Vanilla Addiction

This fragrance has amazing performance. I absolutely love KAYALI’s Vanilla 28, but one thing I always wished for was a little more longevity. That’s why I was so excited to try Gulf Orchid’s interpretation—and wow, they really nailed it. Right from the opening, I get that beautiful sharp lavender note that gives it a clean, slightly aromatic edge before it melts into the smoothest, creamiest vanilla. The rose adds this elegant sophistication that keeps it from smelling too sugary or juvenile. It feels refined, warm, and addictive all at once. The woody notes and patchouli stay present from beginning to end, grounding the sweetness and giving the fragrance depth and character. I originally reached for this mostly in winter and spring because it has that cozy, comforting vibe—but let me tell you... this scent absolutely comes alive in the summer heat. The warmth transforms the vanilla into something richer, deeper, and honestly kind of sexy. It projects beautifully and leaves the prettiest scent trail without becoming overwhelming. This is the kind of perfume that makes people lean in and ask what you’re wearing. Sweet, mature, feminine, and confident. I can’t stop wearing it.

At first I was disappointed because the patchouli musk heavy opening smelled just like Eshal Vanilla. Then 5 minutes later when it dried i kept getting whiffs of gorgeous deep Vanilla. This is much closer to Vanilla 28 than eshal vanilla which is what I wanted! It's brand new from Burlington so hoping it will last longer with time and the opening will tone down, but its gorgeous as is. I am seriously blown away by the depth of this for less than $20. Like why would I spend over 5 times the money for Kayali when I have this? That was rhetorical, I am gonna keep that money and get the other dupes from gulf orchid because if there as good as this there's literally no reason to. The vanilla is warmed slightly by brown sugar and is made huff-worthy by the deep patchouli and musk. I dislike patchouli, but it just deepens and darkens the vanilla in this. The floral in this just keep it from being too deep and resinous and instead just slightly dark and seductive. I cannot wait how much better this stuff gets with age. I think I like it better than Kayali? It's like 95% similar but that extra 5% is magic.

Pretty much just better Vanilla 28. I wore both at the same time on my skin and this last longer, has more vanilla, and projects better. The Kayali only last about 6 hours, maybe a bit more, on my skin while this last about 8+. I could even smell this at or past the 12 hour mark, fresh out the box. It radiated faintly (but still very much present) off my chest when I woke up to my surprise. The only possible downside I can think of is that in the very intial spray (no more than like a few seconds) there is a sharp alcohol smell, but, considering how brief that is I dont count that. I really like this scent and can see if have a place potentially all year round (with controlled sprays) since the vanilla itself is pretty light (as in its more of a vanilla extract vanilla rather than a super dense gourmand vanilla), and brown sugar which while not in the note break down is 1000% here I feel can be pulled off at most temps except high heat. Fall, winter, spring, day or night and maybe summer cool nights.

Let me start by saying I wasn't looking for a Vanilla 28 alternative per se. I was just looking for a long-lasting vanilla that I could wear daily and layer. I knew the DNA was good for that, so I went searching. I had smelt Vanilla 28 awhile ago but I don't remember how it smelt. I recently tried Vanilla Addiction and Eshal Vanilla because I have heard great things about both. I prefer VA to Eshal. Eshal is stronger on the white florals with less vanilla and on the dry down I only get a slightly sweet/sharp note. Almost like plastic. It may need to sit for a bit. VA has more rose and vanilla and the lavender makes it a little fresh. VA is sweeter with more brown sugar which I prefer. It is a very well blended fragrance and the patchouli grounds it and makes it not too sweet. The dry down is smooth and not sharp at all. This was right out of the box. I am very happy going with Vanilla Addiction!

Wow this smells so good! I originally put off getting this but I got Marshmallow and loved it. So I wanted to try more from this brand. This smells so good and it lasts so long. The patchouli just adds some depth to the scent it's not patchouli forward and the vanilla is so good it's spicy, it's sweet, and it lasts on my skin. I don't have the og but I hear it doesn't last. This lasts and lasts I'm really impressed. I put this on yesterday and can still smell it on me. And clothes it lasts forever on. Don't spray this on light clothes as the juice is super dark. This is so inexpensive for the quality you get. I love the bottle and it feels heavy the cap is plastic but it doesn't feel cheap. All in all this is an excellent scent. I have a back up coming i like this so much and have no desire to get the OG. I highly recommend this if you want an amazing vanilla with a little something to it.