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alexSTbti1 – :
Totally individual subjective response: this is what happens when yum yum goes wrong wrong WRONG. I can so clearly see what it’s aiming for: a classy, spicy unisex vanilla, not so spiky-niche it will scare anyone away, but more nuanced and less sweet than one of the custard-and-cake bombs all over the market. This one is not nearly as individual or weird as, say Mona di Orio Vanille or YSL Magnificent Gold or Arquiste Anima Dulcis, but it’s heading into that kind of territory. So very nearly delicious: true nutmeg and allspice, but not the bullying kind, a warm, soft, sweet cloud of toothsomeness. It ought to be impeccable.
Butttt…. on my skin, and (I hope) only on me: there’s also an unmistakeable, unshakeable, unbearable and unavoidable note of … baby sick. And because the high clouds of sweet vanilla are so inescapable, there’s no getting away from that rancid note. Who let that in there? I don’t know why or how it happened but I could not un-smell it. No disrespect to Erbario Toscano; my experiments with Cuore di Pepe Nero, Polvere di Siena, Fumo di Oppio and Gocce di Resina all went perfectly well, so they obviously do know how to make great stuff – it’s just that one element which was disastrous on me.
Any vanilla-lover should try it – if it doesn’t do the nasty sick-trick with you, it is very close to a niche-level vanilla at mainstream, even bargain price. Projection and longevity both solid, and despite the sweetness, perfectly unisex. Has all the potential to be a huge hit among those noses who know! But given my experience, I’d warn against blind buying this one.
Shengannenoup – :
It really is a toss up between this one and Polvere di Siena for my most favourite perfume; I know Erbario Toscano is not a big name, super renowned brand, but it just speaks to me way more than others.
The notes in these perfumes just bind to my skin and evoke memories, hopes, dreams… they are consoling and loving and inspiring and encouraging, all at the same time.
Vaniglia Piccante in particular is a bit more peppery and invigorating, it nudges you more towards trying new things and being confident, whereas Polvere di Siena is more reassuring and protecting.
Love ’em both, so happy I found them!