Gale Hayman, along with her husband, founded a very successful boutique named Giorgio Beverly Hills in 1961 in Beverly Hills. In 1981, the couple launched a fragrance of the same name, which found enormous appeal in the world of the rich and beautiful. In 1987, the company was acquired by Avon, and Gale established Gale Hayman Inc. From then on, she successfully launched various fragrances under her own name.
The characteristic bottle of the Delicious line is shaped like a stylized rock, with a snow leopard lurking on it, and was nominated for a FiFi award.
With the hit Giorgio Beverly Hills in mind, I was very curious about how the theme of vanilla would be approached, a note that gains significance in autumn and winter and is often too intense and thus unbearable for me in many fragrances.
Delicious Vanilla gets straight to the point, opening with a bright, fine, and delicate vanilla. The fluffy and soft impression is created in combination with the light almond note of heliotrope, yet vanilla remains the defining element throughout, even as the flowers timidly and ethereally join in after about half an hour. I believe I can identify jasmine and sweet pea.
Towards the end, musk gains significance with a soapy component.
Since Delicious Vanilla stays very close to the skin and I can hardly perceive it from 30 cm away, there is little danger of overwhelming myself or my surroundings. Despite this weak projection, it lasts on me for 6-8 hours.
Given the price-performance ratio, you can't go wrong with Delicious Vanilla, and I would definitely recommend a test to friends who enjoy subtle, preferably monothematic vanilla fragrances. The bottle is also a true delight to hold, easy to handle, and a feast for the eyes as well.
HappySunny 4 years ago