Something Wild

For women? Could've fooled me! I received a sample of this in a swap and I WILL be wearing all of it. It starts out sweet like frosting, then quickly develops into what smells like vanilla, light incense, and sugar cubes. I don't care who you are, man or woman, you'll enjoy this one if you like sweet scents! As much as I like this though, I decided not to purchase it based solely on its price. I discovered Aquolina Black Sugar from the same swap, and purchased it instead, for only $13. I tried Philosophy Fresh Cream, and I don't find it all that similar. In my opinion, Fresh Cream is a hollow substitute for Something Wild. It's empty. Sweet, but too light and airy. You literally smell sweet air rather than the thicker vanilla/cedar/incense. I also tried Tokyo Milk Dark's Bulletproof, and well, they're nowhere near similar to me. I guess they're kind of in the same genre, but not much alike at all. In my opinion, Aquolina Black Sugar is much closer to Something Wild. Don't get me wrong, they have their differences... Black Sugar starts out dark and lightens up as it goes, and smells a bit like a burnt marshmallows with milky vanilla, whereas Something Wild starts out like vanilla frosting, then develops into a more of a smoky vanilla sugar cube. Black Sugar is darker and Something Wild has a bit more sparkling vanilla, and I detect a faint touch of jasmine which brightens things up even more. Even still, I find it VERY similar to Black Sugar, especially as Black Sugar starts to dry down and lose a bit of it's darkness (once the raspberry fades). Something Wild is of course much higher quality. Still, it's a cheap alternative worth checking out! Update: Ended up buying a bottle of Something Wild too. There are some really good second hand and gray market prices on this fragrance, so for the lower prices you can find it for today (10-2019), it's really worth checking out! Plus, Black Sugar is discontinued and costs $45 a bottle now...

This is definitely not something wild. It is something comfy. Exactly as the notes say, it is vanilla and cedar. Not super sweet, lactonic vanilla. More gently sweet, slightly creamy vanilla that takes the hasher edges off the strong cedar note. I know this is marketed towards women but fully believe it is perfectly unisex and can see a lot of men really enjoying it. My husband could smell it from a couple feet away after only 2 test sprays so I'd say the projection is decent and it did last quite a few hours on my skin (which is rare for me. I generally have to spray my clothes to get even okay longevity.) Overall, I'm really impressed and can see myself using this to layer with regularly and possibly wearing it as my main fragrance during colder months of the year.

Are you a lover of Vanilla? Are you a lover of gourmands? Then You'll Love this! Got this sample his whole line today at Sephora, he really did a great job w/ all 10 each unique & different in their own way. A vanilla lover I quickly took to this; this is an addictive linear vanilla, sweet sexy but also retaining some class. It's has a warmth && coziness to it && I feel if u wore this out it would deff. attract & shower you with compliments. Price points a lil steep but I feel the quality is there. Very nice! :) Update: The more I wear this, the more addictive it becomes, I really want a new scent but it's about to be spring/summer here && I feel I'm only drawn to this now that its a lil colder atm..ugh I'm torn!

I think this fragrance is really pleasant and a solid buy. I get a lot of cedar which elevates the basic vanilla-ness. I'm not super into vanilla usually, so I was surprised that I like it so much. I think it is the cedar giving it a smokey, woody vibe that is making me really like it. This doesn't have huge projection, but it does linger around me for hours and hours. A soft little scent bubble. Very cozy. This would definitely be good for layering because it won't be overbearing to the fragrance you pair it with. I'm really glad I bought it, although I should note, I got it at a discount so I only paid about $25. At $25 it is a no brainer for me. Also this is definitely unisex.

Every single time that I wear this, it reminds me of one thing and one thing only, Creme Brulee! I get a rich custard base, topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. I believe that the notes of vanilla and cedar mixing together is giving off the vibe of burnt cream. I personally love this fragrance. It's simple in its composition but smells more complex. It's cheap to buy but gives off a much pricier scent impression. The best thing about this scent is it is very well tempered. It's disposition is not sickeningly sweet which keeps it from being nauseating. Highly recommended for testing if you like vanilla-esque fragrances!

It's not anything super original, a linear cozy smoldering powdery vanilla. But I do really like this one, my third favorite of the range of ten, behind 2AM Kiss and Blackout. Was really unimpressed with the other offerings from this range I've tried so far, being mostly reminiscent of drug store shampoos and body mists, and then I came across these three lined up at the very end of my sampler set. Sure, it's just a linear candied vanilla with a somewhat artificial burnt cedar, but it's cozy and wearable and does it well, and it doesn't smell cheap. For $25 for 50mL nowadays, I'm quite the fan and will likely pick up a bottle!

If I were in the market for a new signature fragrance, this might be it. Don't let the lack of notes make you think this is a simple vanilla scent. I had it on for several hours yesterday, and while it's fairly linear, it's also incredibly addictive and delicious. Gourmand lovers should be all over this one, or maybe I should say it's not so great so there will be more for me! This is not one where you have to get past a top note, or wait for it to develop, it was true love at first sniff. A soft cuddly blanket of fragrance to wrap yourself in any time of year. Definitely fb worthy, and not overpriced, in my opinion.

I blind bought this. (Because I read here, that it was similar to Solstice Scents Manor). Glad I did. Though it's not as intense, rich, high quality or as bewitching as SSM. I still LOVE this perfume. It drives me wild! I never really thought of my self as a 'nilla type girl. But this was one helluva a buy.Creamy, I'd say Sandalwood is tucked in there somewhere too, maybe a little white flower, some tonka and lots of vanilla!!! Silage is moderate. Longevity has a bit to be desired, but not bad. But for the price...spray away my sisters and brothers. Spray away!!!.

This DOES have the same vanilla as Raghba; they smell great layered together, too. This is a smell you might smell on day two of a snowy weekend in a remote cabin with someone you can never admit to being there with. You're wearing lotion that smells of simple vanilla extract, but now it's mixed with the dried spit and sweat of the man very competently stoking the fire you're lying naked in front of. You can also smell the wood of the cabin, the fire, and so forth. But it really does share that spitty quality of Raghba, and I'm not mad at it.

Something Wild by Derek Lam really stands out without being over the top. I usually go for heavy vanillas, but the smooth cedar in this one surprised me. There's violet in it too, which might sound unusual, but it works. Don't judge it by the bottle; the scent is a total curveball. It has that cool, mysterious vibe, like a pair of Undercover jeans. I've seen it priced all over the place, from $30 to $90. I think it's best for warm weather. It needs the attention. 8/10.

As simple as the notes pyramid shows and why complicate things? I love this scent - plus I got a huge bottle for around $20 bucks. The vanilla is rich without being overpowering in the slightest, with the wafting from a campfire somewhere in the background - a little woody and a whisper of smokey. It's perfect for layering or on it's own. This isn't candy vanilla and rightly sits up there alongside my more expensive vanilla perfumes. She's a keeper.

Yes, it is a linear vanilla/cedar perfume. I understand now that it is exactly the point. Even the packaging is linear and straightforward, so the concept works. And that is exactly why I love it....this one is a favorite that I passed off as too simple initially, but it has grown on me and become a favorite that really shines in cold weather. Complex does not always equal superior. I love this. Sometimes less is more.

I love this one!! To my nose, I get a soft vanilla. Not a sweet vanilla! I think the cedar notes add depth and take down sweetness. I use this as a layering scent in the winter when I want to add soft creaminess but not sweeten too much. I love layering it with my HG Tom Ford TV. I think this could absolutely work as a unisex fragrance.

I love this. Like others mentioned it is warm and cozy but not overly so that you can’t wear it on a cool summer day. It’s a bit lactonic and creamy, almost reminds me of cream of wheat but not super realistic. It’s comforting, vanillic, and sweet without venturing fully into gourmand territory. I’m really glad I got my hands on it.

The most realistic crème Chantilly in gourmand perfumery. This fragrance is an ode to all the nuances vanilla pods can offer as a multifaceted scent, deep yet airy, creamy and dreamlike. It’s not a bomb, but without question, it’s among the coziest fragrances I own. There’s an intimacy here that is perhaps a little too sexy?

Bliss makes a body butter that smells very close to this in vanilla+bergamot scent. To me it smells like a deconstructed Shalimar, leaving only the vanilla, baby powder, tobacco and wood. Definitely test if you like Shalimar or Emeraude, and are additionally, a vanilla fan

I can't quite place what this scent reminds me of, but it's beautiful. I could be picking up Prada Candy notes on my skin. Very creamy with a hint of sweetness. The more I wear it, the better it becomes. My favorite of the entire line and bottle worthy!

This definitely reminds me of Fresh Cream by Philosophy which I also love. It is very sweet, but also has a hint of spice which is nice.

Best one of the bunch if you love Vanilla....reminds me a lot of Indult Tihota.

This is great! Reminds me of prada candy with some oak wood added