vnoxnoctis

this opens as a clean, slightly powdery scent, which i'm not usually the biggest fan of. for whatever reason though, i enjoy this, even in the opening (maybe because it smells clean but not soapy). however, the drydown is where this really shines--it transforms into this lactonic, nutty fragrance that reminds me of cold oat milk. cozy, delicious goodness without being sugary or heavy. i personally don't see the similarity to fresh cream warm cashmere, but i do think they would layer beautifully for a cozy bedtime scent. these perfume mists are on the weaker side even for bb&w, but the longevity is there. i do wish it was stronger, but i think this scent works with a softer projection because it has such a cozy, intimate vibe. i think this would be gorgeous year-round, day or night since it's clean but still warm and sweet, and soft but in a cozy way. an absolute love for me.

absolute goodness. the initial spray can be a bit sharp, but once the smoky/woody/spicy notes sit and mellow out a bit, it's just a beautiful, nuanced vanilla that's sweet without being cloying or gourmand. it's classy and mature, but not grandma-ish in any way. i definitely see the comparisons to bonfire bash, by the fireplace, and vanilla skin, and i think this is also pretty similar to viva vanilla (not dupes, but they have a similar deep/smoky vanilla vibe that's perfect for cool weather). my only gripe is that for such a rich scent, the projection and longevity are pretty average when i expected this to perform as well as viva vanilla.

another absolute banger from vs. i think this is very similar to autumn shore with its dry smoky notes, but with the added bare vanilla dna. like autumn shore, it's definitely a unisex scent to me and i wouldn't say it's blind buy safe if you're looking for a more mass-appealing vanilla, but please do give it a sniff if you're in stores. if you're looking for a gourmand, super sweet vanilla, this isn't it, but it is an amazing scent. perfect for a cold night. on clothes, i mostly get the smoky notes, but the vanilla and orchid become very distinct on my skin and make it lean slightly more feminine. it's honestly such a confidence booster for me, it makes me feel so sultry and sexy. plus, the smoky/woody notes give it great longevity!

super cute! i don't typically love scents like these since i'm not a fruity scent lover, but this is a nice guilty-pleasure kind of fragrance. to me, it's like a milder version of the og, which is too sharp to me. i wouldn't say any of the notes are distinctly recognizable to me, it's just a very sweet, slightly tart fruity scent. it's definitely a juvenile scent so it's perfect for girls in middle/high school but this is the kind of scent i don't see anyone actively hating. longevity and sillage are average, but that makes this perfect for a year-round scent--it's not too overwhelming for warm weather but it's sweet enough for cool weather