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Utopia Vanilla Coco 21
- Longevity5/5
- 5 / 5
- Projection5/5
- 5 / 5
- Sillage5/5
- 5 / 5
- Value2/5
- 2 / 5
- Bottle4/5
- 4 / 5
- After several wears
- Tested at home
- On skin
Kayali perfumes are not usually my cup of tea, but this is one of the few that I own.
Utopia is full of heady white florals, creamy coconut, and sweet vanilla. The honeysuckle adds a slight brightness to the bouquet of creamy white florals. It is a linear scent, but I adore it so much that I don't mind smelling the same thing for hours. The coconut is a nice complement to the florals. It is a lightly sweet and creamy coconut milk scent. The patchouli adds a little bit of depth, but it isn't too dark and earthy - it is relatively clean. The sandalwood and musk base is pretty generic but adds some spicy woodiness and warmth to the scent. I do have to say this isn't the most natural-smelling perfume out there, but I find it enjoyable nonetheless.
You absolutely have to love white floral scents or this will probably be too much for you. It is full of very, very strong white florals and is a powerful scent in general - one spray is plenty for me. It has excellent projection and performance, lasting days on clothes.
I rarely comment on the bottle, but I do not like the metallic coating on this bottle. Though pretty at first, it is a fingerprint magnet and chips/wears off easily, leaving ugly dark marks.
This is one best used in moderation as it is very powerful and can definitely be headache inducing for some. I think it would be best for outdoor events and as an night time scent. It is a scent I wear when lounging around at home and for bedtime as I do not have any occasion to wear it out... and it is *definitely* too much for work 😅
I give it an 8/10 as I think it is a bit too strong which limits its versatility, and it is more artificial smelling than I would prefer. Having said this, I really enjoy it especially once it settles down a bit.