Dirty Vanilla

I’m in the downtown of a small town and it’s Saturday afternoon. The early November sun warms my cheeks and a cool breeze makes them rosey as I step into an antique shop. Wooden planks creek underfoot as my eyes take in the feast before me. I weave through treasures of the past, a bowl of root beer candies rest on a stack of dusty books so I pop one into my mouth. Time seems to stand still as I wander around each nook and cranny, patchouli incense and 70’s southern rock filling the air. Dirty Vanilla is neither gourmand nor syrupy sweet vanilla. More like spice, woods, and patchouli enveloped in a smokey vanilla. Star anise and licorice are not listed notes but my nose picks up a root beer vibe that made me fall in love with the fragrance. Longevity is fantastic, lasts well over 8 hours. Doesn't smell like Grand Soir or Dior Homme Intense in the slightest. It does remind me of Toi Toi Toi except DV is stronger and lasts much longer...oh and is cheaper.

Absolutely love it! But I don't agree with most reviews. The vanilla is prominent and truly accurate to vanilla extract, though it does fade(I have been a professional baker for 19 years). It's not a fluffed up warm or cloying bbw vanilla at all. The patchouli is very reminiscent of Yankee Candles Witch's Brew, a sweet almost Coca-Cola like patchouli, not hippie like. The patchouli also keeps this scent smelling very "cool" to me, like a cool fall evening. Not the biggest compliment grabber but the way this scent fills my heart with the excitement for Halloween is unmatched. I wear this September through October

It’s a very woodsy, resinous perfume that’s having an affair with a vanilla bean pod and they’re all over each other. I get pepper, coriander, patchouli, then cedar and sandalwood, all of it warm and sweet. The vanilla puffs up in wisps sometimes and makes it into a rather sexy smell. Imagine a strong, sludgy chai served in a roughly hewn wooden mug, and it’s kinda hot. Layer it with Coeur Noir if you want to smell like the coolest wooden chest ever. Yum! Edit: the oil rollerball is heavier and spicier, hell yeah

God I really love this one, I’m surprised as I usually don’t reach for vanilla fragrances but this is just perfect. The opening is very warm, vanilla and spicy, and as it dries down I find the warmth burns off and you can really smell the cedar and sandalwood, but the patchouli stands out as it settles onto the skin. The vanilla mostly stays constant throughout the day, it definitely settles in and sticks close to the skin all day but when I smell my wrist I can still smell it.

Vanilla with vetiver and patchouli. I love the resulting "Dirty Vanilla" accord - a dirt and greens vanilla with a hint of herbal spiciness. What you spray is what you get for the entire wear, and it remains pretty consistent across wearings. If I was a signature scent type of gal, I could easily see this being a signature. Predictable, easy to wear, I don't have to think about it too hard, and it doesn't overstay its welcome.