Zuma.

Zuma arrived in 2013 as the second scent of YOSH’s California Aromascapes series, a quartet that translates the state’s coastal moods into perfume. Yosh Han, the house’s founder, drew on the breezy, sun‑kissed stretches of Southern California, letting coconut evoke surf‑foam while jasmine captures the night‑bloom that follows a beach sunset. The fragrance slots into YOSH’s chakra‑balanced narrative, aligning the sacral energy of sensual warmth with a hint of tropical clarity.

Unlike many tropical compositions that lean on citrus, Zuma leans on a single, creamy coconut note that sits atop an exotic floral heart. The night‑blooming jasmine is sourced from Indian farms, giving a richer, slightly animalic edge than typical white florals. The base blends sandalwood with an undefined “exotic woods” accord, grounding the airy top with a lingering, sun‑warmed timber that hints at California’s red‑wood forests.

At first spray, coconut bursts forward, a milky wave that feels like fresh surf foam on skin. Within ten minutes the bright, slightly sweet coconut mellows, giving way to a lush jasmine core that unfurls like a moonlit garden beside the tide. As the heart settles, a warm sandalwood emerges, its creamy grain softened by the mysterious exotic woods, creating a drydown that clings like a sun‑tanned boardwalk after dusk. The scent lingers for about five hours on average, fading into a faint, woody whisper that still hints at the original tropical breeze.

Zuma quickly became a cult favorite among YOSH’s coastal fans, especially those who discovered it at Anthropologie’s boutique displays. Its unisex appeal and beach‑inspired vibe resonated with a community that values scent as an emotional anchor, aligning with the brand’s chakra‑balance ethos. Though production ceased, the fragrance still circulates on secondary markets, sparking conversations about its rare blend of coconut and night‑blooming jasmine.