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LA MAR
by House of BŌ
This perfume captures a serene, luxurious beach ambience with a refined blend of white florals, marine notes, and a creamy, subtly sweet base. It opens with a crisp sea breeze and fresh pink pepper, leading into a luminous tuberose and jasmine sambac heart laced with salted air, evoking a vivid impression of a sunny coastal day. The base, embracing almond milk and olibanum, adds a delicate richness without sweetness, creating a surprisingly cohesive and elegant aroma. While some find it too saline or tuberose-heavy, others describe it as a uniquely blended, opulent beach perfume—distinct from typical tropical coconut or sunscreen scents—perfect for summer days and evening sophistication. Its longevity is inconsistent, with some reporting up to 8 hours, but others note impractically short wear time.
Pros
- +The marine and white floral accords create a fresh, luxurious beach atmosphere with high sophistication and elegance
- +The salty sea air is tangy and real, not cardboard-like or synthetic, setting it apart from other aquatic scents
- +It balances creamy sweetness with clean hydration, avoiding the sticky or tropical pitfalls of similar fragrances
Cons
- −The tuberose and animalic facets can feel overpowering for those unaccustomed to white florals or salty-seawater notes
- −Longevity is notably weak for many users, despite ample performance for some
- −Price point is seen as excessive, especially given the variable wear time