03/03/2015
ColinM
516 Reviews
ColinM
Solid vanilla
I have never tried (smelled or tasted) the “true” Madagascar vanilla, so I am not sure if this scent is faithful to its name. What I can say is that is surely smells much good and looks natural indeed, this meaning it’s rich, nuanced, at the same time almost austere with its straightforward, sweet and dusty vanilla note gently surrounded by a whiff of flowers, spices and discreet woods. The opening is really great and pleasant, almost “narcotic” for its power, although sadly it soon quietens down. The evolution is subtle, but not boring, as you get some nice nuances and overall the sweetness is really discreet and tamed down. Basically it evolves on a woody-ambery vanillic scent with a really dry, velvety, dusty substance, which makes it pleasant and refined to wear – even for “non-fans” of vanilla (well, of course if you hate it you’ll hate this scent; but surely it’s more versatile, realistic and appealing than others). The flowers are almost unperceivable but they’re there, especially the carnation (crunchy and sour), which emerges after a while. The same for sandalwood, which I get after one hour or so: clean, subtle, less sweet than usual. It’s anyway all about shades and hues around this central “monolith” of vanilla, so even if overall this scent is less boring than others, it soon becomes a bit monotone. Nonetheless it’s warm, elegant and pleasant, just a bit linear. Finally, the persistence is not huge (which is good for me in this case).
6,5-7/10
6,5-7/10
