The ocean waves crashing, the green mountains, the pink flowers, and that ever-beating warm sunshine: Hawaii is a treat for the senses with its incredible backdrops and awe-inspiring scenery.
So it’s no surprise it’s such a popular vacation destination: once you’ve traveled to Hawaii, you’ll almost certainly book a return trip. Heading to Hawaii soon or reminiscing about a trip there? We’ve rounded up all of the best scents that smell like Hawaii to bring this gorgeous state to you.
Read on for all of our top picks!
Demeter Hawaiian Vanilla by Demeter
Spritz Demeter Hawaiian Vanilla by Demeter once or twice and you’ll find yourself transported to Hawaii in mere seconds. This rich, potent fragrance dazzles with its Hawaii-infused notes of fresh vanilla bean. Expect a fusion of delicious-dessert vanilla and fresh-coconut-sipping vanilla: the best combination while you’re tanning on the beach.
Recommended related fragrances: Demeter Vanilla Cake Batter by Demeter, Demeter Salt Air by Demeter, Demeter Pina Colada by Demeter
Montale Tropical Wood by Montale
Montale Tropical Wood by Montale might just be one of the most complex, Hawaiian-inspired scents. A gorgeous fusion of tropical, fruity, and woody notes, Tropical Wood opens with a splash of bergamot, passion fruit, and pineapple, which paves the way to an intense, ever-lasting base of white musk and Madagascar vanilla.
Recommended related fragrances: Jean Paul Gaultier by Jean Paul Gaultier, Montale Roses Musk by Montale, Montale Intense Café by Montale
Replica Beachwalk by Maison Margiela
Each Replica by Maison Margiela perfume was designed to emulate a feeling or occasion and Replica Beachwalk by Maison Margiela might just be the very best when it comes to scents that smell like Hawaii. Its core notes include coconut and musk, balanced with bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper.
Recommended related fragrances: Replica Lazy Sunday Morning by Maison Margiela, Replica Flower Market by Maison Margiela, Obsession by Calvin Klein
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Aloha Tiare by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
The clue’s in the name when it comes to Comptoir Sud Pacifique Aloha Tiare by Comptoir Sud Pacifique. Hawaii-inspired from start to finish, this beautiful perfume zooms in on fresh, tropical flowers and an all-round feeling of good vibes. Floral, sweet, coconutty, and vanilla-infused all at once, this hard-to-resist perfume is a top choice for bringing to life the scents of Hawaii.
Recommended related fragrances: Paloma Picasso by Paloma Picasso, Halloween by Jesus Del Pozo, Pink Sugar by Aquolina
Jil Sander Sun Delight by Jil Sander
A spritz of Jil Sander Sun Delight by Jil Sander goes best with a brightly colored bikini and your favorite sunglasses. Floral, sweet, and tropical, it blends passionfruit, mignonette, and bergamot with gorgeous heart notes of frangipani and vanilla. Soft and airy, this is a vacation scent that you’ll pack along as an essential next time you travel.
Recommended related fragrances: Hot Couture by Givenchy, Jil Sander Sun by Jil Sander, Jil Sander Sport by Jil Sander
Escada Marine Groove by Escada
Escada Marine Groove by Escada champions passionfruit as a fragrance note and it’s fair to say not many scents that smell like Hawaii do it quite as in stately as Marine Grove. A wholly tropical perfume from start to finish, this compliment-getter promises to sink into the skin and stay there for hours on end.
Recommended related fragrances: Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture, Bright Crystal by Versace, Rock’n Rose by Valentino
Mancera Coco Vanille by Mancera
You’ll want a night time perfume when you next head to Hawaii and Mancera Coco Vanille by Mancera is one of our favorites. Blending vanilla and coconut with peach, tiare flower, and ylang-ylang, this potent scent is a top choice for humid evenings and rainbow sunsets.
Recommended related fragrances: L’air Du Temps by Nina Ricci, Ombre Rose by Brosseau, Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez
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Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
