Bossa by Granado

Nothing new to add for the community. Delicious fresh-tropical vibe, perfect for summer. The only downside is the longevity is just short.

Super summery fragrance, no surprises but perfect for the price. The competition like Malibu or VIW is crazy popular; this is similar but way more reasonable. Are the others better? Yes, but is the difference worth it? No. It’s citrusy without being overpowering, with a floral touch and that coconut scent like fresh sunscreen. White florals, coconut, and musk, perfect for the beach. Unisex, medium longevity, and I’ve noticed it for about 4 hours.

Refreshing. It smells wonderful and is great for high temperatures. It doesn’t have great sillage or projection in my opinion, but close to the skin it leaves a very pleasant, summery scent.

As usual: the hype from YouTubers and a perfume that lasts less than an hour on the skin at designer prices when it should be supermarket quality. Does it smell bad? No. Does it justify the purchase? Not really. It smells fine if sold at Mercadona or bottled at Lidl for ten euros, but not like this. It’s a scam to trick the gullible. I’m tired of reviews that sell smoke instead of fragrance.

I bought a decant and I’m not sure if it’s my skin, the fragrance, or a bad decant, but after 2 minutes it smells terrible. An rancid odor, like a closed old closet, a total nightmare.

The moment I tried Bossa, I was reminded of Soleil Blanc. I bought it blindly thinking it would be different, with a more marine touch and less sweetness (without declared tonka bean). But it wasn’t. Without being able to compare them directly, I feel the fragrance is very similar to Tom Ford and I haven’t found the twist I was looking for. Also, like with Soleil, Bossa feels too sweet for summer after its rich opening and too tropical for the rest of the year. And although it’s unisex, I prefer smelling it on my partner than on myself. Still, if you’re looking for that sweet beachy coconut aroma or a more affordable version of Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc, considering the price, scent, and longevity, this is a recommended purchase.

Another hype I tested, and the first one that came to mind was Coconut Fizz by Aqua Allegoria—a discontinued scent that, while more citrusy, aquatic, and fruity, shares that dry, non-sweet touch with Bossa. However, the latter stands out more for its floral side: frangipani, tiaré, cashmere, and musk, which give it a velvety dry-down. They convey the same vibe; it’s a fresh, summery fragrance, but if you already own something similar, you’re not discovering anything new. I’d say it’s unisex, though in my opinion, it leans slightly feminine.

100% tropical fragrance. I liked the opening quite a bit, it’s a pity that the dry-down goes to a sunscreen-type aroma that I feel leans more feminine. If the opening lasted forever, this perfume would end up in my collection, but the dry-down isn’t for me. Regardless of personal taste, it’s a good perfume; you can perceive quality and it has good construction.

It’s not impressively original, but by no means is it banal or dispensable. I didn’t really know Granado before, except in passing: years ago, a trip to Brazil brought my sister and cousins some fancy soaps, and now, spotting their shop in Chiado, Lisbon (though I must admit I never paid much attention), life’s little coincidences led me to read the latest Bossa review while in Cascais (I was there for work). Curiosity got the better of me, so I headed to Lisbon to visit the shop and take a little stroll. I really enjoyed the experience. Indeed, Bossa plays in the league of summer, tropical, coastal scents like 4711’s Coconut Water & Yuzu or perhaps Victoria’s Secret’s Tease Dreamer, but without being identical to them except for that coconut note. In my opinion, it’s crafted to stay as far away from the ultra-famous Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen as possible, which I think is a success. While I’m not one of those who get most excited by this type of fragrance, I must say this one offers a breath of fresh air compared to the trendy tropical scents that have overdone the “gourmand” aspect (some could be sprayed in tea rooms and bakeries to tempt customers into buying seasonal desserts). With its fresh citrus opening that hints at a seaside ensemble of marine notes and solar accords based on tiaré, frangipani, and obviously coconut, Bossa doesn’t seek the sweetness of current trends or the perfume diva posturing of Instagram, which is refreshing in these times. A product to give and receive pleasure in hot seasons without causing chemical bronchitis or diabetic comas to the surroundings. I found @Elena79’s review hilarious when she mentioned that summer posturing; it stripped away the innocent veil I was carrying. I had no idea what “effortless style” or “white crochet dress” meant until I read it, nor did I realize the paraphernalia used to project the image of the “perfectly casual” person, which is indeed seen at beach bars or seaside restaurants. It’s true that sometimes, with legs wrapped in towels, hair matted by salt, and wearing colorful t-shirts to protect them from sunscreen or tanning oil, you end up comparing yourself or having a beer at the beach bar and finding people (mostly women) dressed in pristine white without a single grain of sand disturbing the perfect glow of their skin, emanating intoxicating fragrances that mix with the food’s aromas. Innocently (foolishly), you wonder how they managed to be born so perfect, but no… they are products for and of the posturing of this 21st century. I ended up looking like an idiot for not imagining it before. Anyway, I laughed my head off, for myself and for them (or him). NOTE: Sorry for the digression of writing such long reviews with things that are sometimes just my own reflections, but I like to do it that way and read them too. Summary: A good proposal, though perhaps a bit pricey. I recommend trying it in person if possible, as it is definitely worth the consideration.

Summer and cheerful fragrance, suitable for wearing casually on hot days. It opens fully citrusy (lime) and is diffusive thanks to coumarin. After about 20 minutes, you can appreciate the C18 aldehyde that gives the coconut scent to the blend, though over time it will fade into the background. Meanwhile, timidly, slight marine and yellow floral notes appear. The musk takes on a leading role, being present throughout the fragrance’s duration. In my case, it lasts about 6 hours, with moderate trail and projection. After an hour and a half, it reminds me quite a bit of Adolfo Domínguez’s lime-tonka fresh water, except that in this one we don’t find the slight coconut touch that Bossa has in the dry-down. The fragrance feels high-quality, although it’s true that the essential oils and chemical aromas used are not especially expensive (frangipani and tiaré are a bit pricier, but nothing exorbitant). This is why I think it’s slightly overpriced (60€ for 100ml) for the type of casual fragrance it is. Personally, this Bossa is completely dispensable for me, as the dry-down is very similar to Lima-Tonka (which cost me less than 20€ for 200ml), and it would also be similar to the inspiration I have for Creed’s Virgin Island Water.