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Shop Lavana Malibu is a women's eau de parfum from the American brand Shop Lavana, released in 2023.
This is a vibrant fruity-floral fragrance with a woody nuance, created for those who love juicy compositions that evoke summer, relaxation and carefree days by the ocean.
Malibu's character immediately conveys a tropical mood: the fragrance smells sunny, energetic and distinctive.
Its perfume palette combines fruity, floral and woody nuances, so the composition goes beyond a simple sweet accord and gradually becomes softer, deeper and warmer.
Shop Lavana Malibu opens with a juicy burst of fruit and sparkling citrus freshness.
At the heart of the composition, a soft, almost dessert-like facet of tropical fruit emerges, complemented by the cool aquatic nuance of watermelon and the delicacy of peach.
As it develops, the fragrance takes on a rounder, more comfortable character.
Coconut sustains the holiday mood, hibiscus adds a floral accent, and sandalwood creates a smooth woody base that helps the composition retain its presence on the skin for longer.
Malibu is positioned as a women's fragrance, but its mood is above all connected with personal style and the way it is expressed.
It will appeal to fans of fruity and tropical compositions who want to add brightness, freshness and a noticeable sunny accent to their everyday look.
The best time to discover this fragrance is during the warm season, on vacation, for walks, get-togethers with friends and summer parties.
Because Malibu has a very strong sillage, it should be applied sparingly, especially indoors.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided, so it is best to determine the ideal amount by testing it first.
Shop Lavana specializes in women's fragrances in eau de parfum concentration.
Malibu continues this direction with its emotional tropical image and combination of recognizable fruity notes with a calmer woody base.
No information is available about a separate collection, the perfumer who created it or other concentrations of Shop Lavana Malibu.
For a similar mood, consider Salvador Dali Laguna, and compare the fragrance with Escada Rockin' Rio and Escada Rockin' Rio (2011).
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The top notes open with a combination of lemon, papaya, and pineapple. The lemon's sparkling citrus freshness makes the opening feel brighter, while the tropical fruits add juiciness and sunlit sweetness.
The heart features mango sorbet, peach, and watermelon. The mango accord creates a soft fruity cloud, peach lends the composition greater delicacy, while watermelon brings a cool, light watery nuance.
The base consists of coconut, hibiscus, and sandalwood. Coconut enhances the tropical character, hibiscus adds a floral facet, and sandalwood completes the development with a warm, smooth woody tone.
The full composition belongs to the fruity, floral, and woody fragrance families, with a noticeable citrus accent.
Overall, the Malibu note pyramid is built on the contrast between a juicy fruity opening, a cool fruity heart, and a soft creamy-woody base.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Shop Lavana |
| Segment | Natural perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.shoplavana.com/ |
| Year of production | 2023 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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