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Bora Bora (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Olivier Polge

2002WomenClassic
7.0/ 10
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19 ratings
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Curve Bora Bora Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens on iris, mandarin orange and water lily and dries down to sandalwood and ginger. It has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: An easy daylight companion that fits morning plans.

How does it perform?

From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
5.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Creamy

What does Bora Bora (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. It reads feminine.

The top notes of iris, mandarin orange and water lily give a light, fresh start. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose, orchid and jasmine thicken the floral side. In the base, sandalwood and ginger soften things; the overall feel is sweet and creamy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Abaco Odelia and Annayake Mood for Tattoo Woman have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Iris
    • Mandarin orange
    • Water lily
  2. First hours

    • Orange blossom
    • Tuberose
    • Orchid
  3. Towards evening

    • Sandalwood
    • Ginger

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 53%
    Summer
  • 47%
    Spring
  • Daytime
    38%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Office
    13%
  • Nighttime
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026