Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss Clones

"### How it Smells Tropical Kiss opens with a juicy burst of candied mango, not the fresh, ripe kind, more like a mango-flavored gummy bear. The chamomile is subtle, adding a vague herbal calmness to the initial sweetness. As it dries, the ylang-ylang emerges, lending a powdery floral aspect that clashes slightly with the syrupy fruit. I get a definite coconut creaminess in the mid, though it leans a little synthetic, similar to cheap suntan lotion. The base is where it strays furthest from a natural feel, settling into a powdery iris with a slightly medicinal vanilla that has a distinct play-doh vibe. It lacks the sophistication and amber depth of its inspiration, choosing a straight-line path to a simple vanilla sugar finish. ### How Long Does it Last? On my skin, Tropical Kiss lasts about 6-7 hours, projecting strongly for the first 2-3, then settling closer to the skin. I tested it during a humid afternoon walk; the heat amplified the sweetness, making it almost cloying, while indoor air conditioning tamed it somewhat. ### Conclusion This is a strictly warm-weather fragrance, best suited for casual daytime wear. Think beach vacations, poolside lounging, or running errands when you want a happy, sweet vibe. I wouldn't recommend it for the office or formal occasions; it lacks the complexity and gravitas. Spring and summer are its wheelhouse."

"### To Buy or Not to Buy? Wearing Tropical Kiss versus the original would be like opting for a flavored lip balm instead of a gourmet dessert. You gain a fleeting tropical scent that's easy to wear, and you lose all of the nuance and complexity of a carefully crafted perfume. It’s perfectly acceptable for a casual beach day if you don’t mind a slightly artificial aroma, but don’t expect it to turn any heads or garner compliments. ### First Impressions & Dry Down Tropical Kiss kicks off with a juicy mango that quickly morphs into something resembling overripe papaya. There’s a fleeting whisper of orange blossom, but it's dominated by a sunscreen vibe, a bit synthetic, like cheap coconut tanning oil. The heart leans heavily into ylang-ylang, which takes on an almost banana-like sweetness instead of its usual floral depth. I don’t get much amber, and the coconut here has a plasticky edge. The drydown attempts iris and vanilla, but winds up smelling more like vaguely powdery play-doh than anything sophisticated. The benzoin is nearly undetectable. Where the inspiration scent feels smooth and blended, this feels... jagged. ### Performance Reality Check On my skin, Tropical Kiss lasts about 4-5 hours. Projection is moderate for the first hour, reaching maybe an arm's length, but then it rapidly shrinks to a skin scent. I wore it to run errands on a moderately warm day, and it became cloying and a bit sickening after about 3 hours in the heat. It performs decently indoors in air conditioning."