Gorse
Laboratory PerfumesEau de Toilette2012
Side by side
Gorse vs. Virgin Island Water
Gorse rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gorse | Virgin Island Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Perry | — |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gorse
Citrus
Coconut
Lactonic
Yellow Floral
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Musky
Aromatic
Virgin Island Water
Citrus
Sweet
White Floral
Tropical
Coconut
Woody
Patchouli
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLemonCoconutMandarin OrangeLimeCardamomGingerFurze
BergamotKey LimeTropical Fruits
Heart
JasmineLily of the ValleyYlang-Ylang
Coconut MilkJasmineWhite Flowers
Base
MilkAmberMusk
Tonka BeanWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gorse | Virgin Island Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most citrus fragrances play it safe. Gorse leans into something stranger, the actual botanical, furze, not just 'green notes.' Coconut, but not in a tropical-drink way. More the memory of it.Gorse
This one leans heavily into coconut, so if tropical scents make you think of dollar-store sunscreens, steer clear. But if you want a sophisticated tropical that stays close to the skin and smells.Virgin Island Water
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Gorse | Virgin Island Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $29.39fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $200.95fragranceshop |
| 3.3 oz | — | $234.95fragranceshop |
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