December Vanilla Paris Corner 2023

As a 26 yo man I don't find this feminine at all, it's 100% unisex.

It's a boozy vanilla with some earthy patchouli in it.

Good staying power, great presentation and really sturdy bottle.

I really really like the smell, I have nothing similar to it in my collection, the patchouli in here is moderate and gives a classic tinge to the fragrance which I really appreciate.

Hugely underrated, I recommend to the boys to check it out.

Oh she's SEXY. this is femme fatale chic honey. I love this so much. Im a huge fan of lord of misrule by lush and this is her hotter cousin. The patchouli is sophisticated and sweet, with a base much like vanilla 28 if that fragrance tends to pull a bit smokey on you. Definitely a top 3! She does need a couple weeks maceration tho.

This is boozy, heavy, mature vanilla, not gourmand at all but still... delicious somehow? I can see why a lot of people would dislike it, it's very different from most of the mass appealing vanillas out there so it's not a safe blind buy, but to my nose, this is so so addictive, I can't stop sniffing my wrist when I wear it.

Summer is coming to an end and autumn is arriving faster than some would like. Naturally, warmer scents are more likely to end up in the shopping cart, and here is a clear recommendation from the low-budget range: December Vanilla from the Dubai brand Paris Corner. This brand offers a lot of quality at a low price and indeed many alternatives to expensive fragrances. Listed as a similar scent is Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64 by Kayali. I don't know any fragrances from this brand, and this DNA of December Vanilla is not "overused" and thus offers a great unique touch of warm boozy vanilla. A clear recommendation goes out to those who like sweet scents with a boozy twist. Towards the end, it becomes a bit more gourmand and softer. With prices around €20 for 100ml, this is already a fantastic price-performance ratio. This boozy vanilla also gives off slight Spiritueuse Double Vanille vibes, but only stylistically and not on a scent twin basis.

The bottle is, of course, an eye-catcher: a beautiful vanilla bottle with this yellow cream-colored tint. The cap with this golden lily is also a highlight. On the back, you can find all the fragrance notes and an illustrated vanilla pod. Really nicely done.
The scent starts quite boozy with this rum note and along with this wonderful vanilla orchid. It's already quite warm and cozy and fitting for the name, very suitable for winter. Vanilla is, of course, active throughout the entire duration and convinces with this warm and creamy aura. Creme Brulee also comes through quite well with this gourmand dessert note and adds even more warmth. The rum note loses some strength after 2-3 hours, making the scent milder. A creamy tonka note and a slightly wintry spice come into play. I don't perceive leather and oud here, but they could subtly blend into this creation. It doesn't bother me either, as this combination is quite cozy. In the base, there's still patchouli, which is rather gentle here but contributes a slightly dark note. Plus, a bit of sugar and light-clean musk, and this delicious dessert is complete. Very harmonious and very cozy. I'm surprised that the female owners are so overwhelmingly in the majority here, as in my opinion, this is 100% unisex. But everyone should decide for themselves.
Performance is satisfactory, and here you get a great scent that radiates well and lasts around 10 hours, which is what you would expect from such scent DNAs. In this price range, however, that's not a given.

Overall, it lives up to its name, and you get a wonderful wintry vanilla scent with a great boozy note and a soft base. It is also available for testing in 15ml at a low price for those who are critical. For me, however, it is a safe scent that appears very cozy.

For me, there is no resemblance to Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64. It's a rather cool, almost masculine vanilla. I couldn't compare it to Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum either. Subtle rum nuances, a hint of oud, and spices. Actually a winter perfume, caution with the wordplay :) December Vanilla, but since it is not a cozy, snug vanilla that one typically wears in the cold season, why not wear it on cool summer days.