The latest perfume from Ellis Brooklyn makes you feel like you’ve spent all day basking in the beach on a tropical island, and lasted all day on my skin
I’m a firm believer in switching up your fragrances throughout the year. Although there are a few mainstays that work all year round, there’s something about swapping to a lighter, summery scent once the sun starts shining that can instantly boost your mood.
Although I’ve tried plenty over my years as a beauty writer, the latest launch from Ellis Brooklyn has shot straight to the top of my list of favourite perfumes, especially if you’re looking for a new summer scent. The brand new Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar fragrance has a fruity, tropical fragrance that instantly makes you visualise basking on a beach somewhere hot – even if you’ve not left the UK all year.
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The brand new Miami Nectar has just recently landed on Space NK, and comes in two different sizes. The full size 50ml bottle is priced at £126, whilst the travel-sized 10ml is £35 and the perfect size for throwing in your hand luggage when you jet off on holiday.
As soon as I sprayed Miami Nectar for the first time I knew it had jumped straight to the top of my summer perfume hot list. It has opening notes of pink pineapple, palm leaf and coconut water, which instantly give you that tropical feeling.
The heart notes are plumeria, jasmine and frangipani, giving it a slightly warmer, richer scent once it’s dried down. The final base notes are amberwood, vanilla and moss, which have a creamy scent to them, giving the overall perfume the perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness that makes it feel more grown up and sophisticated.
The Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar reminded me a little of Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Flora Verde Eau de Parfum, which is slightly cheaper at £70 for a 50ml bottle. However after owning and trying both, I do prefer the scent of Miami Nectar, which has a fresher and less musky fragrance.
Miami Nectar is also one of those scents that lasts all day – and I mean all day. A couple of quick spritzes in the morning, and I can still smell it on my clothes and skin when I get ready for bed at night. It’s also free from paraben and phthalates, as well as being made with vegan-friendly and eco-conscious ingredients, so it’s suitable for everyone (and all skin types).
The bottle itself has a nice premium feel to it too, and the cap has a magnetic closure that means it doesn’t come off when you throw it in your handbag. However there’s no denying that it is a splurge when it comes to the price, especially for a 50ml bottle.
If you do want something a little more cost-effective, the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Flora Verde is a great alternative, as is PHLUR’s Solar Power, £99, which has a scent inspired by “the glow of sunlight” – a summer fragrance if there ever was one. You could also opt for Sol De Janeiro’s Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 Mist, which is a bargain at £19.20 (down from £24) and has a similarly lovely tropical scent, but doesn’t quite have the same staying power as a traditional perfume.