For the longest time I've been searching for a lemon, vanilla blend perfume that is a little more complex than just those two notes alone, yet not aromatic or heavily spiced like other citrus vanilla blends I've tried. I finally found what I was looking for after this was recommended to me by a fellow perfume loving friend.
This is perfect. Lemon with a light, airy vanilla, thanks to the vanilla orchid, that's not heavy or drowning out the other notes. The violet leaf, lily of the valley, and honeysuckle add lift and freshness to this scent, which keeps any heaviness at bay, and the coumarin a lite herbal touch. All is grounded on a light cedar base, rounded out with smooth amber creaminess. It is all so well blended that it's hard for me to pick out the other notes (apple? orange blossom?), though I do smell the violet and the heliotrope with its powdery cherry-almond characteristic on the dry down. The overall composition is citrusy, creamy, powdery, and teetering gourmand.
I first bought a small bottle that was very inexpensive, but I've since purchased a gift set, also at a ridiculously low price. I'm really very surprised with the silage and the longevity, especially when used with the corresponding products. While not a silage beast, I was able to smell it clearly for at least 6 hours, even in the heat of summer, before it became a skin scent. That's very good considering many more expensive perfumes don't perform half as well.
Although I was initially hesitant on purchasing this perfume after having been disappointed by this brand before, I'm so glad I took the chance and added this inexpensive gem to my collection. It has quickly become a favorite.
