Ferynis

This was a blind buy.
I had read so much about it and thought—why not? It can’t be that bad… and honestly, it’s not. But it is very strong.

The bottle experience is incredible—right from the unboxing, it gave me the feeling of a hungry vampire: dark, magnetic, and a little dangerous. The opening of the scent matches that vibe perfectly—intense and almost aggressive. I really wanted to love it, but I just can’t stand the violet note. It completely overpowers everything else and feels like it’s ripping my nose apart. Without it, this could’ve been such a beautiful gourmand: realistic chocolate, rich, high quality… but the violet ruins it for me.

That said, the performance is no joke. Longevity and sillage: 10/10. Even the cap smells amazing.

After a few hours, it does settle down—and then, finally, you can enjoy the presence and mystery of this creature. There's something magical in its drydown. But for me, the opening is too much.

I’ll be selling it.

This is the best perfume from the Vanilla collection. It’s a bit synthetic. It opens very sugary but is softened by the vanilla and milk. After a while, you can also smell the sandalwood, which gives it more depth and makes it more interesting than Captivating Vanilla and Lush Vanilla. I don’t really get the pear, but the dry down reminds me a bit of Sultry Pear. Overall, it’s nothing very special, but it’s not bad either.

I have a big Zara collection, and I’m always excited when something new comes out… but I was a bit disappointed with this one. The opening is sweet and caramel-like, but after a while, the synthetic kiwi note comes through, making it smell cheap and a bit sour. After a while it comes the peach and the vanilla. Then it gets better. I can’t say that I hate it, but I definitely don’t love it. It’s my least favourite from this Vanilla collection.

I bought it blindly with no expectations, and maybe that was a win—because I usually don’t like retro-smelling perfumes. But this one is so elegant and romantic. I don’t hate the rose note, which is something that often bothers me, and the combination with cinnamon is heavenly. I think I can wear it in every season, since I can be romantic any time of the year. It’s well-balanced, beautiful, and elegant. I even bought a backup.

It reminds me of Vanilla Diorama by Christian Dior, but this one is creamier and full of nutty warmth. Super romantic, perfect for winter and spring - especially when you are in a mood for a warm hug. Comforting and beautifully tender. It has a good longevity, but it is rather intimate and stays close to the skin.