Rose Water & Vanilla

I definitely have a soft spot for Loukhoum inspired fragrances and so I was quite interested in Jo Malone's take on this classic perfume inspiration. I consider Keiko Mecheri's Loukhoum Parfum du Soir to be my favorite iteration of this Middle Eastern confection. Jo Malone's take on it was quite different, but lovely and intoxicating in its own way. I am used to Loukhoum fragrances to being a honey/almond/rose affair with a generous dose of powder. And on me, this combination is dynamite. But how would the normally restrained house of Jo Malone translate this? It seems they decided to go in a different direction, by choosing a creamy, custard like vanilla and putting that at the heart of this fragrance. The rose is a sheer, slightly green rose that is needed to balance out the sweetness of the vanilla. This makes Rose Water and Vanilla more of a rose water ice cream or custard than true Loukhoum. Which is actually fine with me as I find it different enough to have in my collection alongside Keiko Mecheri's masterpiece. The Jo Malone is more sheer, less dense, and highly wearable. The longevity is quite good, at least 6 hours on my skin. The sillage is moderate. The greenness of the rose keeps the vanilla from being too cloying even in very hot weather. I find this to be strangely addicting and have squirreled away a few back up bottles because it is discontinued. And I don't believe I have smelled anything like it. A truly unique offering from Jo Malone and one I will be wearing for years to come.

This is for those who want to know how it compares to the older perfume. I was happy to see that Jo Malone rereleased the perfume, but its not the same exactly. The scent is the same, but its not as powerful, and not as potent when compared between the two. Its still a beautiful scent, and it does last long, but its not as loud as the original release. The scent lasts all day, but it becomes a skin scent. The original projects so much for so long - this one projects for the first 20 minutes and then mellows down to a skin scent. Its so light, that I use it after a shower for the gym. Its inoffensive, and light, but lasts a long time. Doesnt project louder after an intense cardio session like some scents, if you were wondering. The scent is my favorite rose blend; the rose isnt sharp like Red Roses - this is Rose syrup, a gourmand for adults, a sweet scent thats not headache inducing. If you have ever prepared turkish delight, this smells exactly like it. Its a nice and clean scent, with just enough sweetness. The original is very sweet and very loud compared to this new 2022 release. Its like comparing an americano with a ristretto. Both are coffee, but one is concentrated and the other watered. Still, a very lovely scent that I got multiples of, because there is nothing out there like it. I only wish the perfume was offered in 100 ml.

This is •Y•U•M•M•Y• (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) 🍋🌿🌹🍦 I hurried up and got myself a bottle from Nordstrom (bought it blindly) and I couldn’t be more pleased!!! The new label is purple-pink-ish and it is offered only in a 50 ml bottle...At $110 USD, it’s expensive but worth it to me... I unfortunately never had the pleasure to smell the one from 2010 so I couldn’t compare the two but this is sooooooooo pretty!!! Candied Rose and citrus-y (Néroli & Petit Grain) notes with a slight sweetness make this fragrance an absolute delight to smell and enjoy!!! I’d say it is more of a springtime fragrance but hey, who’s complaining? Not I!! I will wear it on its own or layered with Kayali Vanilla 28 cream (which, by the way, I HIGHLY recommend) and I am definitely going to smell like a springtime fairy 🧚 Love love love it!!!! I may very well grab another bottle as a backup as this is a limited edition!!

I was starting to see hype on this perfume from YT influencers, and decided to check it out. When I sprayed it on the sampling strip, I just got a lot of rose water which is a bit sharp on my nose. However, as I let it develop for a few minutes, I was starting to appreciate it more and liking it. I had my bf sniff this and Rose Blush and he really loved the subtle and sweet fragrance of this perfume compared to how sharp Rose Blush is. Anyway, after testing it on the strip, I sprayed it on my arm to see how it settles into my skin. After a few hours of having it on my skin, I could still smell it. Like with most Jo Malone perfumes, they don't really project but this one stayed on my skin throughout the day. I couldn't stop smelling it on either my skin or the strip that I decided to purchase it. No regrets honestly. I like how light, feminine, and slightly sweet it is.

I have been a JM fan for several years. I've built quite a collection; it would be easier to name what I DON'T have, instead of what I do. JM's Rosewater and Vanilla is one of my favorites within the JM line or by other makers. RWV is VERY versatile. I tend to wear her alone and she gets a lot of exposure in the winter, especially around the holidays. But I'll wear her any time of the year, any time of day. She's not my pick for super casual, sloppy days, but for just about any other occasion, including bed time, I think she wears well. She stands out in a crowd, but not be being loud, by being different, beautiful and confident. She brings sweetness and a tad bit of something spicy. She's beautiful from application through her dry down and long after that, on clothing. She goes from bold to a whisper, but her whisper is clear and strong, definitely understood.

Oh this is sweet, sugary neroli. I don't really get any rose or petitgrain, what so ever, but just marshmallowy neroli, which I can't complain about. I know marshmallows aren't listed in the notes, but I'm guessing the vanilla note and sugar in the Loukhoum note have meshed to remind me of sweet pillowy marshmallows. This stays fairly linear, but the longevity seems to be good - most JM fade within a few hours on me and this is still going pretty strong after 5 hours. It's not a powerhouse perfume with huge sillage, but it is lovely. Having tried predominately straight florals from JM, I'm very pleasantly surprised with this vanilla. This is an easy to wear, sweet, sugary scent which can be worn quite casually as it's very approachable. It does remind me of both the dry downs of Oriana and LDBS, however, I'd say it's much closer to Oriana as opposed to LDBS.

Sweet almonds and vanilla praline rose! Quite gourmand and edible , many comparison to the Turkish sweet treat and vanilla ice cream in a waffle cone. All of it is very accurate and ROSE WATER VaNilLA is certainly a creamy rosy vanilla perfume , very feminine and very different compared to your regular JoMalone. Having said that the whole intense line is different and quite lovely, owning three of them and right now my favourite scents of my wardrobe . Natural, unique and simple with a twist, perfect for day and night , Jo Malone did it again. Great fragrance !!! This one is comparable to Montale , chocolate greedy and other Montales , sweet oriental dreams and some of their other vanilla based scents. I prefer this Jo Malone but the Montales are indeed somewhat similar. One disappointing thing about this fragrance; it has been discontinued.

I love this (2022 version)! I think those looking for a rose dominant scent have to take into account that rose is not technically a note here - it is rose water flavored loukhoum. That, in a sense, waters down the rose note two times over. With that being said, this starts off with sharp green petitgrain and neroli that then settles into a delectable powdery sweetness. It reminds me in many ways of Memo Sintra (Sintra having much more depth and complexity with the creamy/spicy elements mixed in). I think if you are fan of Sintra more so than LDBS, this is worth a sniff. It sits close to the skin but I am still getting whiffs of it 2 hours after application. A warm weather scent for me.

At first sniff I wasn't sure. I thought it was too sweet, too young, too sickly for me. I am late thirties. But then I left it for two days. Sprayed just once on my left wrist. And now I am strangely addicted to it. It's a gourmand for sure. It's creamy and sweet, but not in a cheap, mass market way. It smells like the Turkish delight I used to buy my father in Harrods' Food Hall. It is delicious. Don't get me wrong, it is seriously sweet. I would normally shun an overly sweet perfume but this is different somehow. Sweet but with depth. I get patchouli and tuberose in the dry down. I won't wear this every day, but it will make a nice change from time to time.

This review is based off of the new, 2022/2023 with the purple label. I thought based on the rave fragrantica reviews and the fact that I enjoy every rose based scent I’ve tried from JM this would be a love (sweet, rose, yes 🙌🏻) but alas it is not. I do not detect any rose whatsoever. It is very green when first sprayed, but no rose to me. Then it turns sweet-very much like a candy conversation heart. UPDATE: I now love this perfume. How does this happen? I tested it a few days and fell head over heels. It’s such an easy scent to grab. It last quite a while too, but still wish it had better sillage. Now thinking I need a back up bottle.

This is beautiful ... On me it's a very creamy Turkish delight, not overly sweet, with superb longevity ( over 12 hours) and moderate sillage. It's a very comforting perfume, which I prefer on cooler days. The beginning is rose water, but the intensity increases as time goes.The dry down retains the Turkish delight but becomes way more powdery. Its a gourmand thats not that sweet and in that respect its unique. i don't like to mix it with anything else, it's perfect as is. I can imagine though its one of those you either love or hate, so refrain from blind buying it. What a shame they discontinued this!

Love this! I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one but once I set aside any preconceived notions I really began to enjoy this for what it is. It is a yummy Turkish delight type scent, a soft and chewy candied dessert. It reminds me a lot of Funfair Evening by MMM and Love Don’t Be Shy Extreme because of the hint of candied rose. I layered it today with Ligne St. Barth A La Vanille scented lotion and it is off the charts yummy. The neroli and petigrain notes are prominent and sharp at first but this goes away fast and you’re left with this beautiful not-too-sweet dessert. I bought two bottles!

This is gorgeous. It reminds me of Kilian LDBS, but not as marshmallowy sweet. Lasted quite awhile too for an EDT. I am so glad I was able to get a bottle of this, as it is limited edition and was selling out everywhere. I purchased from Nieman Marcus and it came wrapped beautifully in the box. I see that it just a cologne, and not a cologne intense like the 2010 version. I hope to get my hands on that someday. But I highly recommend this version. Sad it is a limited edition.

2022 Release Version. This is similar imo to Oriana. It’s a powdered sugar Neroli scent. I barely detect a rose note in this. In comparison to LDBS, Rose Water is not as dense and not syrupy sweet. In comparison to Guerlain La Marie, Rose Water has more vanilla and is less floral but they are almost similar when it comes to the sweetness level. I’m a Neroli fan more than a rose fan, so I am super happy with this.

I smell incense and dry vanilla with a hint of rose and initial blush of orange blossom. Warm, airy, gentle and sexy. A big love for me. I did not like Love don't be shy from Killian which is toothachingly sweet, and do not see much parallel between this frag and Love by Killian, thankfully :) Also, for a Jo Malone cologne, this fragrance lastly easily 6-12 hour on me. Solid 8/10.

It’s very close to love don’t be shy , my husband thought I was wearing love , which is his favourite perfume. I have the old bottle ( black cologne Intense bottle ) but the new one is the same scent . I want the new beautiful bottle as my old one has slighly gone off. Love this soft rose vanilla scent. It’s just like Loukhoum treats , hence like Love don’t be shy version.

Very successful blind buy. Opening is very sharp, reminds me of 4711 cologne, but once it dries down, it is very much Love don’t be shy Extreme-ish. It’s maybe a bit sweeter? Get more powdered sugar/Turkish delight than the rose incense smell I pick up from LBDS extreme. I don’t think it’s a safe blind buy, but if you like the notes, you’re going to love it.

This is so beautiful and delicious. This is my first Jo Malone perfume and I'm very happy with it. I blind bought it as I've tried real rose Turkish delight and this is just like it. I am going to get a backup bottle as it's just so loveable. This is Rosewater powder sugar Cotton Candy done in a beautifully grown up way. Gourmand lovers.. This is for you!

The lasting power just blew me away! 10 ours! This is a beautiful jewel, don't understand why it is discontinued! At fist this perfume opens a bit fresh rose-like,an half our later i smell a beautiful mix of caramel, vanille and rose with i little hint of spicy musk. This is a very comforting scent wich i love like an hidden candy-love!

Another heartbreaker by Jo Malone. Why do you have to be so deliciously sweet and unforgettable. Like a candy I had when I was a child or the strong rose and sugar smell of the herbs in the grand bazaar, in Istanbul.