Vanilla | 28 Kayali 2018 Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 28 is a staple for me. I bought a full bottle last year and was only able to appreciate its complexity now. At first glance, the formula is see-through and looks to be quite watery. The first whiff is what I describe as a sweet, vanilla liquor, which evolves into a fluffy, vanilla, almost marshmallowey base. Longevity is about 4-6 hours, depending on where I spray.

A year later, the perfume has finally macerated into this beautiful dark purple, and that vanilla liquor scent is more pronounced. I get complimented a lot more; friends say they smell vanilla, others say it's more chocolatey. I think it's the brown sugar. Regardless, I think Vanilla 28 is one of the stronger contenders in the gourmand category. You just have to let her macerate.