Zenith Vanilla

* Excellent vanilla and rum forward gourmand fragrance * Great blend of spicy, floral, citrus, powdery and boozy aromas * Prominent notes of vanilla, violet, rum, musk and candied orange peel * Smells like a vanilla snap cookie * Excellent performer * Classy presentation * A sweet fragrance older adults can actually appreciate * Great for social activities and date nights * Great for cooler seasons * Leans quite masculine for a vanilla fragrance * May still be not good for those who dislike sweet fragrances despite the maturity * Not good for hot weather seasons French Avenue's Zenith Vanilla is a great twist on the tried and true classic vanilla gourmand fragrance DNA. A powerful boozy rum note complements the vanilla nicely and gives this a warm and grown up feel. You'll also pick up some sweet, spicy, floral, citrus and powdery aromas as well. Standout notes are vanilla, rum, baby powder, violet, patchouli musk and a tiny hint of candied orange peel. It's this last subtle note along with the strong rum and vanilla that really put this one over the top. I was complimented by a woman on this scent who said I smelled just like a vanilla cookie and she's right. A perfect summary of this outstanding fragrance. This is quite sweet and very strong, but it's a rare sweet fragrance that appeals more to older users than younger ones. This said, those who really don't like sweet fragrances may not be won over though I strongly recommend they give this a try. It's quite masculine for a vanilla fragrance, so female users should take note. This is great for cooler weather and used for social occasions and on date nights. It will likely be cloying in hot weather. Performance is really good. The overall quality is really high for this entire line and the presentation is classy. If you like vanilla, give this one a shot. Highly recommended.

I haven’t smelled the original Dior Vanilla Diorama, so I can’t compare similarity, performance, or longevity to it. However, there’s another fragrance that smells extremely close about 90–95% similar and that is Fragrance World Vanille Drama, they are basically from the same company. The main difference between Zenith Vanilla and Vanille Drama lies in the opening. Zenith Vanilla opens with a brighter, slightly fresher feel, likely coming from candied orange and bergamot. The candied orange is especially noticeable, giving it a sweet citrus touch. As it transitions into the mid and drydown, it becomes almost identical to Vanille Drama. Both share a warm spicy vanilla profile with a soft boozy nuance from rum. By the drydown, they are nearly indistinguishable. Where Zenith Vanilla clearly stands out is in performance. It has stronger projection and better longevity, easily lasting over 8 hours on both skin and clothes. You can even notice the higher concentration it feels slightly more oily on the skin, likely because it has extrait de parfum concentration. In contrast, Vanille Drama feels more moderate in projection and longevity. If you have the budget and enjoy a slightly sweeter, brighter opening, Zenith Vanilla is the better choice. However, I still personally prefer Vanille Drama overall. It feels less bright and less playful, going straight into a warm, boozy, and spicy vanilla scent without that candied orange opening. Even though Vanille Drama has weaker performance, it’s significantly more affordable, which still makes it a very good option. 8.4/10

Nose Note #765 Wow, what's up with the ratings? Another victim of a hate campaign on the UAE brands? 3.57?! This is a legit top quality perfume. It has beautiful coca cola vibes, somewhat like Tabac n Coke, MFK Grand Soir and TF Tobacco Vanille in the distance. Beautiful unisex fragrance. This is not niche, not by a point. Just a wonderful almost crowd pleasing fragrance. If you like TF TV or Tonka Cola - this one will satisfy you, especially if you are a lady. Tonka Cola? Yeah, actually this is somewhere there, but easier to wear. Orange candy? Not so much, more like vanilla with some light florals and amber, some patchouli too. 8/10, very easy to like and wear, at least for me

Yeah ,this is absolutely top notch perfume! It opens with this beautiful candied orange and it goes so well with that slight rum note. Smells inanely addicting and sweet after 20 minutes after the opening !!! The 3-6th hour mark smells so comforting and sensual it's unreal that you can make such a gorgeous fragrance at such low price. the rest of the fragrance is resinous and slightly smoky with that incredible vanilla. Lasts something like 8 hours right out of the box with a really big projection for the first 2-3 hours. Honestly top 5 maybe even top 3 fragrances in my collection and definitely number 1 vanilla in my collection.

Fizzy vanilla coke with a touch of florals with dusty patchouli and smokiness from styrax and benzoin. It's impossible to mess up the vanilla-styrax combo, according to me, so I don't really mind the vintage aspect of it that everyone mentions. If you are on the verge of deciding if you need this fragrance based on the reviews below, then ask yourself if you like fragrances such as MFK Oud Satin Mood, La Fille de Berlin, or similar perfumes, typically rosy ones. If the answer is yes, then you will have no problems with Zenith Vanilla