Ineke89

The LVEB DNA is unmistakably present and if you absolutely don't like it, you probably don't even need to try LVEB L'Extrait.
In my opinion, the original LVEB is an underrated, misunderstood fragrance on this platform, whose DNA creates an extreme, gourmand sweetness that hardly any other fragrance has ever achieved. Personally, I don't like the original LVEB on myself because of its extreme sweetness, but I do like smelling it on others.
Imagine the sweet-floral-gourmand LVEB in a huge cloud of powder, paired with dark, woody oriental and a very subtle, pure, citrusy incense note in the background. That's how I perceive the fragrance.
For me, LVEB L'Extrait is a worthy successor to my beloved Manifesto L'Elixir. The scent type is very similar, although the notes are very different. My argument is that both fragrances share the following characteristics: Sweet, floral, powdery, oriental, gourmand, woody and minimally spicy. Even with a lot of imagination, I smell little to nothing of the oud. The fragrance still has a woody, dark note, but for me it tends more towards sandalwood and cashmere wood (cedar, ambergris, musk, vanilla), as in the previously mentioned Manifesto L'Elixir.
I am also reminded of Armani Code Satin. On the one hand, due to the cocoa and praline traces, on the other hand, this is also due to the similar fragrance type. If you have any doubts here, please take a look at the pie chart of the fragrance type of both fragrances side by side.
In my opinion, LVEB L'Extrait has more similarities to the equally powdery flankers Iris Absolu and LVEB Blanche than to the original LVEB. All three flankers have the iris-heavy powdered sugar note in common, which I love very much. If you liked those flankers, you'll probably also like LVEB L'Elixir.
The sillage is quite decent and easily perceptible from the surrounding area. Due to the gourmand sweetness, the fragrance is very inviting and cozy, so I would not wear it at work or on occasions where a certain distance is desired. On the other hand, this fragrance is perfect for the evening, going out or leisure occasions. The fragrance works well against cold temperatures and probably unfolds best in cold spring, fall and winter.
It lasts for 8 hours on my skin, after which I like to spray it on again. On clothing and fabric, it lasts well over 24 hours.
The bottle is one of the most beautiful in my collection with its copper to rose gold sheen. The Lancôme rose engraved on the lid is particularly eye-catching.
The fragrance quality is good and I would classify it as upmarket designer. More oud would have given the fragrance more of a niche character, but would probably have made it more interesting for a narrower audience and catapulted it out of favor for me. Not everyone can make friends with the fungus-infested wood from the Orient. If there really is oud in here, it is contained in a concentration that is very pleasant for me as a self-confessed oud despiser.
For me, a successful variation of the beloved and hated LVEB EdP.

First thought: Delina. Not quite as intense, but very similar. Fatima is like a faded photograph of an original painting. The rose is weaker and the tangy, fruity-sour opening is unfortunately also narrower. Nevertheless, there is a pleasant fruity note.
Delina also has a certain rosy, vibrant powderiness that is almost completely absent in Fatima. On the other hand, the nutmeg note is well hit and the vanilla is nice and strong.
For experienced fine noses, the difference in quality is already clear in a direct comparison on the paper strip. Fatima seems less complex, as if some of the fragrance notes that work in the background had been forgotten to be added. The subtleties are missing. I feel very drawn to the Delina fragrance, Fatima is simply pleasant. Which is not a bad thing. In the fragrance aura that envelops the wearer, the difference is probably not so noticeable. I have to admit that without a direct comparison under my nose, I probably wouldn't have been able to tell that it wasn't Delina. In a direct comparison, however, it doesn't come close to the original for me.
If you find Delina too prickly and intrusive, but like the scent type, you might also like this one a lot.
The longevity goes beyond 7 hours, which is also quite decent for the price.

With À l'Ombre de Amandier, you immediately get a sweet and powdery marzipan ball rolled in a thin layer of cocoa. Not too sweet, more almond than sugar. This is exactly how I had hoped and wished to smell Jasmin's marzipan. Unfortunately, the almond is not marzipan and the name had raised completely false expectations in me. In À l'Ombre de Amandier, the marzipan ball is accompanied by orange blossom. It adds a subtle fresh touch in the background and makes the whole thing more feminine, perfumed and seductive. Despite the gourmand note, the fragrance is neither heavy nor penetrating, but rather light and delicate. It is a daytime fragrance for every occasion. Citrusy notes break up the gourmand, making it more easily digestible and more complex. The whole thing is served on a bed of powdered iris and vanilla musk. Overall, the fragrance conveys a powdery, sophisticated impression with an inviting marzipan note.
The longevity and sillage are absolutely fine for the price category. After 6 hours, you could add a little more.
The bottle looks pretty and romantic. It has an aesthetic shape that fits well in the hand. Its pleated glass surface not only looks good, but also ensures that it does not slip out of the hand so quickly. The bottle is adorned with a matt white seal and a cap in the same color.
This fragrance is right up my street. I find it simply meltingly beautiful.
If you like marzipan and powdery-creamy fragrances, you should try it.
A great fragrance quality at a great price without any synthetic impression. Significantly better, more complex and more natural-looking than many designers.

I ordered Fatima Velvet Love blindly with the aim of writing my first review of the fragrance here.
The fragrance starts juicy-sweet with delicious exotic fruit acidity of passion fruit. The sweetness has been nicely ramped up by caramel in the base. This sweetness is further supported by lily of the valley. For my nose, rose also plays a role here. Jasmine is rather restrained here.
In the base, a hint of sandalwood lends the fragrance some creaminess. The musk is well balanced here. Not too much and without synthetic overtones.
According to my nose, vanilla, iris, heliotrope and tonka bean could also be present here. But maybe I'm just imagining things.
In terms of intensity, I would describe the fragrance type as fruity, floral, sweet, exotic, powdery, creamy and fresh.
Overall, the fragrance is harmonious, well-balanced, invigorating and cheerful. Although Fatima Velvet Love does not have the complexity of a Rojas, it is still significantly better than the conventional fruit shower gel. The fragrance is as appetizing as a sweet and fruity summer cocktail.
I would rate the sillage at 7 points. Not room-filling; rather enveloping in a body-like fragrance aura.
The longevity is top class. Sprayed on in the evening, I can still smell the exotic fruit notes 10 hours later the next morning. Perhaps Zimaya should give the perfume master Roja Dove a bit of coaching when it comes to the longevity of women's fragrances. I would have liked the fruity-floral, more complex Elixir perfume to have the same longevity. Fatima Velvet Love cannot compete with the Roja or Guerlain quality of my favorite fragrances
but the fragrance is still solid and good, regardless of the price. The longevity in particular must be praised here. Fatima Velvet Love is worth a test.

A wonderful fragrance with an unfortunately rather restrained sillage. Once again, as with so many Roja women's fragrances. However, this also makes the fragrance versatile. For an occasion where you want to smell great but not attract negative attention, such as in the office. Or at the first meeting with the parents-in-law or other family occasions.
Not an offensive seducer, but rather a sweet and cheerful flatterer with a certain depth at its base.

The most dominant fragrance note here is peach. A velvety powder peach embedded in a soft, citrusy floral bouquet. Something dark and seductive lurks underneath. Delicately interwoven, dark, real vanilla pod dots. Add musk, which becomes slightly dirty together with amber. Patch and sandalwood are very restrained here. This base is super attractive.
When the citrusy opening has subsided, an authentic-looking scraped vanilla pod emerges. Everything is now deliciously sweet and creamy, a bit like a tub of peach and melba cream ice cream. An all-round good, successful fragrance with a clear progression that develops beautifully.

The fruity peach reminds me of Cassili from Parfum de Marly. The only difference is that Cassili has a much stronger performance, both in terms of sillage and longevity.
Hugo Boss The Scent would also come to mind, but it seems less complex. I haven't actually come across anything comparable to Enigma, apart from the various concentrations of Enigma offered by Roja. If you like floral peach-cream-vanilla ice cream and are looking for a calm, unagitated but modern fragrance of good quality, you might want to give it a try. I like it very much overall.