Vanilla Romance Bath & Body Works 2024 Fragrance Mist

absolute goodness. the initial spray can be a bit sharp, but once the smoky/woody/spicy notes sit and mellow out a bit, it's just a beautiful, nuanced vanilla that's sweet without being cloying or gourmand. it's classy and mature, but not grandma-ish in any way. i definitely see the comparisons to bonfire bash, by the fireplace, and vanilla skin, and i think this is also pretty similar to viva vanilla (not dupes, but they have a similar deep/smoky vanilla vibe that's perfect for cool weather). my only gripe is that for such a rich scent, the projection and longevity are pretty average when i expected this to perform as well as viva vanilla.