Vamp à NY

Very vanilla powder/boozy, very earthy mixed with some rock n' roll. Visited the 5th ave Henri Bendel after work today and spritzed my wrist with this one. When I had my friend smell it on my wrist a few hours later she exclaimed "It smells like cherries and vanilla!" and I think she was right. It's got a sweet, candyish scent to it. It immediately took me to St. Marks Place in downtown NYC. It smells exactly like SMP on a hot summer day and all the rock/grunge shops are burning their incense. It also smells EXACTLY like Lush cosmetics Silky Underwear Powder which I love and remember saying to myself years ago that I wished it came in a perfume. Guess I got my wish. Lasting power is insane. Sprayed it almost twenty four hours ago on my wrists and took a shower this morning....I can still smell it faintly when I sniff the wrists. That's pretty impressive but it makes sense as this is made from high concentrated oils/organic naturals and not synthetics which tend to have very short lasting times. Packaging is cute and I get since they're an organic company they made the packaging "green" but honestly....for the price I kind of wish the takeaway coffee cup that the bottle came in was plastic and the customer could reuse it as a to-go coffee cup every morning. THAT would be awesome. It's a chunk of change though - they only make it in one size: 50ml which is 1.7oz and it's $98. I can't imagine running into anyone who wears this as only a couple of retailers sell this and most of those retailers are in Europe. If you live in NYC you can pick it up at Henri Bendel's (not online but in-store) otherwise you might have to resort to the few online dealers that sell it and most of them have upped their price to around $118/bottle. Based on its expensive price tag and inconvenience of finding a way to actually buy it I would not recommend purchasing this on a whim or buying it blind because returning it would be a hassle. IMO this is either a love/hate perfume...it's pretty hard to be "eh" on this one. I'm in the love camp on this one.

My very favorite perfume EVER. Delicious, narcotic, buttery creamy BOOZY tuberose and vanilla. Very dark, vampy. It lives up to my expectation. I think this was built for my skin, because it performs the way others are saying they thought/wish it would perform. I, like others, get a loud, creamy tuberose. But it is blended very well with some very buttery vanilla, a strong and intoxicating rum note, a healthy dose of raw sex, and something that makes me positively woozy. Absolutely delicious. Perfect for anything nighttime, dark, deep red lipstick, sex, sexy. It could turn into a bubblegum note on the wrong skin. My ex thought it smelled like smarties candies...?🙄 My holy grail, forever my signature. I will never not have this, I will repurchase over and over again. Also, this lasts forever on me. I don't care what people are saying about "what a shame..." "natural perfumery..." "No lasting power..." NOT TRUE. This will last for a sweaty night on the town, through dinner and a ballet, and you'll wake up the next morning still smelling it in your hair and on your pillow. Delicious. Keeps its scent through the dry down very well, though it takes some twists and turns it never turns into a generic vanilla powder dry down. There is no downside. This is perfection. 10/10

I've always shied away from tuberose. It's always been 'tu' much for me...'tu' rubbery, 'tu' waxy, 'tu' 80s (the bad kind), 'tu' headache-inducing. But like a naughty, curious cat that keeps dipping its toes in the water, I find myself incredibly drawn-to and intrigued by this big, heavy white flower. I feel like it's my initiation perfume note - the one that I'm kinda scared of, but know I need to experience - if I want to graduate from novice to the next level of perfumista. So, imagine my utter surprise when I spritzed a bit of Vamp on my wrist, and found myself sniffing obsessively. God, I love it!!! Not 'appreciate' or 'respect' or any other pseudonym for 'I-hate-it-but-don't-want-to-come-out-and-say-it'. I really, really love it! It's so lush and succulent and wet. It's very different from Giacobetti's usual transparent creations - this is thick, oily and opulent. Mouth-watering creamy, buttery deliciousness in a bottle. It's gorgeous. Losing my tuberose virginity to this Vamp was not as painful as I feared. Now where are my pesky Fracas and Carnal Flower samples hiding?? I think I'm finally ready for these really big bad boys.

The first blast is divine, creamy/warm/boozy tuberose-vanilla combo goodness soon followed by a mouthwatering rum note. I am a sucker for tuberose in general and I tend to enjoy boozy perfumes, so my sympathies for this perfume were expected. After the first boozy hit I start to get something else - benzoin. It plays around adding a bit sharp edges to this composition, helping this to stay away from getting too sweet, even though I must say - THIS IS VERY SWEET. Benzoin also brings out the greenness in tuberose which is a good thing. After 20 minutes or so when it is even more settled it gets even more interesting for me - I can feel almost bitter note, must be rum settling down. I start to get the "vamp" part of the fragrance as this gets dark and sensual. I do not have any idea where I could wear this, as it is heady and might annoy people around, but this goes on my wishlist with no doubt. Even though this is pricey (+/- 80 EUR for 50ml from the official retailer) it is worth every penny in my opinion, a very unique take on tuberose.

One quirky tuberose suitable for Giacobetti fans and oldfashioned tuberose haters. Three-phase development: 1.boozy2.waxy3.vanillic/balsamic sweet - none of which smells expected or predictable, hence it's very unusual fragrance just as every other Giacobetti creation. 1.Boozy opening is rather surprising and quickly moves to 2.a more interesting, waxy tuberose that instantly reminded me of Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Tubereuse; vegetal and waxy, thick, dense, feels like biting into a tuberose candle, except it feels really pleasant, creamy and cozy. 3.Last phase is on the gourmand side, not too sweet, but with distinct vanilla and balsamic notes in the background - just as Madonna's Truth or Dare should smell like. Fun and easygoing.

This is a second review. The first one was based on a memory from a couple of years ago. I since have tried it properly and fell in love. Vamp is hard to pinpoint. Is it a gourmand? Is it a floral? Is it sexy? Is it urban? The answers can be yes and no or maybe. But it’s not confusing, it’s just a very free-spirited perfume with its own personality. The first spritz is incredible, I have to restrained myself to not inhale it before it touches my skin. The tuberose do not dominate for long, the vanilla/rum is more persistent and there is a very buttery phase after about two hours of wear. I agree Vamp is more at home in a cooler weather but I have worn it during a scorching day and it was fine.

feels kind of youthful and girlish to me, very unique and a little bit counterculture. although i say girlish, it does feel androgynous-- not in a "unisex" way, but in a young woman's struggle to feel more feminine, while simultaneously grapping with what femininity is (for any fans of shoujo manga out there, this scent reminds me of うるわしの宵の月). it's a bit powerful and spicy at first, and the rum is definitely prominent. i personally love it but can see it being too much for some--the smell tends to settle down in my stomach after i initially spray it. on me, it develops really beautifully and settles down into the vanilla really softly.

I fell hard for Vamp a Ny. The staying power is incredible for any scent let alone for a perfume made totally with natural ingredients. The boozy tuberose hits you hard in the opening and then turns into comforting, balsamic tuberose goodness. This is my favourite fragrance in my collection because it is one of the first ones that showed me what quality in perfumes could be and probably were from times long gone. The scent stays on for the entire day so longevity is incredible.

To me this is gourmand, sweet bubblegum but with a slightly salty buttery quality that reminds me of popcorn sometimes. I love benzoin and enjoy tuberose (the two dominant notes) so this was a love for me. I really like the resin base. I think it is very unique and a feat to do this with naturals and personally find the lasting power good, over 6-8 hours ( however I am not a fan of far projecting fragrances). This is my favourite of the ones I’ve smelt from Olivia Giacobetti.

I love this perfume in the winter weather because the bubblegum tuberose REALLY comes through. It smells so effing fabulous! OMG! Can't stop sniffing! Then during the warmer weather months, all I get is a dull vanillaesque scent. Why? Cooler temperatures makes the Vamp sing! She sings so sexy. So perfectly yummy! If this perfume is still available I would not hesitate to buy it. I'm happy to own a bottle even though it works for only five months of the year. Lazy bitch.

In a review somewhere I read that you should always be ready to say out loud the name of your perfume if someone asks. Wise words. In that particular case, I dont think I ever would be. The perfume itself is agreeable, the combination of tuberose and rum make it deeper and interesting but also very sweet (it is classified as an Oriental Vanilla). Unfortunately (or fortunately because it's pricey)it gives me the headache they kind of promise us in the description.

This is the way I like my tuberose. SWEET. Bazooka Joe bubblegum sweet with a shot of rum, curl of smoke and little teeny bit resinous (probably that tolu/peru balsam). While this is bubblegum sweet, there is more and it is GORGEOUS! Becomes more creamy as it wears, very narcotic and yummy. ❤ I need a bottle of this one. LOVE this. 🤪 btw this is totally different than Bubblegum Chic - which is sweeter, fruitier, and I also love.

I heard so much about this fragrance and when I found at the local perfumery I spritz it on my arm and couldn't understand why anyone could enjoy it, strong peppery scent that did nothing for me but as it toned down after about 10 minutes it turned into something that I couldn't decide if I liked or not but after 1⁄2 hour I fell in love, it's so wonderful, sweet but not sickly, powdery floral that is amazing and lasts forever.

The first thing I get from this is a tip top tuberose with a boozy sort af green hint that is addicting. After that a totally soft rounded creamy tuberose. It shows no edges or headiness on my skin. It is a little sweet but absolutely not sugary so. I get no sophistication type. I get no vamp either. I just get uncomplicated happiness. It makes me think of a sunny warm day on vacation. No wonder I like it so much.

This is the only perfume I've ever repurchased. Soft and sweet, but not sickly sweet at all. The staying power is not very good at all as it tends to be with natural perfumes, but the loveliness of the scent makes it up for it. I absolutely adore the rum note, can anyone recommend to me any other perfumes with a detectable rum note?

LookIng ahead to warmer weather in a few months, I revisited this today, and I LOVE it! Its Buttery.....sweet... pure & most importantly a natural Tuberose! Just perfectly playful & fun! This is full bottle worthy for me... And I think will now be a staple!

It was my girlfriend's birthday present. Very original this creation from Olivia Giacobetti! Is not only nmatter of tuberose. The original rum note and the honest vainilla heart and balsamic base gives to this perfume a unique personality. I recomend it.

To me this is not New York but Miami and a rum cocktail :) Compared to other offerings from the brand this is surprisingly long lasting on me. Not overly sweet, very soft. Smells like rum candies on a background of distant tuberose.

This smells like warm vanilla rum (and a little waxy) on my skin. Very velvety! Surprising longevity and silage for a natural perfume - in fact, performs similarly to synthetics. Definitely worth a full bottle.

One of my favorite prefumes. Rum and tuberose. My husband dislikes it but who cares!! I love it. The staying power is ok for a natural perfume.