Island Blackstrap by Solstice Scents bottle
Solstice Scents

Island Blackstrap

3.8/5 · 49 votes Unisex 2019
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Molasses
Heart notes
Tahitian Gardenia
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day85
Night62
Summer100
Spring54
Fall31
Winter23
Our take

Molasses and pineapple meet first, thick and gold, like syrup poured over sliced fruit on a hot morning. The coconut is present from the start and stays through the heart, repeating rather than developing. Rum adds a warm bite that keeps the sweet opening from feeling flat.

Frangipani and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral layer that sits close to the skin and moves with the body. Sea water notes give a faint cool edge, though the blend never turns sharp or clean. Vetiver and oak anchor the later hours with a dry, woody finish that grounds the tropical fruit.

Tahitian gardenia lingers in the background, gentle and creamy. The scent suits a breezy afternoon outdoors, surrounded by sunlight and open air. It works for someone who enjoys coconut-forward blends but wants a woody base to keep them steady. Wear it when the day is bright and you prefer a fragrance that stays near, not one that announces itself across a distance.

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