OK, I admit, this fragrance has seduced me. Even in the store, I wasn’t sure if I should get it or not. Something in me generally rebels against the idea of vanilla, which can be too sweet, and almost like the fragrance of white cake. Can you just feel the smell of white cake as I typed it?
And doesn’t the idea of double vanilla almost make you gag? (When you pronounce it the French way, it sounds far more sultry.)
Choosing between this and another Guerlain, I would have picked the other, but I allowed two SAs to help me choose (on purpose.) And I’m not sorry I did. I’m generally not so wishy-washy on the spot, but my general malaise about vanillas would have overcome my judgment, and I would have leaned to the other fragrance, which will be another purchase for another day.
It’s as far from most vanilla fragrances as the east is from the west. It’s not in the same universe as Coty’s Dark Vanilla, for example, a fragrance I like to have around, but rarely wear, for it is a traditional vanilla, albeit darker.
This is a sophisticated, adult, sultry fragrance which is romantic and sexy and not at all too much to wear all day into the evening. I don’t seem to tire of it as I do other fragrances. It’s long lasting. I don’t have to layer it again, though I don’t mind doing it as I love the scent. This is a smokey vanilla. It’s all the benzoin, frankincense and spices. It’s not like Korres’ Vanilla Cinnamon which is far sweeter and just not in the same company.
Notes of: vanilla, benzoin, frankincense, spices, cedar, pink pepper, bergamot, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang.
I even had a good sized sample that I loved from a friend, but spritzing it from the bottle was a whole new experience.
How does it make me feel?
It is an empowering fragrance. Only wear it if you are prepared to roar, if need be.
Going into a corporate meeting where you need to be taken seriously? Wear it.
Meeting your lover or husband? Wear it.
Going to dinner? Wear it, it won’t conflict with your food.
Meeting friends? Wear it. You’ll stand apart.
You’re a man? Wear it. It will smell masculine on you.
Did I tell you that I love it?
What else can I add?
The fragrance is stunning. It may be in the $230 range now, since prices have gone up, but it is worth every penny. You can also look for it in decants.
How about you?
Do you have it? Do you love it and wear it?
Where to buy it?
Call (702-732-7008) or email Claire (GuerlainPalazzo.STORE@lvmhuspc.com) at the Guerlain boutique in Las Vegas. He’s the man. He’ll take good care of you. And if he’s not there, the others will treat you right too. Even better, stop in when you are in Las Vegas. You’ll see I’m right.
Tell them I sent you!
Karin
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