vacation-in-a-bottle helps us achieve just that. When a fine jewelry designer launches a scent, you have to trust it’s developed with meticulous care. We suggest this scent for when you’re feeling fancy (i.e., when you’re holed up at that five-star resort on the sand).

6. Best Date-Night Coconut Perfume:

HERETIC Dirty Coconut Eau de Parfum

This plant-based exotic aroma is designed to keep ‘em guessing. We recommend the unique, alluring blend of sandalwood, coconut and vanilla for when you’re feeling spontaneous, allowing the night to take you anywhere. We love how the scent soothes and calms, yet attracts and excites.

7. Best Entry-Level Coconut Perfume:

NEST Balinese Coconut Perfume Oil

If you want to dip your toes (err… skin) into the world of coconut perfumes, we recommend this fresh gourmand oil as a great place to start. We know better than anyone that coconut perfumes can be divisive and overpowering—so if you’re looking for a delicious, decadent aroma that won’t scare you away from its prominent note, we suggest giving this a go.

8. Best Budget-Friendly Coconut Perfume:

GOOD CHEMISTRY Coco Blush Eau de Parfum

GOOD CHEMISTRY has a strong reputation for being among the most effective skincare brands at an accessible price point. There are no sketchy ingredients in their formulas, and we’re thrilled they ventured into fragrance. We not only recommend this scent for its affordability but also its light airiness (perfect for a brisk walk on the beach).

9. Best Coconut Perfume That Smells Like Vacation:

VACATION “Vacation”

Are you sick of only reading the word vacation? OK, maybe that’s your sign to swoop up this scent and book a flight. Whether you’re actually basking on a beach in Tulum or you’re catching rays at your community pool, give off the aroma of summer and vibes. If there were ever a scent to get you in a travel manifest mindset, this is it.

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