Ineke89

The LVEB DNA is unmistakably present, and anyone who absolutely does not like it probably doesn't need to test the fragrance LVEB L'Extrait at all.
In my opinion, the original LVEB is an underrated, misunderstood fragrance on this platform, which creates an extreme, gourmand sweetness with its DNA that hardly any other fragrance has achieved. Personally, I don't like the original LVEB on myself due to its extreme sweetness, but I do enjoy smelling it on others.
Imagine the sweet-floral-gourmand LVEB in a huge cloud of powder, paired with dark, woody oriental notes and a very subtle, pure, citrusy incense note in the background. This is how I perceive the fragrance.
For me, LVEB L'Extrait is a worthy successor to my beloved Manifesto L'Elixirs. The fragrance type is very similar, although the notes are quite different. As an argument, I point out that both fragrances share the following common characteristics: sweet, floral, powdery, oriental, gourmand, woody, and minimally spicy. I can hardly smell any Oud, even with a lot of imagination. Nevertheless, the fragrance has a woody, dark note that leans more towards sandalwood and also cashmere wood (cedar, amber, musk, vanilla), similar to the aforementioned Manifesto L'Elixir.
Furthermore, I am reminded of Armani Code Satin. On one hand, due to the traces of cocoa and pralines, and on the other hand, this is also due to the similar fragrance type. Anyone who doubts this should please look at the pie chart of the fragrance types of both fragrances side by side.
In my perception, LVEB L'Extrait has more similarities to the also very powdery flankers Iris Absolu and LVEB Blanche than to the original LVEB. All three flankers share the iris-heavy powdered sugar note that I love very much. Those who liked these flankers will probably also enjoy LVEB L'Extrait.
The sillage is quite decent and easily noticeable by those around. Due to the gourmand sweetness, the fragrance feels very inviting and cozy, so I wouldn't wear it at work or at occasions where a certain distance is desired. However, this fragrance is wonderful for evenings, going out, or leisure occasions. The fragrance performs well against cold temperatures and likely unfolds best in the cold spring, autumn, and winter.
The longevity on my skin is over 10 hours, after which I want to reapply. On clothing and fabric, it lasts significantly over 24 hours.
The bottle, with its copper to rose gold sheen, is one of the most beautiful in my collection. A special highlight is the engraved Lancôme rose on the cap.
The fragrance quality is good and I would classify it as high-end designer. More Oud would have given the fragrance more niche character, but it would probably have made it interesting for a narrower audience and would have pushed it out of my preference. Not everyone can warm up to the moldy wood from the Orient. If there is indeed Oud in it, it is in a concentration that is very pleasant for me as a confessed Oud hater.
For me, a successful variation of the beloved and hated LVEB EdP.

First thought: Delina. Not quite as intense, but still very similar. Fatima is like the faded photo of an original painting. The rose is weaker and the zesty fruity-sour opening unfortunately comes across as narrower. Nevertheless, there is a pleasant fruity note present.
Delina also has a certain rosy vibrating powderiness that is almost completely absent in Fatima. However, the nutmeg note is well executed and the vanilla is nicely strong.
For trained fine noses, the difference in quality is already noticeable in a direct comparison on the paper strip. Fatima seems less complex, as if some fragrance notes that should work in the background were forgotten. The subtleties are missing. I feel very drawn to the scent of Delina; Fatima is simply pleasant. Which isn’t bad either. In the scent aura that envelops the wearer, the difference probably doesn’t stand out as much. I must admit that without a direct comparison under my nose, I probably wouldn’t have easily been able to say that it isn’t Delina. However, in direct comparison, it definitely doesn’t come close to the original.
Anyone who finds Delina too prickly and overpowering but likes the scent type might also really enjoy this one.
The longevity exceeds 7 hours, which is quite decent for the price.

With À l'Ombre de Amandier, you immediately get a sweet, powdery marzipan ball rolled in a thin layer of cocoa. Not too sweet, more almond than sugar. This is exactly how I hoped and wished to smell Jasmin's marzipans. Unfortunately, the almond in that one is not marzipan, and the name raised completely false expectations in me. In À l'Ombre de Amandier, there is also orange blossom accompanying the marzipan ball. It adds a subtly fresh touch in the background, making the whole scent more feminine, perfumey, and seductive. Despite the gourmand note, the fragrance is neither heavy nor overpowering, but rather light and delicate. It is a daytime scent for any occasion. Citrusy notes break up the gourmand aspect, making it easier to digest and adding complexity. The whole thing is served on a powdery iris and vanilla musk base. Overall, the fragrance conveys a powdery-groomed impression with an inviting marzipan note.
The longevity and sillage are absolutely fine for the price category. After 6 hours, you might want to reapply.
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 doesn't slip out of your hand easily. The bottle is adorned with a matte white seal and a matching cap.
This fragrance hits exactly the right note for me. I find it simply melt-in-your-mouth beautiful.
Anyone who loves marzipan and powdery-creamy scents should definitely give this a try.
A great fragrance quality at a super price without any synthetic impression. Clearly better, more complex, and more natural-looking than many designer scents.

I ordered Fatima Velvet Love blindly with the goal of being the first to write a review about the scent.
The fragrance starts juicy-sweet with delicious exotic fruit acidity from the passion fruit. The sweetness is beautifully elevated by caramel in the base. This sweetness is further supported by lily of the valley. To my nose, rose also plays a role here. Jasmine is rather subdued.
In the base, a hint of sandalwood adds a bit of creaminess to the scent. The musk is well-balanced here. Not too much and without any synthetic off-note.
To my nose, there could also be vanilla, iris, heliotrope, and tonka bean present. But maybe I’m just imagining that.
I would describe the scent type, ordered by intensity, as fruity, floral, sweet, exotic, powdery, creamy, and fresh.
Overall, the fragrance feels harmonious, well-balanced, invigorating, and cheerful. While Fatima Velvet Love does not have the complexity of a Roja, it is certainly much better than the conventional fruity shower gel. The scent is appetizing like a sweet-fruity summer cocktail.
I would rate the sillage at 7 points. Not room-filling; rather enveloping in a skin-close scent aura.
The longevity is top-notch. Sprayed in the evening, I can still smell the exotic fruity notes 10 hours later the next morning. Perhaps Zimaya should give the perfume master Roja Dove a little lesson in longevity for women's fragrances. I would have wished for that fruity-floral, more complex Elixir perfume to have the same longevity. Although Fatima Velvet Love cannot compete with the Roja or Guerlain quality of my favorite women's fragrances, it is still solid and good regardless of the price. It’s hard to find even cheaper scents that are more beautiful... perhaps at the brand Jeanne en Provence. Fatima Velvet Love is definitely worth a try.

A wonderful scent with a sadly rather subdued 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 stand out negatively, like in the office. Or even at the first meeting with the in-laws or other family events.
Not an offensive seducer, but rather a sweet and cheerful flatterer that brings a certain depth in the base.

The dominant note here is peach. A velvety powdery peach embedded in a softly citrus floral bouquet. Beneath it lurks something dark and seductive. Delicately intertwined dark, real vanilla bean specks. Along with musk, which becomes slightly dirty together with amber. Patchouli and sandalwood are very restrained here. This base is super attractive.
Once the citrus opening settles, an authentically scraped vanilla pod emerges. Everything now feels deliciously sweet-creamy, a bit like a cup of peach melba cream ice cream. An all-around good, successful fragrance with a clear progression that develops wonderfully.

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