Cassie1984

For me, Vanilla Touch by La Rive is essentially a one-note fragrance of Amaretto. I don’t detect coconut or caramel at all. Nor any wood notes. Instead, there’s a hint of vanilla and a hefty dose of almonds, processed into delicious Amarettini. But in my opinion, it better represents Amaretto since the scent has a certain alcoholic touch (I don’t mean the initial alcohol that quickly evaporates at the beginning of the top note). Rather, it smells as if you’ve actually just drunk Amaretto and accidentally spilled it on yourself. Therefore, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this scent for work :D.
Still, I find the fragrance pleasant and not too sweet, as there’s a minimal powderiness to it. One of the statements mentions something about “doll scent,” and I can relate to that.
It smells somewhat like how the plastic hair of some dolls used to smell (or still does?) when you sniffed their heads. I don’t know which note is responsible for that (coumarin?), but Le Bain by Joop also has this note. Not prominently, but only as a base note, just like here in Vanilla Touch.
If I were to describe the scent in one sentence, I would say: A (plastic) doll head whose hair has been soaked in Amaretto. That sounds much more negative than intended, as I actually like the scent, but only for home use. It has a cozy, homely feel to it... like a thick sweater, a cuddly blanket, a book, and a large cappuccino with a shot on a rainy and cold Sunday afternoon :).

For 3.50, you can’t go wrong here if you generally like gourmand scents or particularly the direction of vanilla/marzipan/almonds.

The sillage and longevity are fine; you are subtly noticed and can enjoy the scent for several hours. Thank you for this little, delicious gem, La Rive! :)

Comme une Evidence is supposedly the best-selling perfume from Yves Rocher, and it is often given away for free with orders.
I personally won the fragrance a while ago here in a giveaway, along with the neroli scent (thanks again ;)). I probably wouldn’t have bought it myself, as I didn’t have it on my radar at all. When I do go to Yves Rocher, which is only rarely the case due to the lack of a local store, I usually only go for the shower gels. Oh, and why was the brilliant coffee bean shower gel discontinued?? *grumble* Anyway...

I’m not really a fan of overly fresh-floral or even chypre fragrances. However, I would describe Comme une Evidence as a chypre for beginners.
At the beginning, there’s a brief citrus note, and then it immediately launches into full bloom with rose and lily of the valley (I think I smell more of the green stems of the rose), and I also perceive patchouli and moss.
Green, floral, slightly herb-chypre-like.
Due to the patchouli and moss, the fragrance has a minimal earthy touch for me, which makes it seem relatively serious and mature...some might even describe it as old-fashioned due to the combination with rose/lily of the valley.
However, I believe it can be worn by all age groups, as it comes across as floral-bright despite its slight herbiness. I have noticed, though, that if you spray too much, it can quickly drift into mustiness...
I think those who like fragrances like Coco Mademoiselle might also enjoy Comme une Evidence. I don’t mean to say that the two fragrances are similar (in my opinion, they are not), but I find both to be rather elegant floral scents with a slight herb-patchouli twist.

The fragrance doesn’t undergo a significant development on my skin; the blend of rose, lily of the valley, patchouli, and moss is perceivable until the end.
I would describe the sillage and longevity as mediocre.

Conclusion: Even those who generally don’t like overly floral or chypre-like fragrances can definitely give Comme une Evidence a try.

Update: Apparently, the coffee shower gel is still (or again) available at Yves Rocher...yippieeehhh! :)

I picked up Pure Biondi a few months ago almost blindly (just sniffed the spray head briefly) at Aldi Nord. The Biondi fragrances had never disappointed me until then; on the contrary:
For just a few euros, you get nice dupes that come very close to the originals.

I don't know the original (Chloé EdT from 2009), but I do own the Chloé EdP. And Pure Biondi doesn't have much in common with this one; only similarities can be sensed.
At the beginning, Pure Biondi clearly smells of melon, leaning towards honey or cantaloupe. Not too sweet, rather fresh and aquatic. Almost immediately, a rose note joins in, which unfortunately comes off a bit piercing...similar to a cheap rose fabric softener from the discount store, which often has a somewhat synthetic-piercing note as well.
Actually, I like rose and clean fabric softener scents, but here the piercing note, which also has a somewhat bitter quality, prevails for me. The scent reminds me a bit of rose stems that you crush with your hands, leaving the green bitter plant sap sticking to your hands...
As the scent develops, it does become a bit warmer, but this strange melon-like piercing rose note remains noticeable for me and can cause headaches depending on my mood.

Longevity and sillage are not particularly high; after about 3-4 hours, the scent is only perceptible up close.

I probably wouldn't like the Chloé EdT from 2009 either, but as I said, I haven't tested it yet. For now, I'll stick with my "regular" Chloé :).

Conclusion: Unfortunately, for me, this is the worst of the Biondi fragrances, but that is due to my personal taste, as I simply do not like the scent direction. Too aquatic-green and bitter-piercing for my liking.

I received the bottle of Orchidea & Riso as a gift from a dear friend, as I like rice scents and wasn't familiar with this one yet.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect, as the statements are somewhat mixed (Sécretions Magnifiques? Not something I necessarily need..:D) but I was very curious!

By the way, I find the packaging very appealing and it totally reminds me of the Soap & Glory products that used to be available at Douglas. The bottle contains 100 ml.

First of all: From the listed fragrance notes, I can clearly smell the rice. I don't detect any orchid or anything floral. Coconut is only faintly discernible and then only in the background. Vanilla? Hmm.. could be, but just lightly.
In a comment below, someone mentioned cherries. And yes, that’s exactly what I thought of when I sprayed the fragrance. Sweet cherries. And I seem to be the only one who finds that the scent also strongly resembles sea air, including salt.
I feel like I'm sitting right by the sea (not the Mediterranean or somewhere in the tropics, but rather the Atlantic or the North Sea), inhaling the salty sea air while enjoying an unsweetened rice pudding with sweet cherry sauce. A hint of sunscreen wafts towards me as well.

In a blind test, I would probably have thought of the fragrance as a (expensive) niche scent, as I find the combination of rice, cherries, sweetness, and salty sea air very delicious but also quite unusual.

I find the scent very suitable for the warm season, especially when it’s humid and uncomfortably warm outside like today, Orchidea & Riso somehow feels cooling and refreshing, even though it’s not an aquatic scent; despite the association with salt and sea, I clearly categorize it into the gourmand category due to the cherry rice pudding with a suncreamy coconut hint.

The only downside is the longevity and sillage (I've been wearing it for almost 3 hours now and it's only perceptible up close). So it's not a powerhouse, which is quite fitting for summer.

Conclusion: A very delicious, unusual gourmand that reminds me of rice with sweet cherries and simultaneously evokes a vacation feeling with a hint of sunscreen and salty sea air. I am very positively surprised!

Flowery Red is the best Kenzo Flower dupe I know. No discussion *g*.
No wonder this fragrance has been available at Aldi Nord for years, while the other varieties are regularly swapped out (I believe Brilliant Gold and Light Silver are also among these "evergreens").

The longevity is good, the sillage as well. I find it suitable for all seasons, but personally, I mostly wear it in spring or summer. In winter, it can sometimes feel a bit too "cold" for me.

As for the scent description: If you know Kenzo Flower, you don't need to read further...Flowery Red smells exactly the same.

Cool, dry, powdery, floral, yet still somewhat creamy. Only minimally sweet.
Notes of rose, incense, and a bit of lychee (I don't really pick up on the violet).
Distant and aloof, yet demanding closeness at the same time.
You either love it or hate it.

I love it.