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akuna – :
Great value for money, very popular, strong performance. But personally a NO for me as it’s simply too sweet and the vanilla too strong and gourmand. Too much cake, making me feel a little liverish – and not enough darkness or spiciness or earthiness to tone down that vampy vanilla enough for me to deal with. Very very sweet and very femme – would be wearable for a male vanilla fanatic – but not really one for the niche-heads. If straight-ahead, dessert-style vanilla is your jam, then this one’s not to be trifled with (*groans*) – it is very likely to do the job for you at a very reasonable price. For me personally, an unexpected disappointment – just far more cloying and not as nuanced as I had thought from its stellar reputation.
FriendSeth – :
Having read the fantastic reviews for this scent, I blind bought it.
I was so expecting to like it, and surprisingly, I dind’t love it, but it was more than that … I kinda hate it.
It’s weird I’m not usually a “snob” with perfumes, but to my nose, and on my skin, this smells cheap : well it’s weird it doesn’t feel cheap, like I can see that the ingredients don’t smell synthetic whatsoever : this is a paradox for me, the perfume seems well-made, but the smell in itself is so far from the classy vanilla gourmand I was expecting.
I only wore this scent once, and had to give it away.
Also, the one thing that bothers me the most with this scent is that it smells just like Sirop de Grenadine (Grenadine syrup), which I love … as a syrup, but I wouldn’t want to smell like it! The association is way too present for me to enjoy the scent, which is a shame.
That still doesn’t keep me from blind buying, you win some, you loose some!
So as a conclusion, perfume seems like it’s made with good quality ingredients, but I find it way too foody to enjoy.
kornei123215 – :
This smells like my late mother used to smell when I would embrace her: calming and comforting, it smiles at you welcoming, full of “love that shines”. Not literally shines, but it makes me feel like that…it makes me feel secure when I wear it.
Love in any season for me!
ivivan – :
Smells just like SDV’s drydown. Unfortunately, it leans feminine. Men, if you are looking for a masculine vanilla-like scent, skip this one (unless you want to smell like a women).
Deeva – :
Le Couvent des Minimes – Eau des Missions Cologne (Cologne of the Missions)
Vanilla + Benzoin, two of my favorite notes in perfumery. Sweet, boozy and slightly smoky. Marketed as a cologne but behaves like an eau de toilette.
Three years ago I found an online liquidator that had these for sale at half the retail price. The deal was so irresistible that I ended up buying 3 each of the 250ml and 500ml bottles. These should probably last me a lifetime!
Milashka_ay – :
This would be perfect without the cedar…when you smell it from the bottle, it smells a lot more woody than it is after its been sprayed. The first few minutes its woodsy vanilla but it settled to a gourmand, creamy dessert vanilla soon after. I like the benzoin in this and there s a tiny bit of something resinous probably the myrrh.
It has great lasting power but not too strong sillage. I’ll bet people might ask ” we’re you baking coomies? ” while wearing this. I am going to a Greek festival soon I will wear this. I think it’s best for cool weather and the cozy time of year.
Knyaz9649024 – :
Inexpensive and really nice. I get bourbon vanilla under a clove-y tobacco. I adore it. It’s fairly light and sheer for it’s notes, coz it’s a cologne. The clove/vanilla combination reminds me of a milder version of Tibetan Mountain Temple. Really nice
sergeyksv – :
@smellsbells this scent is quite inexpensive in certain countries. In the US it is difficult to find and rather pricey; it just depends on where you live.
Coldrex – :
Just a quick correction for everyone: The notes are wrong on one count. The note “Camellia sinensis“ is incorrectly listed as Camellia by Fragrantica, meaning a fantasy note based on the decorative flowering plant „Camellia japonica“. The closely related sinensis species is actually just the plant from which tea is made. So the tea associations are actually correct, it’s a classic tea note.
lSENIl – :
This is a comforting vanilla based scent warmed up with smoky myrrh. A very nice fragrance and for the price – absolutely amazing. I tend to wear it casually or before sleep as it is so cozy and smells very authentic.
The performance is decent and overall this fragrance shows that you can buy very good fragrances without spending big.
8/10
gma895JeomiWogkig – :
Sexy autumn/ winter vanilla with spices and a resiny feel. I avoid vanillas which are too sweet the notes in this make it cosy and less youth and more woody. Really like this one.
Markiton – :
Delicious vanilla, benzoin and some mild boozy nuances is what I get from Cologne of the Missions – it’s a gem! Although, at the time, I was not a fan of fragrances that feature vanilla front-and-center, I just fell in love this one, which I found to be a warm, creamy and comforting vanilla scent without being obnoxious. It is extremely well-done and terrific “niche” like quality at a very reasonable price.
I discovered Cologne of the Mission almost 5-years ago and, while I love it, my girlfriend, mother, and three grown daughters absolutely love it; freaking love it! I have literally purchased more than a dozen 100ml bottles of the magic elixir over the years because the women in my life love borrowing it from my Scent Armory and never returning it. Go figure! Moreover, while it smells great on me…I have to admit that it smells even better on the ladies. Les femmes just rock this one better than we dudes.
Longevity and projection are about average, which is fine for this kind of warm, comforting, and delicious sexy gourmand fragrance. Sadly, the prices have shot through the roof here in the State. Thankfully, I purchased three massive 500ml bottles that I managed to hide down in a back vault of the Scent Armory.
Quick question: why are these so expensive here in the States…yet, I see where 500ml bottles are selling for under $30 in the UK???
GegegrotDed – :
Cologne of the Missions is vanilla bliss! I cannot stress enough how much of a pleasure it is to wear this fragrance. Cologne of the Missions is of course sweet, bright, slightly smoky and all COZY! This scent is rich yet airy due to the simplicity of the composition of this fragrance; vanilla kissed with smoke and some florals, just brilliance in a bottle!
Who is this for? Simply put, everyone! This can be worn by either gender. Cologne of the Missions works beautifully in cooler weather and could find its place in formal and informal settings and situations. I wear it at home from time to time when I need to relax. I prefer it on my wife, it seems to have been made just for her skin! Either way, if you love beautifully blended scents and a truly tamed and not overly sweet vanilla, then Cologne of the Missions is a must for you!
крутой_бурундук – :
First test: 80% Eau de Vanilliers by L’occitane + 20% Spiritueuse Double Vanille
itufhrf – :
This was recommended to me years ago by an acquaintance as a more grown up alternative to the sickly sweet gourmands of my early twenties. (She also happened to be the person who first introduced me to the idea of fragrance as an art form.)
At the time, I was having some sort of shameful reaction to my youthful naivety as far as fragrance was concerned, and rejected anything that wasn’t expensive or “fancy” enough as inferior. I used it mostly as a room spray, back when I still smoked indoors.
Now in my early-mid thirties, I’m staring regretfully at the last precious inch of juice in its perfectly understated bottle, shaking my head at how ignorant I was. This scent is lovely. It’s warm, inviting, soft and sweet, the perfect balance of simple and complex. It was my first vanilla that didn’t reek of pure sugar water, and I flagrantly abused it as an air freshener.
These days I use it conservatively as a layering perfume, or as a singular scent on lazy evenings when I want to smell cozy. The sillage does leave a bit to be desired, so I typically spray it on my hair and clothing. I find this very similar to Maison Margiela’s By The Fireplace, but with a drop more sweetness.
I suppose I’ll eventually have to bite the bullet and purchase a new bottle online at an exorbitantly marked up price. Serves me right for how I mistreated this gem in the past!
Zel – :
fantastique fragrance fumée vanillée et tabac ! j’adore
romann1 – :
@socorrosouza – well, I’ll be sad if it’s another anosmia-causing scent for me. I guess I’ll just wait and see. Is there evidence that intensive vanilla causes anosmia? My anosmia has happened recently and I am trying to work out what/which notes might be causing it…
salamon – :
Apparently yes, it was not on the Couvent des Minimes’ site the last time I searched. It is very intensive vanilla, so it can cause anosmia, a reaction by the nose to the intensive use of certain notes ( which is peculiar to each individual) I don’t have anosmia to Missions but have to Pink Sugar.
sve4nik – :
As I’ve been having problems with anosmia lately, and am not willing to shell out large amounts for fragrances I may not be able to smell (!), I just ordered a big bottle of this based on these reviews.
I’m hoping I’ll be able to smell it normally but in any case, it seemed an almost negligible risk for the amazing deal: 20 Euro (including shipping) for a 500 ml bottle! Ridiculous! Is it really true that it’s discontinued? I did look on their direct website and as far as I can tell (I don’t read French) I cannot see this there…
I guess with 500 ml I’ll probably never run out though. To be updated…
Chipchap – :
corkscrewcurly, I had the same experience. My 500 ML bottle has darkened so much, but smelled quite the same. Only a slight tobacco note indeed, which makes the fragrance even more beautiful!
lingus beinards – :
The natural vanilla has matured and acquired new flavors. Really natural vanilla does mature and change colours but natural vanilla is only used in very expensive perfumes as it is costlier than artificial ones.
zpw342Bessinepome – :
Well, this is interesting.
I bought a 250ml bottle of Cologne of the Missions about 18 months ago, sprayed it, thought “Hmmm… OK” and left the bottle at the back of a shelf. It was a fairly “light”, soft vanilla and I thought it would come in handy to layer and sweeten/soften other perfumes, which weren’t quite what I’d hoped. I couldn’t detect the camellia or cedar notes – and does anyone know what centella asiatica smells like?! Sillage and longevity were both moderate, which was a pleasant surprise, given that it’s a cologne. I then promptly forgot about it.
When I bought it, the perfume was the colour shown in the photograph at the top of the page here. Tonight, I picked up the bottle and noticed that the liquid inside has darkened a LOT. I sprayed it – somewhat gingerly – thinking that it may have turned, and took a cautious sniff.
Well – it hasn’t turned. Sillage and longevity remain moderate, and it’s still fairly linear and doesn’t develop, BUT…
It’s developed a rich tobacco note.
It’s become a far more interesting perfume and one which I will wear by itself, rather than using it for layering (not that I did before, as I forgot about it, but you know what I mean). I can’t stop sniffing the back of my hand, where I sprayed it.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
Foendoppy – :
Oh how wonderful to read about this just before the Summer months. Am going off the niche perfume hype and back to delicious basics – this looks like a winner. Have just ordered the huge bottle at half price! Spring sale on Amazon – will update with a review soon!!
UPDATE; Its here and its just boom diggity great!!. A primal comforting and superbly balanced Vanilla bomb. Instantly took me to a beautiful memory of a holiday in Tahiti – oh my, its warm and welcoming.
Spring/Summer is almost here and this is me all the way! Longevity is short for the full bloom, but the drydown stays for about 4 hours. Longer if worn over a body lotion. Get it if you can. Got huge 500ml in glass bottle. This is a keeper and repeat buy, and like someone mentioned, it will enhance any limp feeling fragrance and calm a shouter. Just timeless – nature knows best.
zasxc – :
This is my go-to layer and problem solver for fragrance mishaps. Want an amber fragrance to have better longevity? Spray this underneath. Need to inject some sweetness into a tobacco or leather? It can do this too. Tested something that was a mismatch? Vanilla goes with everything. Done!
I spray this in my hats and along the neckline of my sweaters. Although I almost never wear it on its own, it is an indispensable part of my wardrobe.
programi – :
After liking Eau des Missions for a while now, I finally took myself into the big city to try Guerlain’s SDV today, thinking I’ll finally get to smell the “proper” vanilla fragrance this is compared to. Well, I suprised myself to discover I prefer Eau des Missions. SDV was so cedary at first, too woody for my tastes, where cedar is more in the background with EdM, although it does blend into the background eventually with SDV. And it’s quite dry, where Eau des Missions has a sweeter boozy edge without being too sweet. I was expecting SDV to be very rich and deep in comparison, but it isn’t really, on me anyway, although it does win on longevity and sillage but not by as much as I was expecting. SDV is very nice, and if you like dry wood with your vanilla, you’ll most likely be very happy, but I’m happy that I just purchased a large bottle of Eau des Missions. I guess I like my vanilla to be a bit more luscious. EdM isn’t luscious in a strong way, but the notes give an impression of richness I guess, even if it is a little on the sheer side. Other than wearing it by itself, I think it will work as a sort of extender to other more pricey vanilla-based perfumes. I have Gourmand Coquin and Angelique Noire, and I think it will be lovely to spray Eau des Missions all over, and use the others more sparingly to give a waft of luxury on top of the vanilla base. Yum!
clava – :
I love this fragrance so much!
It’s one of the most beautiful vanilla’s I’ve ever smelled! If the sillage would be better, this would definitely be my signature. Sadly, the sillage is very soft. Longevity is a bit better, it lasts for 5/6 hours.
This is a soft, powdery vanilla, with hints of cedar, benzoin and incense (however incense is not listed)
It’s sweet, but not that sweet. And it smells soooo comforting! I always feel cozy, warm and safe when I wear this. It also calms me down when I’m stressed. As you hear, this fragrance is even a bit therapeutic for me 😉 I also wear this at night. Yeah, I’m kinda addicted to this stuff. Good thing I have a 500 ml bottle (which was very cheap, BTW)
If you love vanilla fragrances, please try this, it’s amazing!
benisch – :
This is a beautiful scent. It´s vanilla, but not that kind of overwhelming sickening sweet type of vanilla scent. It´s not even the most natural vanilla smelling, but it is soft, elegant, calming as a cup of rooibos vanilla tea. I guess the roiboos vibe comes from the flowery notes in it. But it´s not just that. What made me love this fragrance most is the nice smoky scent that you can smell all the time that comes from the benzoin and the myrrh with a woody vibe too from the cedarwood, wich gives a misterious, almost mystic aura to this gentle vanilla. I get also a smell of good rum, or whiskey. Sometimes I get a hint of tobacco even if it´s not listed. It´s definitely unisex. A very nice one That I´m glad I purchased. I really think It is a fantastic fragrance.
uploalgak – :
I use this as a sensual massage oil and my goodness, it’s so decadent and divine! The scent that lingers on my sheets when i use this oil is absolutely insane! Seriously, don’t waste anymore time trying to decide whether or not to get it. Just get yourself a bottle!
gaptupfum – :
Just layered this with Franck Boclet’s Cashmere I’ve been enjoying the smoothness of Benzoin from both perfumes last 5 hours, with a pinch of good quality cinnamon of Cashmere.
Andrei l rev – :
Smells like a slightly smokey, boozy (rum) vanilla. Sophisticated and sweet, gives a very familiar smell and its quite people’s pleasure, The performance is very good. In fact, Eau de Mission projects more than several eau de parfums that I’ve tried lately. Longevity and sillage are both great for a cologne type.
A true hidden gem, potentially the most under evaluated fragrance ever in this wonderful genuine Vanilla. A bargain gem of the very best kind – it smells great and costs almost nothing and of course you can also layer it over anything that’s too sharp, citrusy, etc
andy_fray – :
This is unbeleivable for the price, i find it very close to dior’s feve delicieuse for the first hour untill it develops quite a smokey side, It also reminds me of 24 gold when dried down. I bought this for £23 for 500ml and cant quite understand how that is possible when fd is £200 for 125ml. This smells far from cheap and the performance is very good with 4 sprays. Its bloody gorgeous . If anything i think the price does it more harm than good and if this was made by one of the big houses it would cost at least ten times more and people would buy it. If you like a creamy resinous vanilla with a bit of myrr and a little smoke this is for you. Even the bottle looks great. Cant really give it less than 10/10.
Dimon432 – :
Sheer tragedy that this has been discontinued, because frankly it’s one of the more trustworthy, yet elegant scents I’ve ever come across.
Certain days, I just can’t pull off my favorite diva scents like Shalimar or Yvresse. Maybe it’s due to my particular chemistry varying in the day-to-day, maybe it’s because I’m not quite in the mood for whatever reason, maybe Mercury’s in retrograde and the Great Old Ones are having some spat about the return of Eternal Darkness or whatever. But to go without SOME kind of scent – well, that just makes me feel incomplete and underdressed! I was on the hunt for something low-key, yet sumptuous.
The buzz around this fragrance has been pretty amazing – I’m a fan of the robust vanilla in vintage Shalimar, but not so much elsewhere – I usually find it far too sweet and overloaded with artificial fruits and candyfloss dressing. It got me thinking that while SDV is TREMENDOUSLY out of budget, it couldn’t hurt to indulge this curiosity about Cologne des Missions.
Thanks to an extremely serendipitous find, I bought a full bottle off of eBay after borderline obsessive reading about this scent across Fragrantica and the blogosphere. This fragrance definitely has one of the more dedicated followings out there, and it’s very clear as to why. If you have the chance to sample it, do.
This is perhaps one of the most comfortable, singular, and luxuriously true vanilla fragrances out there. CDM opens on my skin with somewhat zingy cedar aromatics that within moments transform into a lush, tremendous natural vanilla extract that never becomes excessively gourmand or candied. It’s linear, but has depth thanks to the subtle, sinuous resins coiling throughout. The boozy notes evaporated fairly quickly on my skin, but I’ve noticed they linger more with a heavier-handed application. Whether you take a light touch with this fragrance or spray it everywhere, it has the benefit of never becoming overwhelming or excessive. This vanilla is a fragrant chameleon amongst its devoted followers – classic and comforting, or rich and sensual, appropriate in warm weather or chill, for a daytime romp or a nighttime rendezvous.
Furthermore, it PERFORMS. Sillage is anywhere from 4-12 inches on my skin, for upwards of 8 hours, and it has tended to evince more compliments than not. I’ve worn it to the office, on dates, on errands – and it NEVER feels out of place.
The tendency has been to dismiss vanilla as ordinary, as a baseline, for good reason of course, but CDM reminds us of the magic of this ingredient, to reflect upon what this feels like for each of us as individuals, to contemplate how this ingredient can express itself across myriad ways and moods to become a singular and transcendental experience. This fragrance is a meditation, leading you into the creamy-petaled orchid, into the dark and twisted bean, unfurling alternately the raw sweetness and boozy, resinous aromatic enchantment within.
But perhaps that’s excessive. I really love this fragrance, after all.
I would urge those who dislike vanilla to give this one a shot. The careful framework of resins and wood makes for a very elegant take on a note too frequently written off as basic or relegated to a doom of chokingly artificial praline gourmand nightmares. Despite its tragic discontinuation, samples and sometimes full bottles are available in the wilds of eBay, and worth every bit of trouble to track down.
monty 32 – :
Smells like Spanish flan cake. Yummy!
leshabur – :
I don’t know what to add to all the positive reviews except my perplexity that such a beloved scent has been discontinued. Maybe someone could start a petition? Le Couvent des Minimes is impossible to find in my country so I ordered a sample of this one and I understood right away all the love it’s getting. It’s not a simplistic vanilla or an overly sweet one either, it’s soft and chic and a bit melancholic. I will cherish my very little sample.
mds12 – :
I’m really impressed. I was able to get 500ml of this for 17 Euros. And for that price that fragrance undeniably amazing. Doesn’t smell synthetic like you’d think of perfumes in this price category.
Gourmandy, boozy, warm semi-sweet vanilla scent. Unique and rich. In my opinion way better than Guerlains Spiritueuse Double Vanille. And it lasts even longer than that.
Leans more masculin than Guerlain in my opinion.
This thing is way more worth than its price. I’m very pleased with this blind buy.
Jenchak_dima – :
Smells exactly like Zara’s RWA! You get a smoky nuance in the opening but it quickly dries down to RWA in a matter of minutes.
ModoboigZindY – :
I like this, but I wanted to like it more.
It starts off as a very warm, true vanilla, then quickly develops a woody undertone.
My niggles are that:
a) Its very light. Sillage is gentle, longevity isn’t great on me;
b) Its linear. I know…it says that on the tin :-). But it really doesn’t go anywhere …and feels unfinished somehow.
I think it may be something I would layer with other fragrances with more going on – to add extra vanilla-oomph – rather than wear on its own.
c) The dry down leaves a faint tobacco whiff on my skin, which seems to happen to me with most ‘grown-up’ vanilla fragrances. Not a fan of that.
Amazing value for money, though, if you’re a hardcore vanilla fan.
cosmos50 – :
An absolutely yummy discrete lovely vanilla scent that’s caressed with a bit of myrrh and cedar to make it a very elegant wear. I absolutely adore this and would perhaps bathe in it given the chance. If I had a criticism it’s that it might be a tiny bit too light, I wouldn’t have minded a bit more oomph but perhaps that’s part of its charm.
medvedev94 – :
Starts off with caramel creme brûlée and dates, then turns into vanilla, this perfume got my sweet teeth going. I say it’s a prelude to food. I ate 3 butter cookies after putting this on.
badul – :
Smoky vanilla fragrance. On my skin it smells like Eau Duelle’s sister.
napal3 – :
A lovely vanilla, quite quaint and relaxing.
Nothing at all like SDV. More like Montale’s Vanille Absolu.
Spiriteuse Double Vanille is a complex, slightly sweeter vanilla. This is lacking sweetness, but is much more woody and boozy. Interesting, not something I wear outside of the house, but nothing on SDV.
vvmmkk – :
I got this from a swap and it is gorgeous! I never heard of it before so if not for this. I’d never have experienced this heavenly scent. Such gentle creamy high quality vanilla.
adulaPloffMal – :
Cologne of the Missions starts with an unsettling rubbing alcohol opening. You’d almost think you had a fake on your hands that had been morbidly diluted, but wait it out. After a couple minutes, you’re left with the best kind of vanilla: vanilla extract. Yum! The resins work in a mysterious way to bring the impression of dry, mineral-rich stones too hot to touch. This fragrance is home at once in both cold and hot climates for this reason. It’s tempting to overspray because it starts out quiet, but the scent intensifies over a few hours, so a little can actually go a long way. This is one of my top few vanilla fragrances, along with Vanille Insensee.
ponyaev,vital13 – :
I am not a vanilla lover but love this one. A dry boozy cooking vanilla. Very lovely.
kiruch – :
This is the kind of smoky vanilla I’ve been looking for, for a long time… it’s the vanilla that you find in half and half pipe tobacco and a few cigarettes. It’s lovely and soothing…
Le Couvent des Minimes’s is very light and does have a soft smell but it flows in the air and this soft smell stays with you for 4 hours. I love it, and I only wish I could find a strong version of it. It’s a great value for this price…
It also reminds me of Givenchy’s Pi a little but that one is much sweeter and vanilla induced, and it does have a complex green background to it. My personal rating is 8/10.
shelbyGT – :
The vanilla in this fragrance is so soothing…
It’s winter here at the moment (Blue Mountains, Australia) & this lovely mixture of vanilla with myrrh, cedar and touch of benzoin (to my nose) has a calming subtle warmth to it.
I absolutely love it.
5822000 – :
I’m saving my bottle like…. I want to have this forever…
Lucklily I found an EDP that is as good or even better, without being sweet and cloying as Guerlain Double Vanille called Laya by Ne’emah, if you find it try. Middle East true work of art!
iison21 – :
I bought a decant of L’Air Du Desert Morocain and a sample of this was included. I was much more impressed with Cologne of the Missions. Immediately ordered a full bottle. Great boozy vanilla scent. Resinous, comforting and sexy all at once. How anyone could not adore this is beyond me. I hear this resembles Guerlains offering. I am afraid to try it because I can in no way imagine it smelling much better even at a reduced price. This is a fabulous fragrance.
oao600JeomiWogkig – :
I bought a decant of L’Air Du Desert Morocain and a sample of this was included. I was much more impressed with Cologne of the Missions. Immediately ordered a full bottle. Great boozy vanilla scent. Resinous, comforting and sexy all at once. How anyone could not adore this is beyond me. I hear this resembles Guerlains offering. I am afraid to try it because I can in no way imagine it smelling much better even at a reduced price. This is a fabulous fragrance.
ALILDEHENNACE – :
Eau des Missions does not sell on their own site nor is there any reminder that it is out of stock.
pavelkhitro – :
Love this alone and layered with so many other scents. Contacted the company and they assured me this was not discontinued, but I have my doubts and bought three backup bottles. Like most of the fragrances I adore, wish it was stronger, but for a comforting true vanilla this can’t be beat.
aleksei-ivanovi4 – :
A pretty, warm, fruity, slightly spicy mix–I think ‘comforting’ is an apt description. Inexpensive but lovely and suitable for anyone, any age, male or female.
TSVTDSLUE – :
Wonderful, simple, perfect. A one note miracle really. I cannot sense anything else other than freshly cut Tahitian vanilla beans. The initial smell is alcohol, but it evaporates quickly leaving behind this delicious and very natural smelling vanilla. The silage is low but the lasting power on clothes, not on skin, quite good. Innofensive, delicate , natural, and to top it all up, it comes in giant bottles ! I could bathe in it. Highly recommended to vanilla lovers and also to those interested in natural scents .
sekach84 – :
Very lovely sweet vanilla fragrance. It stays on my skin long, so it’s very pleasant. Lots of other sweet scents disappear quickly, but not this one.
Goscha – :
This is such a lovely vanilla fragrance, with a combination of notes that reminds me of cocoa with cream in it. It has a soft sillage on me but great longevity. My ginger male cat is always in my face when I am dressing, and got in the way of a spritz. He now smells as lovely as I do!
goodlike – :
Such a shame that this is disconned. It’s a staple in my collection. A beautiful vanilla with cedar, myrrh and benzoin. It’s light,as others have said, so I wear it when I don’t want to offend others with a heavy perfume and I use it like an after shower body mist.
I have stocked up and purchased the huge size (found on EBay from the UK. It was legit, they shipped overnight and it cost the same as the small size costs on Amazon here. Highly recommend doing this if you’re a fan like I am).
I hope Couvent brings this back. Al-Rehab Golden Sand is a decent dupe, but a bit sweeter.
Arradasok – :
I finished my decant of it in a week and then I came to the conclusion that I need it in my life.as it’s nowhere to be found here I ordered a bottle from US and as soon as I took a sniff again,I knew that I need a backup bottle
I don’t want this soothing vanilla dream to finish
I love vanilla,I love benzoin and I love myrrh.this perfume with this long difficult name is mostly about these three notes.I find it simple and linear but at the same time a different take on vanilla,something we don’t usually see among perfumes with a kind price tag
Combination of vanilla and myrrh reminds me yves saint laurent opium legendary China,but this one is less spicy and doesn’t have classic vibe of opium.I agree with my friend who says about similarities to captain black perfumes by which I think she mean captain siller(also known as Captain black here),a cheapie tobacco scent with dark liquid and pieces of brown leather on it’s bottle.ofcourse they’re not the same.that one is masculine and very tobacco-ee smokey.but I can detect something tobaccoish here too.maybe it’s just it’s smokey undertone or maybe there is an unlisted tobacco here.never mind the point is,this tobacco-ee vibe is well rounded by under notes and doesn’t appear as too smokey or overly masculine.it’s delicious.very delicious.by which I mean really delicious but thank to all these spicy,woody,smokey,tobacco-ee undertones it appears rich and sophisticated,nothing a child can pull off.it’s very warm,wrapping and cuddly.very smooth and soothing.there’s something nostalgic in it reminding safety,family and childhood.I received comments like you smell like the most delicious home made cake or you smell chocolatey confirms this as a gourmand.a gourmand for grown ups,also a great gourmand for men(while it’s also as wearable for women) it never becomes cloying to my nose,there’s something fresh and airy floating beneath this home made cake with enough spices,chocolate and smokey smell
Longevity is great and really surprising.it’s really longlasting for such a soft scent.sillage is moderate
I can’t find proper words to express my love.I have already sent samples of it to my special friends which are vanilla lovers just because I want to introduce them my love.at the same time I want to have it always in my collection so that I stop myself to spray it as much as my heart desires,I’m really afraid of running out of it
I also agree with below review that it’s a shame this adorable babe isn’t available in Iran.I’m really mad at perfume sellers that never tend to bring my beloved fragrances
Please bring this.we have the right to enjoy this delicious warm and enveloping magic around us
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محشره،عالیه عشقه بی نظیره.. اینجا بخوام دربارش فارسی هم بنویسم کل صفحه پرمیشه. یه عطر گرم و وانیلی،خوشمزه که حتی برای آقایون هم مناسبه..وانیل و بنزویین و مر با رگه های اسپایسی،تنباکویی،چوبی،اسموکی حتی کمی بوزی..کاملا خوشمزه اما درعین حال مناسب واسه آدم بزرگا.. این عطر یه حس نوستالژیک داره مثل آینه که یه ابر جادویی گرم و خوشمزه که پر از احساس آرامش و امنیت و تمام حس های خوب دنیاست آدم رو احاطه کرد..عطر ساده ای بنظر میاد و نسبتاً خطی،بااینحال خیلی جذاب و عمیقه.. با توجه