Uhud

The first time I ever smelt Uhud, I had no idea what the notes were. It came as a surprise free sample with a package of other samples I ordered, and somehow it ended up being better than every single one I had picked myself. My first thought was, Wow!!! this smells like an expensive hotel lobby. So luxurious. To my nose this was the best fragrance I had ever smelt. Years later Uhud is now my second favourite fragrance EVER! with Bianco Latte holding first place. Layer these two together and you have my signature scent. The dry down is so similar to Bianco Latte, but the juicy red fruit on top adds the most delicious twist. 🍓🍦 I don’t find Uhud juvenile or overly sweet. It’s absolutely perfect. Even the atomiser is the best I’ve ever used! Everything about this fragrance feels luxurious. I’ll forever have a backup bottle. ✨PSA✨The perfumer who created Bianco Latte also created Uhud which is why I think this fragrance is so well executed. Well done Silvia Martinelli you bloody genius.

The notes are wrong, this is not a bianco latte dupe but it's raspberry forward with a Bianco latte dna. As if you took out the caramel and spice and replaced with raspberry. They're not redundant they smell different just with a similar "base".. either way this is a LOVE for me.. it's raspberry and airy and lacotnic at the same time and projects well and lasts too but it's not at all a dense creaminess, it's very "whipped" and ethereal. It took a little while to strengthen up though so a good few weeks of maturing the bottle. Unique to anything I own. Perhaps somewhat similar to shmallow fluff (which I also love) if you swap the strawberry. Edit: after maceration the rose note is becoming more prominent but it's stronger in the opening, so if you don't like florals at ALL this probably isn't for you. I like the rose I think it adds some roundness and depth and a bit more complexity. But it's very light still. Because of that this one is more elegant than sh'mallow fluff.

Full honesty: I was initially attracted to this fragrance due to the nose behind it: Silvia Martinelli aka original creator of Bianco Latte. (Also the hot pink bottle is cute) So how does it compare? The opening of Uhud is literally berry vanilla ice-cream but without being overbearingly artificial, creamy or heavy. Surprised how accurate some reviewers are! Moment the perfume touches your skin it gradually dries down to a powdery-caramel (nougat without the nuts).. very similar to Bianco Latte, but less gourmand & more fresh. It reminds me of a sweeter, stronger version of Molinard's Secret Sucre (which surprise surprise is a nougat perfume). To me this is a more spring-&-autumn-wearable cousin of Bianco Latte and a louder cousin of Secret Sucre. Highly recommended if you're into those kind of frags :))

This was unexpectedly a big love for me. To be honest, I bought it for the bottle, cos look at that neon pink!!! Based on the notes, I was kind of expecting a rather juvenile sweet candy scent. But lo and behold, it’s actually not. And I am so glad I got it. To me this has an airy, there but not there feel to it. But when I do catch a sniff, it’s creamy, slightly floral, lightly fruity and sweetly musky at the same time. Nothing stands out too much, it’s a well blended scent. I absolutely love the drydown. It’s musky in the best smoothest way. It’s not too attention grabbing. Just quietly present and enjoyable scent. Great for the office. Nothing offensive or abrasive notes here. I’ll definitely grab some backups.

glad it was already mentioned here, but here are the actual notes: Top Notes – Red Fruits, Rose, Caramel Heart Notes – Tonka, Honey, Raspberry Base Notes – Musk, Vanilla, Amber this is like a raspberry take on Bianco Latte. it has a freshness to it from the fruits that makes it more palatable in the summer for those of us that love gourmands. while it still have that Bianco Latte DNA, it's still quite unique as the raspberry and fruits are pretty strong. i have so many BL dupes that i'm glad this one is different. easy reach and wears well both alone and layered.