Ana Abiyedh Coral

Bottom Line

If this fragrance were a character, it would be the overly enthusiastic, slightly naive, spring breaker, armed with a selfie stick and a bottomless cocktail. They are striving for breezy sophistication but ultimately broadcast pure, unadulterated, synthetic sunshine.

Scent Breakdown

Ana Abiyedh Coral opens with a candied watermelon blast, think Jolly Rancher rather than the refreshing slice. The lemon and mandarin provide a fleeting citrus sparkle, soon drowned by a pervasive sweetness. The heart introduces a creamy coconut, but it's a synthetic, suntan lotion variety. The cacao lurks beneath, adding a powdery, slightly bitter counterpoint. Instead of the oceanic depth expected from ambergris, there's a noticeable saltiness – like licking sweaty skin after a beach volleyball game. The drydown becomes a musky sandalwood haze, somewhat plasticky and blurring the initial bright fruitiness into a vaguely pleasant, if indistinct, warmth. It veers off from its inspiration with the heightened sugariness, lacking the original's breezy, airy quality.

Longevity & Projection

Lasts about 5-6 hours on my skin. The projection is moderate for the first hour, radiating within an arm's length, then quickly settles closer to the skin. I wore it during a casual brunch and then while running errands. It didn't wilt in the humidity, but the cloying sweetness became somewhat amplified in the heat.