Finca Vigía Eau de Parfum Cologne

Finca Vigía, meaning "lookout house", is the place Ernest Hemingway called home for over 20 years. Friends and family called his home "Papa's Hideaway". There, Hemingway wrote two of his most celebrated novels: For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea. A Movable Feast was written there as well. Located in Havana, Cuba, The Finca served as inspiration when we developed the signature fragrance used in the Finca Vigía line of scented products.

Q: Is this fragrance for a man or a woman?

A: This is a masculine fragrance designed for men. However, many women love the fragrance so much that they are purchasing it for themselves.

Q: Is this perfume or cologne?

A: Actually, it is an Eau de Parfum (EdP). Eau de Parfum is a historically genderless term used to describe both men’s and women’s fragrances.

Generally, an Eau de Toilette concentration can range between 5% and 12%, while an Eau de Parfum concentration can range between 12% and 18%, although the concentrations of EDT versus EdP can vary.

EdP contains a higher concentration of essential/fragrance oils than Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne, and Eau de Fraiche.

In other words, our Eau de Parfum has a higher fragrance concentration, resulting in a longer-lasting and more aromatic application.

Our Signature Finca Vigía Eau de Parfum contains 12% pure perfume essence and can last for about five to eight hours depending on your skin's chemistry. Some customers have reported the fragrance lasts all day.

Q: What is the best way to apply Barberry Coast fragrances?

A: The fragrancex website has a great "how-to" on applying fragrances that we've adapted here for our Barberry Coast fragrances.

Apply right after you shower onto dry skin. The shower cleanses your body of any other scents and opens your pores, which helps the scent absorb. Completely dry your skin and then spray.

Hold the spray bottle 3–6 inches from your body. If you hold the bottle any closer you risk over-applying; any further and you will likely under-apply.

Apply cologne to heated areas of your body. The heat helps diffuse the scent throughout the day and allows it to meld with your body chemistry to develop your signature scent. Heated areas include your neck, chest, pulse points, forearms or inner elbows.

Start with a light application. If you are new to using fragrances do not apply the EdP to all of the aforementioned heated body areas. Choose one area and start with one spray. If you notice that your scent fades quickly, choose another area and spray the fragrance there next time you apply. You might want to ask the opinion of a close friend or family member if the application is appropriate, as you can become nose-blind to scents you wear often.

Top 3 Common Mistakes in Applying Fragrances

Mistake #1: Spraying the fragrance on your clothing. Spraying cologne directly on your clothes prevents it from mixing with your natural oils, which is what gives it its unique quality. This can also prevent the scent from going through its scent stages, rendering the scent flat and monochrome. Finally, spraying a fragrance directly on clothing can be harmful to some fabrics.

Mistake #2: Spraying a mist cloud and walking through it. While it may seem like this method prevents over-application, it actually renders the cologne almost useless. The majority of your cologne needs to be placed on your body, and applying cologne this way means most of it ends up on the floor.

Mistake #3: Rubbing the fragrance onto the skin. Rubbing the cologne into your skin actually makes the scent fade faster as it breaks the molecular bond in the fragrance. If you’re not going to spray the fragrance then simply dab, but don’t rub.

Alcohol, distilled water, blend of essential oils, extracts, absolutes, and fragrance oils (phthalate free).

Also includes: Masculinity, Courage, Good Taste, and Valor.

No Harsh or Harmful Chemicals:
We promise NO harsh, harmful, or toxic ingredients such as Parabens, Sulphates, Dyes, Phthalates, DEP (Diethyl Phthalates), or any petroleum or coal tar ingredients such as Toluene which is found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure to these is linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and reproductive issues.

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