Hawaiian Ruby Guava Pacifica for women and men

Pleasant enough, but doesn't do a whole lot for me. On initial spray, it has a sweet fruity scent that reminds me of Herbal Essences shampoo - nice, but kind of generic. From there it becomes juicier, and the sweet-but-tart guava is enjoyable. Unfortunately for me, this phase does not last, and the scent fades back into generic fruity-floral land.

I have the candle version of this fragrance, and after 5 or 6 years it still smells GREAT- tart-sweet, juicy and mouthwatering! The Pacifica fragrances are sold at my local Whole Foods.

Their candles are fantastic. I've had this in candle form for a couple of years and it's still got a delicious, juicy scent. Our local Target used to stock Pacifica, but not anymore and I haven't come across it anywhere else.

Despite the initial sharp grapefruit note, this is pleasant, sweet-smelling and very fruity i.e. it does exactly what it says on the tin. I bought the solid version online, primarily as a tester, and am glad I didn't spend the extra on the spray bottle. It is definitely one for the youngsters and not so much the mature lady, although it is pleasant to wear, say, just around the house at weekends. Staying power isn't great, but maybe that's just the solid version.

I like this, but do not love it. The smell of Grapefruit is overpowering. It is a nice pick me up scent, but not intended to be worn as a perfume.

Hawaiian Ruby Guava smells like super-ripe fruits through and through, where 'ruby' is the operative word. The grapefruit is deeply red and sweet, and the guava smells as it's been sitting in the sun for days beyond peak ripening.

Coconut really makes the composition luscious and creates a somewhat waxy drydown.

Juicy, vibrant and fun. I feel an urge to go find a tropical beach party!

Somehow I imagine the scents of Hawaii to have more depth and character than what this perfume reveals. I still like Ruby Guava.It starts out with delicious red citrus squeezed fruits, like guava and grapefruit. It's not that complex, but I can smell a soft coconut lingering around the fruits, along with surfboard wax! I think this perfume will be perfect for lazy daze by the pool..I'm going to layer it with vanilla body oil and it will rock.

This is 100% sweet, fresh squeezed guava juice, woody pulp and all, with a touch of nutty coconut milk. It's tropical and fruity--simply delicious. For women AND men? Methinks not.

Pacific HAWAIIAN RUBY GUAVA smells like fresh-cut guava with grapefruit juice squeezed on top of it. Both fruits smell very delicious and natural (as advertised), and they sit atop a light base of coconut. This is a nice Demeter-like tropical creation which I could see wearing on vacation in some far-away Caribbean place.

As I'm in the midst of a twelve-step post-Agent Purple detox program, it seems the perfect time to put these all-natural Pacifica "perfumes" to the test.

I'll stow my first review here for the time being, though I am currently wearing INDIAN COCONUT NECTAR (a special edition available only at a certain s-named online emporium and not in the database).

INDIAN COCONUT NECTAR is a sweet toasted coconut dream come true. In evaluating such a "perfume" (says the label guilelessly on my roll-on bottle, clearly revealing a total lack of knowledge of the most fundamental facts of perfumery on the part of the manufacturer and the company's founder, who appears to be a California surfer chick), I think that it's important to ask whether it meets what reasonable expectations one might have.

First, the cost is quite low--somewhere in the range of one-fifth to one-tenth the price of most niche perfumery--do you get what you paid for? Second, the claim is that these creations are all natural. Do they smell entirely natural? Third, do they serve the purpose for which they were intended?

I have to give a resounding yes, yes, yes, to the survey for INDIAN COCONUT NECTAR, which is obviously intended to provide a natural coconut scent (which it does), no more and no less, though I do detect a smidgeon of what appears to be light woodiness. If you want to smell like toasted coconut, or just sit with your nostrils glued to your wrist in order to sniff a lovely all-natural coconut smell, then I say: yes, shell out the $9--it's worth it!

A smooth, gently sweet, elegant fruity blend. The cucumber-crisp, melony, almost nectar-like sweetness of guava is perfectly balanced with a cool, oily cocount. The result is evocative of smoothness; creamy-smooth coconut oil, with it's clean-smelling butteriness, a juicy but elegant guava with a hint of dry, reedy beachgrass. Fresh, bright as morning dew and very desirable. Something about it makes me think of a warm morning on the beaches of someplace very green, blue, with a hint of dry stone and totally bleached in sunshine--like Australia. Beautiful! One of my favorites from "Pacifica".

This is a sweet summer vacation scent. Like a tropical drink sans the alcohol. I use the solid perfume and you really can't overdo it. It's really lovely.

I like the combo of guava and coconut, but unfortunately with the citrus it's just too tart for me. The sour makes it a little too genuinely candy-foody. However, I still give it a 'like' because it smells yummy and the Pacifica products on the whole are so excellent - I just can't have this particular fragrance on me. I concur with some other folks and say I prefer the candle.

This one is very simple. Right away, I gets a smell of grapefruit+guava juice, which is light and refreshing (totally awesome), and it dries down quickly and it becomes cherry flavoured Starburst. It's yummy but not in a sugary fruity gourmand way. I can see this one more wearable toward women, and I prefer the solid perfume.

The solid perfume smells strongly of ruby grapefruit and coconut, with a hint of guava somewhere deep down. A summery, fruity scent. A tad stronger than other Pacifica solids. I prefer this scent in the candle, rather than wearing it.

Awesome perfume!! I love it so much i spray it on me every day. But I am thinking of getting more pacifica since i love this one so much.. Does anyone have the french lilac one? I think I want to try it..

YUMMY!!! SOOOOO SWEET!!! It's like walking through a floral fruity rain forest on a hot summer day!!! Or like if you had a fruit food fight in a garden...yeah that's what it reminds me of...if that existed...so far my favorite from Pacifica.

Perfectly citrusy, tropical, juicy and fruity. Had no idea this was unisex but am pleased to have found a unisex scent that I can actually wear. Love it! ;') Although, it has this waxy and candle like edge in the drydown that I am not entirely fond of. Not sure about the lasting power but this is a delicious daily pick-me-up type of fragrance. ;') The solid is just as yummy but it seems to last longer than the spray. This is perfect for the summer.

I only have the candle, but I get a very green/citrus vibe too. This is very tropical and easily loved by both sexes :)

This one is exactly what you would imagine Hawaii to smell like. Sun, sand and surf, exotic fruits, surfboard wax and a lot of coconut. Reminds me a little of the ruby red squirt soda. I typically don't like coconut in a perfume but this one is quite nice, perfect for summer. I gave my solid perfume of this to my 4-year old and she loves it!

I like the Pacifica line because it does not contain alcohol like most perfumes. I fell in love with this scent last Summer-also bought the body butter (which had a nice consistency). Im almost done with the spray now and dont know if I will buy another because the scent doesnt last very long.

this scent is absolutely great. it really lasts ! i like to spray it in my hair, it ends up smelling like coconut after a while. just the smell swifts you off your feet and takes you far away to an island in the pacific. i like to wear it on hot summer days!

I actually get a strong coconut smell in addition to the guava.

Although it's only note is guava, I get a strong grapefruit vibe- maybe it's the ruby connection (ocean spray ruby-red)

Ruby Guava is a summer beachy scent that kicks up it's heels and just wants to have non-stop fun. Never one to be shy or coy, she's the girl in the Brazilian thong bikini who knows she's the center of attention and loves it. She'll party till dawn, then get up and do it all over again...

Warning: spray lightly! A little of this goes a long way.