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Vanilla Toffee... Finally a new scent suitable for autumn and winter. Man... the anticipation was huge because Swiss Arabian definitely has some very good fragrances in their range and the YouTube promotional videos from some influencers for this scent were quite positive.
So I pre-ordered it right away... Vanilla Toffee... sounds great, delicious, exciting, and tasty. Today it finally arrived. I was more than ready to officially kick off the Christmas season, so I quickly unwrapped it, took a look at the wonderfully yellow, creamy bottle, and sprayed it on immediately.

Instead of the long-awaited HO HO HO, it unfortunately started with HUST HUST HUST... and that's not a lie... Wow, what was that? The opening hits hard... but where is my creamy toffee, the milk, the coffee, and the delicious vanilla?

Let's get to the point... Vanilla Toffee reminds me more of a barbecue evening where too much lighter fluid was used, charred wood, or burnt caramel from the frying pan. Too intense, too abstract, way too smoky. It really doesn't work for me, and unfortunately, my expectations were not met at all.

I much prefer the Vanilla Haze by Fugazzi, which truly transports you to a Christmas market scent-wise.

After a few hours, the scent is still super strong, so in terms of longevity, it can certainly be rated as good. There will surely be people who find Vanilla Toffee extraordinary and "different" in a good way. I wouldn't recommend a blind buy; better to get a sample first and sniff it. For me, unfortunately, there's nothing left to do but write a new scent on my wish list for Santa Claus.

Musk Therapy is for me personally not just "a" fragrance, Musk Therapy was a few months ago my entry into the world of perfumes and scents. After a friend, who has been deeply involved in this field for a while, ordered me some fragrance samples, Musk Therapy was THE scent that captivated me from the very beginning.

They say you never forget your first :-) and that was definitely the case here. After the first sample ran out relatively quickly, I simply couldn't resist the DNA and thus bought my first "real" perfume... the Musk Therapy by Initio. Not a cheap entry, but I have not regretted the decision even once to this day, even though my fragrance collection has grown quite rapidly in the meantime.

Musk Therapy impresses right after purchase with a noble and very high-quality bottle, making the unboxing a true highlight.

The opening after spraying is immediately convincing with a wonderfully creamy and fruity note, slightly citrusy with a hint of musk. It comes across so round and direct that you can immediately understand the quality of this fragrance. The sillage is superb and the scent progression is absolutely insane. Musk Therapy settles softly and lightly woody on the skin over time, bringing great joy and compliments throughout the entire day.

For me, the longevity is a 10/10; I definitely classify it as a unisex fragrance that can be worn without hesitation all year round and in any season without standing out "negatively."

So let's get to the conclusion: Would I buy Musk Therapy again despite the high price? Absolutely, for me, Musk Therapy is a very special, extraordinary, and extremely noble fragrance. And that's exactly why I only use it on special occasions to enhance a special evening with friends, a celebration, or a date.

This morning, I finally received the sample of Vanilla Haze that I was extremely excited about. Vanilla Haze is the latest fragrance from Fugazzi, and the DNA suggested a sweet, wintry, warm scent. At least that was the visualization during the promotion of the fragrance.
So... I opened the package and sprayed it on right away:

The opening immediately reminds you of wintertime, cookies, biscuits, and Christmas stollen.
The almond and hazelnut notes are clearly in the foreground. The additional hints of mandarin and tonka bean give Vanilla Haze quite a touch of gingerbread or marzipan in the first few minutes.

As it develops, the scent settles pleasantly, snugly, and cuddly on the skin.
Not too strong, not too weak. I couldn't smell jasmine as it progressed. Nevertheless, it has a very pleasant sillage that will surely earn you some compliments. There will certainly be people who find the scent too sweet. It is definitely a winter fragrance.

For me personally, it's a very good scent, but I believe there are already some similar fragrances like Lira by Casamorati, Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely, or Bianco Latte by Giardini di Toscana.

A simple conclusion: Those who love Christmas will also love Vanilla Haze by Fugazzi :-)

I became aware of it through a sample and immediately fell in love with Armani Code (perfume). The scent is an absolute all-rounder. The Armani Code DNA envelops a wonderful sweet and fresh note. I personally wore the fragrance at work and privately throughout the summer, and I have rarely received as many compliments as I did with Code. After the sweet, zesty opening, the fragrance settles beautifully and lasts long on the skin. Always present, but by no means overpowering. The price/performance ratio is excellent, so I can absolutely recommend Armani Code as a "Blind Buy."

I actually first came across Malibù - Party in the Bay after a good friend ordered a sample. Do you know that feeling when you fall in love with a fragrance right away?
That’s what happened with Malibù - Party in the Bay. The opening is an intense and fresh lime that gradually blends with a wonderful coconut. For me, the fragrance reaches its peak when it really settles on the skin. Simply creamy, fresh, pleasant, and long-lasting citrusy. I can already say that Party in the Bay will definitely be a staple in my collection in 2025 as well.