Vanilla Soft Musk

I still have a rollerball of this and I absolutely love it when I'm in the mood to smell like a sexy vanilla cupcake. It reminds me of intimate garden tea parties and charming French patisseries. Warm, inviting, and comforting, with unexpected depth.

Probably the first scent I fell in love with. My mum got me a set back when it first came out when I was about 8 or 9 and I just love, love, loved it. It's soft and pleasant. A "nice" smell, that makes you feel comfortable.

I used to wear this fragrance daily during my teenage years; I loved it. If anyone knows of one that smells somewhat similar, please let me know!

I am wondering what has happened to all my favourite Avon fragrances of late...they have all lost their strength and staying power. While Vanilla Soft Musk in itself is a very pleasant fragrance, so unobtrusive as not to bother anyone, there is just something missing. I cannot smell the Vanilla. All I get is sweet floral with a touch of musk. I do smell Sandalwood in the opening notes but as that is not listed, I have to wonder where it is coming from. This fragrance does get better the longer it stays on your skin, the warmth really helps to enrich the notes. Finally towards the end a little Vanilla something peeks up and says hello but not enough to say, Yes I am Vanilla. Still a nice enough fragrance just not the same as it used to be all those years ago.

I just have a little vial of this. I have a soft spot for Avon fragrances because they remind me of growing up in a little country town where even teenagers had Avon parties. Going through an Avon catalogue still gives me a jolly. At first I get an almost harsh chai-like spice, but that very soon departs, leaving a soft and pretty (if generic) vanilla musk scent. Warm and comforting. It fades quickly though - within the hour it is barely noticeable on me. I can't detect any raspberries at all, perhaps a hint of white flowers. I have tried getting the same effect by layering Jovan Musk with TBS's vanilla perfume oil, but my search for the perfect vanilla musk scent continues!