Arrosa

L`Animal is primarily a sweet spicy gourmand. Only over time, and especially in the base, does a subtle animalic note emerge more and more.

The honey combined with almond creates something that I would describe as minimally animalic-urinal. After wearing it for a few hours, it reminds me a bit of Sadonaso. However, the Borntostandout is definitely more gourmand.
If you like Sadonaso, you might surely enjoy this one as well.


The longevity and sillage are very good, by the way. The fragrance has an incredibly good projection in the first few hours and only becomes skin-close much later.

I can't really understand the reviews here overall.
Sure, the scent is not mainstream and won't appeal to everyone. It is indeed a bit unusual but definitely wearable.

So far the best alternative to Kayali's Vanilla 28.

I had the original in my collection and I am reporting from memory. Unfortunately, a direct 1 to 1 comparison is not currently possible for me. I would now say that Elysia's Vanilla comes very, very close to the original. The DNA is definitely absolutely identical. Perhaps this Elysia is a little less sweet and may have a touch less depth than its counterpart. Whether it deepens through a maturation process remains to be seen.

The price-performance ratio is excellent in any case, and I also think the bottle is beautiful.

I own both the original and the Sensual Vanilla from Maison Alhambra.

For my nose, there is hardly any difference to perceive even in the "side-by-side" test.

If anything, I might notice a minimal difference in the opening. The Sensual Vanilla is perhaps a tad more bitter-almondy at the start. However, this quickly fades and then the fragrances are hardly distinguishable from each other.

Also regarding longevity and sillage, they are, in my opinion, identical as well. The original lasts quite well on my skin and is quite present at the beginning. Over time, it becomes closer to the skin. I feel the same way about this fragrance here.

The bottle is already made, and you immediately know who posed for this.

For the price, simply unbeatable! 100ml can be found for under €20 in some places. I am always amazed at how Maison Alhambra does this.

My recommendation: Definitely test it and compare for yourself.
A really great bitter almond-vanilla scent. Big love here too!

By chance, I stumbled upon this fragrance. It is said to resemble XerJoff's Dama Bianca.

However, it is not a true alternative. For one, Golden Dust is not identical enough, and for another, it is simply too expensive.

I paid 110€ for 100ml directly from the manufacturer without any discounts. While Dama Bianca is indeed more than twice as expensive in its original form, various retailers and discounts mean you can sometimes find it starting at around 150€ for the 100ml bottle.

In direct comparison, Dama Bianca is a bit fresher and brighter. To my nose, it is also less or differently fruity.

Golden Dust is denser, heavier, and slightly sweeter. A wonderful mélange of creamy vanilla with delicate floral undertones and a subtle, honey-sweet mirabelle note (even if not listed as such).
In the base, there is something woody lingering far in the background that brings a hint of smokiness without being overtly woody-smoky.

The fragrance lasts for many hours and continuously embraces its wearer. The projection is intimate yet quite close to the skin.

I can most easily see this fragrance on a woman in spring, summer, and autumn. Due to its nature, it is well-suited for everyday use and is sure not to offend anyone.

In conclusion, I would like to recommend this fragrance to anyone looking for a wonderful, fruity-vanilla floral scent. Truly top-notch and for me, LOVE.

First of all - forget the listed fragrance notes. Anyone expecting something sweet-vanilla with a potpourri of fruit and flowers will surely be disappointed.

To me, the scent smells like a beautiful, high-quality floral soap. The unlisted aldehydes are clearly noticeable. The clean note is complemented by powdery flowers that rest on a delicate and only slightly sweet vanilla base.

In my opinion, the fragrance is well-balanced in both sillage and projection. You can perceive it, but it is never overwhelming. I think it is definitely suitable for any occasion and any season. Honestly, I see the fragrance more on a woman, but that is of course a matter of taste ;D

Available for a modest price, so it also offers a good price-performance ratio.

PS. To my nose, it does not smell like "Ana Abiyedh Poudrée | Lattafa / لطافة" as indicated here... But the DNA is also not super innovative. Most of us will have smelled something similar before. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth a test!