Fragrance comparison

Rem Coco vs Honolulu Sun

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 256 ratings analysed

Rem Coco

Reminiscence

3.95217 votes

Rank #8,796 CoconutMarine

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Honolulu Sun

Bath & Body Works

4.4939 votes

Rank #27,951 CoconutSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Rem Coco
Choose it for a coconut and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Honolulu Sun
Choose it for a coconut and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rem Coco3/7

Honolulu Sun3/7

Ratings & consensus: Honolulu Sun
Community sentiment: Honolulu Sun
Longevity: Rem Coco
Sillage & projection: Rem Coco
Value for money: Honolulu Sun
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rem Coco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rem CocoReminiscence

Honolulu SunBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

4.49/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%

Category winnerHonolulu SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

217 votes

62%Love

31%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerHonolulu SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityRem Coco

SillageRem Coco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value71

Category winnerHonolulu SunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

marine92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

coconut100%

sweet92%

marine84%

green77%

floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both coconut, marine and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Coconut NectarSea Notes

Heart

Coconut MilkSolar NotesFloral Notes

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

CoconutPalm LeafSea NotesCitruses

Heart

Coconut MilkPassion FlowerNectarine

Base

DriftwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Coconut Milk and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer100

Fall3

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#27,951

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu, Irina Burlakova, Vincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRem CocoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rem Coco by Reminiscence pairs coconut nectar with sharp sea notes over a clean musk and vanilla base. Unlike sugary tropical perfumes, this scent leans heavily into salty ocean air and crisp coconut water. It sits close to the skin during warm July afternoons, offering a breezy, sun-baked feel without heavy sweetness.

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Honolulu Sun by Bath & Body Works is a tropical escape in a bottle. It opens with a burst of fresh coconut and sea notes, evoking a sunny day at the beach. As it settles, passion flower and nectarine add a fruity sweetness that lingers on the skin. This scent is ideal for summer wear, perfectly capturing the relaxed, …

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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, Rem Coco or Honolulu Sun?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Rem Coco is rated 3.95/5 from 217 votes; Honolulu Sun is rated 4.49/5 from 39 votes. Choose Rem Coco for a coconut and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Honolulu Sun for a coconut and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rem Coco or Honolulu Sun?

Rem Coco lasts longest (Rem Coco 59/100, Honolulu Sun 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rem Coco or Honolulu Sun?

Rem Coco projects furthest (Rem Coco 51/100, Honolulu Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rem Coco and Honolulu Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coconut, marine and sweet accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Coconut Milk and Musk.

Is Rem Coco or Honolulu Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Honolulu Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Rem Coco is the stronger pick. Honolulu Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rem Coco and Honolulu Sun?

Rem Coco has top notes of Coconut Nectar and Sea Notes, heart notes of Coconut Milk, Solar Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Honolulu Sun has top notes of Coconut, Palm Leaf, Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Coconut Milk, Passion Flower and Nectarine, a base of Driftwood and Musk.