Vanille & Safran Berdoues 2021

I became aware of this fragrance through various Parfumo suggestions and videos on YouTube. What makes it so special? Many users write that it smells like "warm vanilla pudding". Ok?

So, as is so often the case, I first studied the fragrance pyramid. Personally, I love vanilla more than anything, and I really like saffron in most cases (not you "BR540"!). The "sweet" and "gourmand" fragrance categories are also my personal favorites in the fragrance world. So I was intrigued to try this one, so I just had a look in the souk to see what was on offer. And it's only now that I realize: it's so cheap! So (unfortunately), as is often the case, I didn't think about it and simply ordered a used bottle from the souk for just €20.

The fragrance arrives, I spray it on and... WOW!

I fall into a nostalgic coma. The summer of 2023, a dream of mine and my family finally came true: a trip to Japan! There, and especially throughout Asia, the convenience culture is huge. You can't walk 10 meters there without coming across the nearest セブンイレブン (7/11) or a ファミマート (Family Mart). And there, in the refrigerated section, there are these ready-made puddings everywhere. I'm really not a big fan of puddings in general and certainly not of ready-made ones. And yet... When I smelled this scent, I found myself right on a hot summer night at around 1:00 am on the outskirts of Kyōto. I'm sitting by the river, just happy, and my brother is sitting next to me with this very pudding in his hand. How I miss this moment!

So now to the fragrance: it could have just been called "Replica - Afternoon Dessert" and I would have bought it.
It opens strongly vanilla-like, the saffron slightly flattering in the background. Musk also joins in quite quickly, the result: a very sweet, incredibly delicious vanilla pudding that I would just love to eat.

Longevity and sillage are rather poor, as described several times and can also be seen in the reviews. The fragrance is only perceptible close to the skin after about 2 hours and only lasts for about 5 hours. I wouldn't generally wear this fragrance when I leave the house. I think it's really beautiful, but I can't think of an occasion in everyday life when I would want to smell like vanilla pudding. But it's all the nicer for the colder days when you can just sit at home in the warmth and relax in front of the fireplace.

The price is unbeatable! I have yet to find a gourmand that costs so little and that I like so much at the same time. Excuse my cheesy story, but this aspect makes this fragrance one of my favorites. A clear recommendation for anyone who loves vanilla!