As with several of Sarah McCartney's signature fragrances, What I Did On My Holidays was inspired by a character in one of McCartney's novels, in this case a teenage girl on holiday with her family at the British seaside. Fans of the brand will surely recognize that 4160 Tuesdays already has a "UK beach holiday" themed scent, but while Sunshine & Pancakes was rich with a variety of creatively evocative notes like jasmine and lemon, What I Did On My Holidays takes aim squarely at the real smells of a boardwalk-laced English holiday area: the kind full of chip shops, clanging arcade rides, and blissfully happy families. Creamy suntan lotion, brisk sea air, peppermint, cotton candy, and vanilla ice cream- there's a lot going on here, but it all combines into one perfectly relaxing, completely lovely day at the beach.

What I Did on My Holidays Sizes Available:

50ml

$125

0.7ml sample

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Here's what other people are saying about What I Did on My Holidays...

I got a sample of this bc peppermint was listed as one of the fragrances, and I love peppermint. The scent is very well made. You get hints of peppermint and ice cream and I get a bit of gingerbread, too. None of the scents are too obvious or overdone. My main complaint is that scent is so light, I can only smell it if I directly sniff my skin. I wouldn't buy this because the scent is so light.

By Michelle - Marketing from Miami on 10/31/2023

I've been enjoying this for years and am now debating my third bottle. It's a wonderful, fun fragrance that feels complex in the scents it evokes but certainly doesn't take itself seriously. I get sunscreen, cool mint-chip ice-cream, and cotton candy sweetness, with a bit of salty ocean breeze. Very evocative of childhood memories. The lasting power is fantastic, as it seems to go strong all day and doesn't require a heavy hand. Very rare for this kind of scent. Lasts on both skin and clothes (I can still smell it on a t-shirt the next day). It's youthful and very much feels like a boardwalk vacation in a bottle, which sets it apart from the typical sunscreentiaresolar fragrances you tend to get when looking for a beachy scent.

By Kristina - Pharmaceutical Sales from Toronto, Ontario on 1/21/2023

Did they change the formula on this scent? I have a bottle I purchased two years ago that I absolutely adore the scent of, so I ordered a new one. The new one has a different colored cap on top, and the scent smells nothing like the old one! I have a feeling the bottles got mixed up or something, but if they didn't then I must review it accordingly. Don't get me wrong, the new bottle smells good, but it is very far from the scent that I loved. Comparing it to the old one which is unfortunately almost empty now, the old one is miles ahead

By Justin - Sales from Round Rock on 5/15/2022

Smells like Bath and Body Works coconut lime verbena!! But more expensive. You can definitely smell the peppermint, not overpowering, you can just smell it in the background of the suntan lotion and sea smells. The peppermint comes in stronger after a while. Then the vanilla mingles with the sun tan lotion, until it turns into a peppermint vanilla. In warmer weather, the sun tan lotion stays for a while and mingles with the vanilla and peppermint. A really lovely scent.

By AVH - EA from OC on 7/17/2021

Smells just like B&BW Coconut Lime Verbena on me. I happen to like that scent, and it does last a long time.

By SweeGirl - Business from Pittsburgh on 10/10/2017

OK, I'm back to update! I wasn't sure about this fragrance initially but it grew on me as I sampled it. I always thought it was lovely but just wasn't sure it was for me. Well I bought a full bottle and don't regret it at all - I am mnow IN LOVE with this fragrance! I've tried a few fragrances from this house and wasn't impressed but this, THIS is magnificent. I always get compliments when I wear it. It's initially strong but it mellows after about 30 mins. Staying power is good - I've been wearing it for 6 hrs today and I can still smell it a couple of inches away from my wrist.

By Dee - IT Nerd from Texas on 2/16/2017

Really on the fence with this one. I get a lot of fig for some reason!? Then a suntan lotion smell and it's strong! Not the typical coconut based suntan lotion smell though. Not a hint of coconut here. Its a pleasant scent but i just don't know if I want to smell like suntan lotion to be honest.

By Dee - Nerd from Texas on 1/27/2017

Oh, how glorious! I did not care for another 4160 Tuesday scent I sampled but this is everything it's described as and just a real pleasure. I'm getting the soft peppermint and the coconut suntan lotion in a gorgeous, complementary pair. Just dreamy. I do not typically appreciate at all scents with notes like this candy floss or a lot of really sweet vanilla but these don't overpower. They just let you take in the whole holiday on the boardwalk experience. Really, really lovely. What a treat!

By Emily - from Indianapolis on 8/7/2015

This was a nice surprise. I was expecting sugar overload but found a nice sweet coconut-vanilla with a hint of mint and just enough calone to make it feel beachy (no super melon here). It doesn't seem to have the best longevity for me, maybe 4 hours, but I don't mind reapplying. Sillage is quite close.

By Liz - from Austin on 7/18/2014

This scent has definitely piqued my curiosity for the rest of the 4160 Tuesdays line! The opening is pleasantly green and minty, with an underlying smooth, lightly creamy sweetness. The fresher notes dissipate after a little while, and the scent morphs as if telling a story. I'm not sure how suntan lotion was interpreted without using coconut (or at least without featuring it prominently enough to really pick out), but it's happening and it's very successful! Later still, the afterglow of the perfume is primarily the simple vanilla cotton candy accord, unapologetically sweet with a delicate soft touch. Fun, warmly happy, fresh and creamy. Love the scent memories!

By Erica - Biotech from Providence, RI on 6/6/2014

This scent definately smells like vacation! The scent of suntan lotion is what I might consider the base. It's very light and creamy, and I would consider it very feminine. I imagine wearing this at the beach in my bikini!

By Ashley - from Laramie on 5/5/2014

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