The smell in short
It smells mostly fruity and tropical. Pitahaya and pineapple leaf at the top, sea water and tiare flower in the middle and vanilla and palo santo at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Transcend notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
The Phluid Project Transcend EDP in detail
Transcend EDP comes from The Phluid Project. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
More from The Phluid Project
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Sillage and projection
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '68 and Vera Wang Princess spread further.
When in the day to wear Transcend
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its marine side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €72. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Vera Wang Princess and The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by tropical and marine. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and tropical smells and notes like sea water and vanilla. Less obvious notes include sea salt. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Transcend through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: winter, spring, summer and fall.
Transcend dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '68 (2 shared notes), Vera Wang Princess (2 shared notes), Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone (2 shared notes) and The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun unisex (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '68 starts from €34.
Questions people ask
Is Transcend unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Transcend last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.