Manel | Dubai Perfume – Island Bliss (Armaf)
N$1,000.00
Island Bliss is a women’s fragrance from Armaf, released in 2024 as part of their “Delights” collection.
It describes itself as a floral-fruity-gourmand scent with a tropical flavour.
According to one retailer:
“opens with wild berries and green notes; heart of coconut, orange blossom, water lily and lactones; base of vanilla, tonka bean and musk.”
Scent profile & notes
Top notes
Wild berries
Green notes (fresh foliage / leaves)
Middle (heart)
Coconut
Orange blossom
Water lily
Lactones (giving a creamy/“milk-/coconut milk” texture)
Base
Vanilla
Tonka bean
Musk
Overall impression
The combination gives a tropical feel: imagine berries + greenery → then creamy coconut & florals → finally cozy vanilla & musk.
According to Fragrantica the main accords include vanilla, coconut, sweet, white floral, fruity, lactonic, musky.
Some reviewers say it evokes a “sunlit tropical escape”, “beachy”, “coconutty milkshake” type vibe.
Performance & wearability
Suggested for spring / summer (because of its bright fruity-tropical character) and daytime / casual wear.
Longevity: Many sources state around 6-8 hours on skin.
Sillage (how far the scent projects) : Moderate — noticeable, but not overwhelming. Some users say after a few hours it settles close to the skin.
Some mixed reviews:
“I don’t really like this perfume … the opening is green, then heavy lactonic, musky…”
Others: “Very sweet with berry and coconut notes … makes me smile when I put it on.”
Who it’s good for
If you enjoy gourmand tropical scents: coconut, vanilla, creamy textures + fruit & florals, this one should hit many of those notes.
If you want something fun, wearable in warmer months, with a laid-back yet sweet tropical feel.
If you like fragrances that lean youthful and “vacation-day” in mood.