Peach Blossom, Violet & Vanilla

FIRST off, thank you Jeffery for the sample. I found it very kind of you to include extra samples, which is why I've waited to review. In appreciation, I wanted to give a good review. My dear violet will always get a kind review, but this is a rave review. I am well aware how creative God is, which is why he's put beautiful scented flowers outside in the fresh air and not caves. Fresh air and flowers go hand in hand. Both compliment each other, and both are better WITH each other than alone. This flowery scent should be used in the spring. The first day it's warm enough to open a window and inhale that first lovely warm breeze that you've missed all winter. Of course it's a pretty scent than can be worn ANY time, but it's the ultimate, extreme ultimate, on the day I've described. This is just my opinion, but I can't imagine many will disagree. This is a true ladies scent that could only be worn by Eliza Doolittle after she's refined. I'd say the beauty is most charming during that period also, but that's just me and my appreciation for the time. Scents like this (all violets to me) are timeless. How can they not be? Did violets only grow way back then? NOT! They are as lovely today as they ever were, provided you DO like violets. This particular scent is a bit more modern? aquatic? well, MUCH less intense than a full bold violet! Which may be why even though it's a bit up to the times, it still has all the Doolittle charm. This would be a well appreciated first scent for a very young girl. One that MOM wouldn't cringe from like a many (use your imagination) scents out there. I would say the whole DAME family has done a nice job and I wish them much luck!

Like the other Dame Perfumery scents I have tried, this is a beauty. It opens with a little zing of bergamot and red berries, soon joined by peach blossom and heliotrope, adding a soft and a bit powdery vibe. The berry notes are not too sweet and actually add a ballast, a balance to the other notes like the vanilla and peach. The violet enters pretty prominently and it is a lovely soft natural smelling violet. This is not an earthy leafy violet, but a soft floral violet, accented by lovely vanilla and peach blossom. The wood and vanilla come out more in the drydown. The musk never overpowers and just adds some depth and longevity to the fragrance. Sillage is not big, but longevity is good. You may think this fragrance is gone but it stays for hours on your skin. It's really lovely layered with Dame's Black Flower Mexican Vanilla fragrance. This does have some sweetness to it, but it is by no means gooey or gourmand. It is a pretty floral vanilla with softness and fluffiness. I rather feel like I am floating on a cloud when I wear this lovely juice. It is excellent quality for the price. Definitely try it if you have a chance. You can buy a whole sample set for a good price as well. I have no connection with Dame Perfumery, I just think their perfumes are wonderful! If you like some of the YSL florals and fruity/florals and the Guerlain newer scents then I think you will really like this fragrance.

Soft and sweet, so well balanced, the violet is not loud. There is some creaminess, too, like an expensive body lotion would smell. The ingredients seem very natural and fresh. Very niche. I am not sure if I want a full bottle but I saw smaller sizes on Dame's web site ( I think 7 - 10 ml) that would be perfect to continue exploring.

If someone at Jo Malone smelled this, their first thought would be, "I need a new career.".

This is my second review of this scent. After owning and wearing this one pretty regularly over the past few weeks I have to say this is a VERY solid EDT well worth it's value. All the notes are blended perfectly, leaving you with a luxurious and soft glowing scent that radiates about a foot... so you can smell it yourself all day and leave only the slightest of whispers in your wake. The staying power is also impressive for it being such a soft scent. As it settles on the skin, it is evident that the peach blossom is the "hero", but the whole journey is just a symphony of beautiful well crafted notes intermingling with the realistic peach blossom. The transition is from juicy fruity notes, to powdery floral and finishes with an amazing floral vanilla musk. I can smell the dry down on my sweaters the next day- and then I smile to myself thinking about how wonderful I must smell to other people ^_^ Elegant and super feminine. If you're a fan of powdery and fruity florals then this is absolutely worth giving a try. If you love well done vanilla and musk I would also highly recommend this for a great summer time alternative. Just a beautiful formulation all around.