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Vanilla Exquisite
Wow, what a scent!
I stumbled upon Vanille de Zanzibar while researching vanilla fragrances. It has been on my watchlist since I registered here. Thanks to a swap with a lovely perfumer, I now have the pleasure of owning it.
The scent:
Vanilla is in the name, and you definitely get vanilla. A lot of vanilla. But not just that :-)
Right upon spraying, a wonderful, lush, sweet, very spicy-vanilla scent unfolds. The sweetness here is not sugary but has a comforting heaviness that gently and smoothly settles on the skin and nose.
With my eyes closed (and a bit of imagination), I initially perceive a slight fruity hint, which, if present at all, remains in the background.
I think this very aromatic, slightly resinous spice is partly due to jasmine, but mainly to Peru balsam.
This balsam is also attributed with anxiety-relieving, calming, and stress-reducing properties; it is said to contribute to physical and mental well-being and inner calm... which makes the scent a perfect companion for autumn and winter.
Many people do not like the darker and colder seasons. I can imagine that a cozy, warm comfort scent like this contributes greatly to harmony and a better mood. Of course, this is assuming one enjoys this fragrance direction. And for people like me, who really love autumn and winter, Vanille de Zanzibar is all the more a wonderful companion.
On my skin, there is not a very differentiated scent progression. The spicy sweetness remains for a long time (five, six hours) and gradually becomes weaker and closer to the skin. Towards the end, a delicate, still vanilla musk remains. I do not recognize patchouli and sandalwood, but they surely round out the base harmoniously.
The bottle is a dream - very simple, yet heavy and elegant due to the metal application above the glass, with a high-quality, heavy cap.
So, if you like vanilla with a certain something, and not just "sweet," you should definitely try Vanille de Zanzibar.
I stumbled upon Vanille de Zanzibar while researching vanilla fragrances. It has been on my watchlist since I registered here. Thanks to a swap with a lovely perfumer, I now have the pleasure of owning it.
The scent:
Vanilla is in the name, and you definitely get vanilla. A lot of vanilla. But not just that :-)
Right upon spraying, a wonderful, lush, sweet, very spicy-vanilla scent unfolds. The sweetness here is not sugary but has a comforting heaviness that gently and smoothly settles on the skin and nose.
With my eyes closed (and a bit of imagination), I initially perceive a slight fruity hint, which, if present at all, remains in the background.
I think this very aromatic, slightly resinous spice is partly due to jasmine, but mainly to Peru balsam.
This balsam is also attributed with anxiety-relieving, calming, and stress-reducing properties; it is said to contribute to physical and mental well-being and inner calm... which makes the scent a perfect companion for autumn and winter.
Many people do not like the darker and colder seasons. I can imagine that a cozy, warm comfort scent like this contributes greatly to harmony and a better mood. Of course, this is assuming one enjoys this fragrance direction. And for people like me, who really love autumn and winter, Vanille de Zanzibar is all the more a wonderful companion.
On my skin, there is not a very differentiated scent progression. The spicy sweetness remains for a long time (five, six hours) and gradually becomes weaker and closer to the skin. Towards the end, a delicate, still vanilla musk remains. I do not recognize patchouli and sandalwood, but they surely round out the base harmoniously.
The bottle is a dream - very simple, yet heavy and elegant due to the metal application above the glass, with a high-quality, heavy cap.
So, if you like vanilla with a certain something, and not just "sweet," you should definitely try Vanille de Zanzibar.
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4 Comments
I'm hooked! :-D That sounds very tempting!