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The Vanilla Cappuccino
Black leather, where are you? Just tonka and vanilla!
After receiving this relatively unknown Mancera fragrance as a sample, it was finally time to test it, and I must say, I was more than convinced. At first, the name, which suggests a dark scent, misled me, as I found it to be not dark at all.
From the first spray, it evokes for me associations with a warm sweet vanilla cappuccino, freshly pressed from roasted coffee beans.
The fragrance opens with a strongly sweet tonka bean and warm vanilla. These are also the two components that can be intensely perceived until the end. The first few minutes are also the only time when you can notice the leather and spicy pepper. After that, they simply fade away, and suddenly there is no trace of the oh-so-dark leather. However, this is not a problem. The only weakness I note is the sometimes overly sweet tonka bean, which reaches its peak especially in the first 15-30 minutes.
I perceive floral notes and patchouli only very slightly, and I think they do not provide any significant added value to this fragrance. On the other hand, a beautiful spicy tobacco note and a fleeting oud are part of the progression, which in my opinion intensively enhance the fragrance and make it a real beast.
It continues with notes like tobacco, leather, and oud receding into the background, leaving mainly vanilla, tonka, and amber in the drydown. Among other things, the amber elevates the fragrance to a new level with its creamy soft texture and fits perfectly into this harmony. I only really notice the vetiver at the very end after at least 6 hours through a lovely spicy component. Thus, the fragrance concludes with sweet warm and gourmand vanilla notes.
The longevity is above average, as the fragrance easily lasts 8 hours on the skin. The sillage is also noticeable and will surely lead to some glances and compliments.
The Black Noir also reminds me of other warm fragrances like Grand Soir. Despite its relatively unknown presence, I think this fragrance will appeal to many people. It should definitely be tested!
After receiving this relatively unknown Mancera fragrance as a sample, it was finally time to test it, and I must say, I was more than convinced. At first, the name, which suggests a dark scent, misled me, as I found it to be not dark at all.
From the first spray, it evokes for me associations with a warm sweet vanilla cappuccino, freshly pressed from roasted coffee beans.
The fragrance opens with a strongly sweet tonka bean and warm vanilla. These are also the two components that can be intensely perceived until the end. The first few minutes are also the only time when you can notice the leather and spicy pepper. After that, they simply fade away, and suddenly there is no trace of the oh-so-dark leather. However, this is not a problem. The only weakness I note is the sometimes overly sweet tonka bean, which reaches its peak especially in the first 15-30 minutes.
I perceive floral notes and patchouli only very slightly, and I think they do not provide any significant added value to this fragrance. On the other hand, a beautiful spicy tobacco note and a fleeting oud are part of the progression, which in my opinion intensively enhance the fragrance and make it a real beast.
It continues with notes like tobacco, leather, and oud receding into the background, leaving mainly vanilla, tonka, and amber in the drydown. Among other things, the amber elevates the fragrance to a new level with its creamy soft texture and fits perfectly into this harmony. I only really notice the vetiver at the very end after at least 6 hours through a lovely spicy component. Thus, the fragrance concludes with sweet warm and gourmand vanilla notes.
The longevity is above average, as the fragrance easily lasts 8 hours on the skin. The sillage is also noticeable and will surely lead to some glances and compliments.
The Black Noir also reminds me of other warm fragrances like Grand Soir. Despite its relatively unknown presence, I think this fragrance will appeal to many people. It should definitely be tested!
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