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reshetnyak – :
Reminds me of Aquanet sprayed in a wet bathroom in the 80s, after someone used Aussie Scrunch Spray and Jergens lotion.
Chernostepenniy – :
It went on very strong at first and was very sweet, almost cloying. It reminded me of a vanilla/pink sugar blend which I think I would normally like, but sadly this had a strong artificial note to my nose, like a vanilla scented cleaning product. After about 15 minutes it did calm down and became much softer and more powdery, but then I could barely smell it. I did not get any delicious whiffs like I enjoy from my fragrances. An hour later I can’t really smell it at all. This may be a great fragrance to some, but I don’t think it really works with my body chemistry.
mashinist – :
Hmmm . . . not sure what I think of this. The opening is lovely. Actually a love at first sniff. On my skin it starts musky, balmy, mildly sweet vanilla and nutty. Almost gourmand. But as it dries down it becomes musky but in a bad way. Like tart armpits. Not been to the gym pits but sitting at your desk and realize OMG I forgot my deo this morning pits. LOL The sweetish vanilla hangs around in the background but something that started so harmonious and delicious goes to something a bit sour. I know almonds can do some strange things on my skin. Plus I’m testing from a dabber and I know there can be a difference in dabs vs sprays. But I think I’m dropping this from my wish list.
velikiygo – :
I bought this hoping to get the sweet almond/musk combo others are raving about but on me, the scent just disappears. I have a 3.4 oz bottle of this to swap if anyone is interested.
0.o_Tobi_x_X – :
This fragrance is light, and sweet like angel food cake (which is exactly what it smells like). In the beginning, it was a little reminiscent of suntan lotion but dried down into a sweet vanilla fragrance with a touch of dewy freshness reminiscent of what you’d imagine an island wind to smell like on a spring morning. It’s definently unique, a spicy note would enhance the scent I think, and transform it into a night time fragrance. This is a great scent to wear during the day– it is unobtrusive, yet has a hint of a sillage that occasionally swirls in your senses.
nataly2062 – :
Here’s one scent that no one will earmark as “an old lady’s scent”. Hah! And I’m an old lady. Hey, I’d guess that anyone can wear this one. It’s beyond chocolate and vanilla and cherries, and segues into a simple “Delicious!” It’s a friendly, cuddly fragrance and goes best when worn with a smile. I’d say it’s more suitable for winter but who cares? I rejoiced when I found a bottle of it, winced at the price but bought it anyway. No regrets whatsever.
мукалтинка – :
Starts medicinal, turns incense-y, ends smelling exactly like Lush Vanillary. It’s nice but Vanillary is much cheaper so buy that instead.
lebedevsg1 – :
A little blonde girl wearing a white dress is running around in a blossoming garden on a very sunny day. She has cotton candy in her hand. And in the other hand. And on her face. And in her hair. The smell is at times cozy and childish, but then it suffocates you with its cloying almondy sweetness.
radoman2005 – :
Not enough vanilla for my taste, I don’t really smell it at all, I smell a touch of almond and a whole lot of musk. It’s a pillowy, billowy scent that reminds me of clean soft linens.
Vladivakin – :
This feels quite innocent. Smells like vanilla marshmallow with a touch of almonds. Overall, it’s very warm and cozy. Not too sweet, although it is on the beginning.
Very pleasant dry-down. Gourmand lovers should definitely try this one out.
ghz853Diobtetty – :
White musk upfront with a little tint of vanilla and almond. I’ve been searching for a vanilla scent to love and I now know that vanilla + musk isn’t for me.
Not bad, just not what I was looking for. It’s quite warm and comforting so if you like musk and vanilla this might be something you would love.
Million555 – :
Had I tried this before buying I would not have bought! Reason number one being that I have two unused bottles of let them eat cake from Tokyo milk which smells pretty much the same and at Lea’s price tag,I could buy 4 more bottles of let them eat cake.It smells like almond extract.Way overrated!
iyi063bedyWelty – :
There’s something kind of Bohemian about this scent. I almost wrote it off as a boring vanilla-type scent, but I began to notice something kind of dark in there. Something sort of incensey (I guess that’s the musk??). This is a very subtle, sorta sweet, super comfortable fragrance. I’m also happy to report that it’s not overly powdery (a problem I often have with almond/vanilla scents).
filmspro – :
Lea is a smooth and delicate blend of vanilla, musk and almond. As you would expect, it’s not overly complex nor super sweet. It’s just a pleasant, easy and casual scent for everyday wear.
Lea is what I’d call a cuddly scent. It’s inoffensive and soft, something I wouldn’t mind wearing as a bed-time scent. Men could easily fall in love with Lea, as it has that vanillic sweetness that they enjoy, without the overpowering sillage that many feminine vanillas tend to have.
The base is fairly creamy on the skin. I do agree that it shares some similarities with Ava Luxe’s Angel Face. It’s a simple scent, just a polite and feminine fragrance that is easy to wear and enjoy.
Lea is not too expensive, although I must admit that for $100 per 100ml, you don’t get anything extraordinary. I wouldn’t call this fragrance unique, in fact it’s quite linear.
As I have previously mentioned, the sillage is soft, however the longevity is quite good. I could smell Lea on my skin seven hours after my first application. A pretty scent that perhaps could be better.
dany – :
I really wish they’d put the EDP on here, instead of just the EDT, because the scents are a little different. The EDP is stronger and longer lasting, too. It’s my signature perfume these days, and if I switch it out for longer than a day at a time, I find myself missing it. I particularly love stepping into the shower the next day and smelling it rising off my skin in the steam. Beautiful smell, just the right amounts of sweet and bitter, and not a smoky, campfire vanilla. I’m one that gets frequent migraines from perfume, but this one has never given me one, and I haven’t had a single complaint of it being too strong in the office, like so many other perfumes are. I get compliments on it all the time.
ИЛЬНАР2580 – :
Here we get a good scent of Almonds.
I get some syrupy almond drink, little bit medicinal and also intense.
The Vanilla adds some charm.
Good one!
I get some honey here, even though it is not listed!
😀
alexkinoproxxx – :
Wonderful scent. Smooth and very subtle yet unforgettable, just amazing!
Head notes: Bergamot, Ylang-ylang
Heart notes: Jasmine, Almond blossom
Base notes: Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka bean, White musk, Ylang-ylang
Though less complex, Lea is a twin sister to Eclix (and, most regrettably, equally hard to get). Love them both.
Марисабель – :
I remember walking barefoot in the summertime down to my local drugstore to pad quietly along the cool aisles wishing for the latest polish, mascara and perfume. Musk started it all for me and Lea took me back to those lazy summer days. Musk, musk and more musk. 12 hours later, I smell warm citrus vanilla musk in the crook of my elbow and smile. Pricey? Yes. Worth the smile? Maybe…
vovanch – :
Lea is a pleasant, short lived, tame vanilla. More for a youngster than a grown woman. There is no complaint I can make of it, and it will come to taste and budget as to whether or not you’ll buy.
If you test, however, it needs to be worn on the bosom and not hands, wrists or paper. It needs moisture and warmth to come alive.
Is this the vanilla for me? Probably not, as I like a little incense or leather thrown in, but I kept my sample and enjoyed it fully.
bestman1 – :
Lovely bitter almond note graces the opening with a drop of true vanilla, all enveloped in cotton-y musk. The individual notes merge to create a fairly linear scent. This scent is so cozy and sensual…nothing artificial here, just pure innocence. Longevity is decent, this is a gentle skin-scent. I do wish the musk note would stick around longer…
4/5 STARS
BitoSighdiugh – :
It’s opens with a slightly bitter, green-medicinal note with vanilla and musk. Faint baby powder smell, very cozy, pleasant scent. Mainly vanilla and musk plays the main role, the bitter almond just hiding in the background.I could detect a sigh of amber in the base.
This fragrance, like a soft pillow.:)Very relaxing, great “go-to-bed” scent.
Unfortunately it’s very weak, after an hour just a faint vanilla-musk base left on my hand..:(
I could compare this perfume with the vintage Avon Night Musk (or nowadays called: Avon Night Magic Evening Musk EdC)-which I love-, or Baby Powder by Demeter( another lovely powder scent).
P.s: Ohh, I just realized this fragrance reminds me of Douceur de Vanilla by Les Nereides as well!!:)
zimen – :
There are things in this scent that I appreciate, but not enough to purchase a bottle. To me, the almond is over-powering and then the dry down is just too sweet. Honestly – this reminds me very much of Calgon’s body scent called Angel Kisses (not in data base). The Calgon version is cheaper – I’d try it first. I’d heard so many gushingly wonderful things about this scent that I had to order a sample. Like bloosunshine, I’m disappointed.
karaichev1 – :
At first whiff, Lea opens with a sharp green note,
followed by bitter almonds,it was really a little
off-putting.As it dries down, the vanilla rounds it
out.A musk base gives it a more sophisticated air.
To me it is an unusual mix of bitter,sharp,sweet,green and musky.It is as if the fragrance is not the final
product,still in the lab phase.Notes that jump out,and
not particularly well blended.Maybe it is just my chemistry,but I am disappointed.
paypegeAbub – :
Not too vanillay on me…grody to the max! I love vanilla, but too much musk for me. After reading many great reviews I thought this would be good, but as always you must try before you buy. What works on one, does not work on the another. I could see why some would love it. If you like musk, then it will probably work for you. The Bath and Body Vanilla “to me” works better. Try Try Try before you buy!
dimitry69 – :
Lea has such an intimate touch,
She’ll warm you and hug you but never too much,
Amaretto,vanille,mixing and blending,
Now I smell musk, admiration unending.
Others have tried to be just like her,
Some have done well, with that I concur.
But Lea just smiles and says follow me,
Her trail delightful,I have to agree.
Love this stuff! She’s almost impossible to find anymore which makes her even more desirable for her fans. She’s not cheap…..but she’s worth it. There’s undeniable almondy goodness in here!! It’s a bit sharp at first spray and can be a bit off putting. I find many almonds can be a little nose hair singeing on the first spray.
It doesn’t take long before she calms down and becomes an absolute dream! The vanille and musk blend and soften her edges creating an amaretto~ish cloud. You can really smell all three ingrediants in perfect proportion.
There’s nothing like Lea. She’s in a class all her own. She is approachable, warm, goodness. A truly beautiful go to scent. People will have to get close and give you a sniff. All of this of course is very dependant on chemistry. Lea’s not for everyone. However if she works for you…..you’ll never want to be without her.
Леша 1968 – :
Love this perfume. But no staying power whatsoever. I tried the Lea Extreme. It is a vanilla, mexican vanilla and almond mixture. The musk was not cloying, like Creative Scentualization Perfect Vanilla was (which I initally loved but the musk really overpowered in the end).
Xeroxbrnaq – :
Wow , this is truly somthing different . The almonds starts off a bit bitter , And almost like amaretto (you are right Kchild)
then it settles down whit the musk and vanilla ,the m usk is pretty strong to my nose , im not used to that much off it , but somehow i like it , but it becomes eaven better when the vanilla goes in a bit more . not sweet and cloying like i thought it maight be whit the amaretto note , but nice , fresh , crisp inaway.
i do think i have smelled this before , it soemhow reminds me of a searten stage in angel .. Or is it somthing else , i cant quite put my finger on it right now.
Big thanks to Kchild for letting me get a sample off this one . you are SO generos:)
Elizabeth_fromAD – :
This one is a scrubber for the first 15 minutes or so! 😮 The almond is very sharp and bitter, almost nauseating (hello migraine!). After that, it becomes soft and round and the creamy vanilla kicks in.
Lea (EDP, the new bottle) is a really comforting scent for winter but tropical enough (frangipani?) for summer too. I have to say I *love* this and I’m glad I have a big bottle (100 ml) because this is quite hard to find.
Staying power is great on my skin. I get almost 24 hours if not washing. Lea is not a strong perfume, it’s almost like one of those “your skin but better” scents. The musk is soft and the vanilla (with milky almond) is really lovely. And I have a lot of experience when it comes to vanilla perfumes! 🙂 However, this is a one-dimensional perfume. After the awful almond has gone away, the scent doesn’t really change on my skin.
This one is a keeper for me. I’ve also had a sample of Lea Extreme (the stronger version) but I didn’t like that at all. It was way too warm for my taste. Too much almond and chocolate, not enough vanilla.
sokrat060386 – :
This first smells like an almond cookie (with yummy vanilla!), but then the musk kicks in and takes the sweet gourmande edge off. The dry down is vanilla-musk that’s not too sweet. It’s a soft, delicate fragrance – I love it!
hidfox – :
The notes look so promising, and you can definitely smell them all. It’s the execution that lacked for me. The almond reminded me of Jergen’s lotion… not very good in my book.
After the horrific almond tames down, you’re left with cigars and musk. Yep, that one kind of vanilla that I can’t stand, the kind that smells like rich, old men smoking fancy cigars.
All in all it’s not for me, but I can see where many people would find this comforting and fun.
Svyto – :
Cheerful vanilla/almond pastry with a cup of cocoa nearby. Not painfully sweet, surprisingly. (I’m usually not a sweet perfume fan.) Dries down similar to Parfumerie Generale’s Un Crime Exotique, all rich spicy honey. But much cheaper. Noticeable vanilla up close at 3 hours. Makes me think of a sunshiny morning, wearing a thick sweater, in a cafe, planning the fun things I’ll do all day.
fbt278speagoessenda – :
This is a powdery almond scent. The vanilla adds some creaminess, but the almond stands out, and something else that makes it just a tad sharp. I feel like it prickles the inside of my nose. It seemed rather simple and not worth the price tag. I’ve smelled similar things for less than $20.
I’ve owned Love’s True Bluish Light and while they both share a powdery aspect, there’s no almond note in that one, which is the highlight of this fragrance. I much prefer Love’s True Bluish Light…
Kishovec – :
Almond, Vanilla, Musk, Chocolate, Orange, Grass. Delicious milky smooth, all notes very clear. This is a comfort scent, like a fleece blanket in winter. Those who don’t like musk/vanilla or gourmands should steer clear. I find it very lovely and easy to wear.
roki24 – :
I HAD to try this fragrance…after all i’m the BIGGEST fan of ‘Lily’ (one of my favourite perfumes of all time) and i kept reading on other sites that Lea is a cult favourite, and a lot of people’s go-to comfort scent.
Lea opens up with a waft of cherry…(i realize that it is actually the almonds)..a powdery almost medicinal cherry. thankfully it disapates and you are left with an almost too sweet vanilla and musk. although this perfume is nice enough, it is not anything new. it almost bears a resemblance to POTL ‘Luctor et emergo’ but without the strong ‘playdough’ aroma. frankly, i was disappointed but i still have my ‘Lily’. i still have to sample ‘Jala’, but i HIGHLY recommend ‘Lily’ as a starting point to this brand. if you are looking for an oriental vanilla, pick up l’occitane’s miel & citron…comforting, warm and not overly sweet…and a fraction of the cost!