Fragrance comparison

Coconut Coast vs Shu Uemura

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 25 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Coconut Coast

Ulta Beauty

3.502 votes

Rank #65,928 CoconutVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #55,777 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shu Uemura takes 1 of 1 categories.

Coconut Coast
Choose it for a coconut and vanilla character.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Coconut Coast0/1

Shu Uemura1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shu Uemura

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Coconut CoastUlta Beauty

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CoconutCoconut WaterSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

VanillaEucalyptusMarigold

Base4-6 hrs

Vanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Sicilian Bergamot, Vanilla and Marigold. Durations are only published for Coconut Coast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 26%Date 17%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShu UemuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coconut Coast by Ulta Beauty delivers an easy-going splash of sunshine built around crisp coconut water and zesty Sicilian bergamot. The scent opens bright and thirst-quenching, quickly warming into a gentle heart of sweet vanilla, marigold, and a cooling trace of eucalyptus. Grounded by creamy sandalwood and soft amb…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coconut Coast or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura takes 1 of 1 categories. Coconut Coast is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Coconut Coast for a coconut and vanilla character. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Coconut Coast and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Sicilian Bergamot, Vanilla and Marigold.

Is Coconut Coast or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

Coconut Coast suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coconut Coast and Shu Uemura?

Coconut Coast has top notes of Coconut, Coconut Water and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Eucalyptus and Marigold, a base of Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.