Estherica

Gourmands are not really my thing - although (or is that perhaps the reason?) I used to douse myself in Angel for quite a while in the 90s. The Angel era is long gone, but I still enjoy smelling it on others.
So here is a gourmand that appeals to a non-gourmand lover!
It starts with a nutty and buttery note, a bit of wood mixes in and prevents it from becoming too sweet. And finally, Coco Blanc gradually transforms into a delicate vanilla chai, with the spices holding back quite a bit. Definitely more vanilla chai than anything else.
I don't detect coconut, which one might expect from the name. The Massoia note (derived from the bark of a tree) is supposed to smell like coconut, but that gets lost in the vanilla chai for me. Or is it the nutty note at the beginning?
Overall, I really like it; at times it truly smells delicious enough to bite into, but not like a bakery, despite the vanilla. It's tasty, but not a cookie scent. I can't describe it any better!
Coco Blanc is also from the Natural Luxury line and is 100% natural. I find it to be quite strong, like the other fragrances from House of Matriarch, so you can hold back on the application. The longevity is about 6 hours, then it becomes very subtle.
This scent is not necessarily my absolute favorite, but it is on my list; I will probably get it for winter, I wouldn't wear this scent in summer or spring - at most for sleeping. ;)

EDIT: since I kept sniffing the now-empty mini, Coco Blanc has now moved in with me. There’s nothing that smells comparable to me. Simply delicious, sandalwood with lots of cream and vanilla!

Red as blood it is....the liquid in the bottle (mine is matte-transparent and came with a spray and screw cap) and I am almost tempted to take a sip of this potion...so seductive and enchanting is the scent that wafts towards me upon opening the bottle.
Red as blood... and like blood, this liquid wants to live and pulse.
No, this is not a scent you apply thoughtlessly and then disappear in an air-conditioned room. This fragrance wants to live and be moved. Dim light at night and tango sounds, warm spaces filled with people dancing in embrace suit it much better. ;) Then it blossoms, exotic flowers unfold and spread their magic. As exotic as the note list reads, so it appears, and yet in an inexplicable way strangely familiar. Where do I know this scent from? Perhaps it vaguely reminds me of precious incense sticks, in their unlit state.
It has already brought me many compliments, even from strangers.
The fragrance needs a moment to unfold after the first application, which might initially scare some noses, as the top notes come across as herbaceous and strong. But that calms down quickly. I can most clearly smell Davana and Champaka among the notes, which may be because I know how these scents smell in their raw state (oil), and that these notes dominate a bit.
Overall, Carmine comes across as sweet-fruity and slightly animalistic. Wait a minute! Sweet-fruity is usually the attribute that makes me flee.
Here lies the world of difference between an average chemical mixture and a purely natural composition. Although purely natural does not always mean better for me. But after wearing a fragrance like Carmine for a while, the difference becomes clear. Here I like fruity-sweet. And how! In my opinion, the sweetness partly comes from the Hyraceum (a somewhat unappetizing thing), which has been used here in a well-measured way. In other perfumes, I have perceived it too strongly, then it indeed comes across more as "Poop." Anyway, Carmine has a special allure and magic for me that I cannot and do not want to decipher. I just know that I do not want to be without this scent anymore, even if it is not used all the time.
So my recommendation is, test it and then go out dancing into the night!

I can't fully agree with the previous praise. For my taste, an amber should have a bit more depth. However, it's not bad, especially since it falls into an affordable price range, which makes it likable.
The longevity is definitely very strong - for me, a tiny test spray on the wrist was enough to smell strongly all day, even after washing my hands multiple times, and the sleeve of my sweater still smelled of Ambraliquida days later.
The scent most reminds me of an expensive spicy soap, or perhaps a somewhat old-fashioned aftershave. As I said, that's not bad, but do I want to smell like that? I'm amazed that the other reviewers perceive so many nuances; for me, the scent is quite linear, and the soapy aspect stands out clearly. Just a well-washed amber. It shows once again how differently scents can be perceived. Nothing beats a self-test. ;)

I have wanted to test Kalimantan for a long time. In some places, it is compared to Coromandel, but I cannot find this similarity, especially since Coromandel did not appeal to me.
Now, let's talk about Kalimantan. I find the name just rolls off the tongue. Kalimantan refers to a province of Borneo, and this scent is supposed to reflect the wild originality of Indonesia.
The first thing that comes to mind right after spraying is: cough syrup! The thyme comes through strongly, and even though that doesn't sound great at first, I find it pleasant and not at all medicinal.
The top notes are really spicy and slightly bitter; I haven't smelled something like this in a long time. Instead of being transported to a tropical rainforest, the scent takes me directly to the Mediterranean south in summer.

I stand in the midday sun in an herb garden, the herbs exuding their sweet and spicy fragrance, intensified by the sun and warmth, with no breeze blowing, complete stillness. I breathe in the aromatic scent and feel the warmth and tranquility of the garden while the sun is at its zenith.
Slowly, it sinks lower, the shadows grow longer again, and the herbal scents quietly recede. I get on my bike and ride along a country road. A gentle breeze carries a few spicy aromas, but there is a fresh and resinous sweetness in the air. Arriving in a flat grassy landscape, I take a break, leaning against a large, warm rock; nearby is a forest, and in the distance, the sea. I close my eyes and perceive a sweet, resinous fragrance, dreaming of a journey on a sailing ship across the sea, the ship carrying a cargo of frankincense and vanilla, the planks made of cedar wood. Who knows where the journey goes?

I didn't think of an Indonesian rainforest, but I really enjoyed the Mediterranean short trip.
The longevity of the scent for me is 8-9 hours; I like the development from the strong herbs at the beginning to the heart, where I perceive the labdanum most strongly, but there is still a hint of thyme lingering. In the end, it becomes a nice amber, though not as interesting as the top and heart notes. The base develops quite sweet (without being sticky!!!), and I can only detect traces of oud.
Based on the notes, one might consider Kalimantan more of a winter scent, but I enjoyed it today on a warm and sunny day; it didn't become too heavy. I wonder if it might even be more of a summer scent for me, as in winter during cold season, the thyme = cough syrup association could become stronger. ;)
Conclusion: it is on my wish list, but I will probably test it again, as it transformed into an amber quite quickly for my taste.

I came across this fragrance because it is also by Mathilde Laurent, like Ylang Vanille, and is based on a simple structure, flower plus vanilla.
Ylang Vanille is one of my favorites; with floral scents, I generally prefer simplicity - with a few exceptions. One or two flowers, not a whole bouquet, especially when it comes to intense notes like ylang or lily.
I tested a sample and also compared it directly to Ylang Vanille.
The resemblance between the two is there for me, but they are two different characters. Ylang is a more vibrant, striking note and evokes more of a summer and beach vibe. As a successor to this fragrance, Baiser Volé would not be a 100% fit for me.
However, Baiser Volé also impressed me, and the fragrance wears very well on my skin. It does remind me of a lily, yes, but the "dirty" aspect is missing.
With the vanilla, the lily note merges into a creamy, delicate scent. A cozy fragrance that is suitable for everyday wear but also nice for going out. It is very important to me that it does not come across as synthetic and does not become too sweet. It does not do that here, a pleasure from start to finish. Longevity is good.
As for stealing kisses, I would say it works. ;)
A full bottle has joined my collection.