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Eau de toilette
Vacation Vacation
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Vacation Vacation — the scent of a resort mood
Vacation Vacation is a unisex fragrance by Vacation, released in 2021.
This eau de toilette has a bright aquatic character and an unusual tropical presentation: the composition combines coconut, juicy fruits, citrus, salty mineral nuances and a distinctive chlorine accord.
Vacation is a US brand specializing in unisex fragrances inspired by the carefree atmosphere of a holiday.
Vacation Vacation feels like being transported to a sunny hotel pool: there is cool water, sun-warmed skin, the clean fabric of a beach towel and the feeling of a long summer day when your mood matters more than your plans.
The fragrance’s character and development
The fragrance opens cool, juicy and slightly creamy.
Coconut nuances create the effect of a refreshing drink, petitgrain adds a greenish citrus bitterness, while fruity notes make the opening playful and sunny.
As it develops, Vacation Vacation becomes more full-bodied: banana and pineapple lend the composition a soft exotic sweetness, bergamot maintains the freshness, and orange blossom adds a clean white-floral accent.
Musk ties these facets together and helps the fragrance feel cohesive without turning into an ordinary fruity spray.
The most memorable part of the composition is the base, with a watery accord, sea salt, fabric and chlorine.
It is the chlorine nuance that gives the fragrance the effect of a clean swimming pool and makes it unusual: Vacation Vacation does not simply tell the story of a tropical holiday — it recreates its texture, from cool water to a damp towel.
Notes and fragrance style
The Vacation Vacation pyramid features coconut milk, coconut water, petitgrain, banana, bergamot, orange blossom, pineapple, musk, an aquatic accord, chlorine, fabric and sea salt.
In terms of its overall character, the fragrance belongs to the aquatic and fougère families, while its notes also bring together citrus, fruity, mineral, musky, white-floral and beverage-like nuances.
The fragrance was created by Carlos Huber. His work is built on contrast: familiar holiday associations with coconut and fruit are balanced here by cool water, salt and chlorine.
This makes the composition feel modern, bold and slightly self-ironic.
Sillage and everyday wear
Vacation Vacation is described as having very strong sillage, so it is noticeable in its surroundings and can linger for a long time.
For a first introduction, it is best to start with a small number of sprays, especially indoors or in hot weather: the rich aquatic base develops quickly and may seem intense.
This eau de toilette feels especially at home in summer, on holiday, by the pool, during a walk or outdoors.
It is an option for those who enjoy not only freshness but also unusual perfumery effects, and who want to stand out from standard citrus and marine fragrances.
Specific recommendations for applying this release to skin and clothing are not provided, so the number of sprays should be adjusted individually.
Who will enjoy Vacation Vacation
The fragrance was created for women and men who value freedom from gender boundaries and enjoy perfumery with character.
It will appeal to fans of coconut, fruity and aquatic compositions, but especially to those drawn to unconventional notes of cleanliness, chlorine and salt water.
If you would like to compare Vacation Vacation with other fragrances, consider Bvlgari Goldea, Mugler Cologne or Dior Escale A Portofino.
At the same time, Vacation Vacation stands apart from more classic fresh compositions thanks to its combination of tropical coconut, fruity sweetness and a pronounced swimming-pool accord.
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