This one came in today and after the gym felt like the perfect time to get it on skin. Genre Parfums When in Puerto Rico was released in a single, highly limited batch in 2024 and has never been restocked. It opens with a burst of juicy pineapple and creamy coconut, laced with salty ocean air and a subtle hint of tobacco that appears quietly in the heart and dry-down, like the gentle scent of cured leaves in the warm evening breeze. That understated tobacco touch lends a refined warmth without ever dominating or taking away from the tropical vibe. Unisex, radiant upon opening, and pure vacation in a bottle, it’s a fragrance that’s going to shine in the heat. Like Virgin Island Water, however, performance is somewhat limited. I get moderate projection for the first few hours, then a nice skin scent that wafts in the air afterwards. It is an extrait, so it will linger on skin, but I do wish it lasted a bit longer up top. The original drop sold out through a handful of small retailers for $50 for 50ml (pre-orders shipped around mid-July 2024) and has stayed gone ever since. Bottles now only surface occasionally on the secondhand market, and what was never an expensive bottle retail now pops up at a slight markup. I’ve had my eye on this one for a while and had passed on one a few months ago before finally picking this up last week. This scent is paradise with a slightly sophisticated twist. I wouldn’t say you need to chase a bottle, but if you enjoy this scent profile, it’s worth snagging at or just above original retail if you come across one.

Just curious what is everybody top three to Five scents that they may be reaching for more than others here at the end of 2025?