Buko by Montagne

Quick Review: Buko, inspiration of Virgin Island Waters by Creed.

I have to disagree with many people who have talked about this in the past, this is not a coconut bomb for me, not at all. The opening is lime & bergamot sitting on a base of coconut, it’s very airy and feels very natural, it’s pleasing and easy to wear, inoffensive without being forgettable. You will not bother anyone (even if they aren’t into fragrances) while wearing this, the most common comment from the un-initiated will be “are you wearing expensive sunblock?” I like replying “Yep” :)

The drydown is white rum, coconut, jasmine, I don’t get musk myself although it’s mentioned as base notes. It’s like a Piña Colada without pineapple.  Yes, the drydown contains coconut …..but…… it’s equally important as other notes on the drydown, it does not overtake. The drydown makes me think of the beach (I’m originally from an island on the Caribbean, Puerto Rico), but it reminds of the beach not because of the coconut but because of the freshness and lightness it brings to your skin, the clean feeling you get from standing very close to the water on a windy sunny day, it reminds me of that. It’s crisp on your skin, although, I wish it created more of a scent bubble, I have to reach to smell it even with multiple sprays.

Should you get it? Being from the Caribbean, I’m biased, I like beach-reminiscent scents, they put me in a good mood upon wearing. I’ll be honest, Yes, I would say… this is blind buy worthy and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed from owning it, also, I think you’ll reach for it more than you think, at least, I do.

As always, wear it because it complements you, not because of the compliments.


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