Saint (2017)

I don't get any strong floral notes from Saint; I do detect a bit of the jasmine and lily which is underscored by the kick of the sage, but on me the fragrance is all about the creamy milky nutty tone of almond blossom, the comfort & light sweetness of vanilla, and the gentle warmth of the caramel. There is a sense of freshness to the top of the perfume, which is fruit and musk - I get the peach, but can't quite identify the other fruits used. There is also a powdery undertone to the sweetness at the heart of Saint, which I'm guessing comes from a quiet mix of white florals. The undertone of milky/nutty almond blossom carries through to the base too, and the woods, musk and light hint of something green tones down the sweetness of the lingering vanilla and caramel, which adds more of a mature feel to the fragrance as it dries down. Longevity is good: I get a very respectable eight hours - it goes close to the skin after around 4 hours though, so it does seem quite 'quiet'. A fantastic fragrance for colder weather, as it is so warm and snuggly, although the soft fruits and gentle florals make Saint a all-occasions-all-seasons fragrance. I've not been able to wear Saint for years, and I've gotten a lot better at separating & identifying key notes in perfume, so it's a bit like owning it for the first time; Kat herself has said that the scent notes used are the same as the original Saint, but I notice the fruits more now, so the perfume has more juicy freshness than I remembered it having.

I sprayed this on today in store and was coming back for the full bottle within 20 minutes. It's a fruity floral but none of the cheap smelling Britney Spears type stuff. The moment I sprayed it on this is exactly what I was expecting as the first thing to scream in your face is peach. However, like with any perfume, it will take 5-10 minutes on your skin to develop and reach its full potential. Now, I am not a fan of yellow fruit fragrances at all and always preferred red and black fruit but this fragrance is magical. The mirabelle really makes it something else. The fruit is mellowed down with gentle balsamic notes which creates a truly beautiful scent. Kind of like a creamy sweet floral. To me, it smells like a beautiful summer's day full of fun and happiness. I have a feeling that Saint will be becoming my new everyday perfume. Also, the bottle doubles as a decoration in a gothic vintage bedroom ;) The only problem I have with it is the poor sillage and longevity - it's actually very mild for an EDP (I thought it was an EDT at first!).

I really like KVD's Saint perfume, bordering to loving it. I don't know what the older verision was like but I like this very well enough. It's more of light florals on me with a very light touch of sweetness added to it on the dry down. I really really like it but it doesn't really last long unless you overspray. Sometimes it comes across to me as smelling like how some glossy fashion magazines smell like when you flip through the pages. I'm not sure why that's so and I'm ok with it smelling that way though (oddly enough). Of crouse since the bottle is gorgeous plus since Kat is vegan (which is admirable), it's something that adds to the reason why I want this perfume. Sadly, I only had this bought from someone who went abroad, and I'm on a look out for a similar fragrance that's easily available where I am. I'm still on a search.

The initial spray is a peach punch to your senses, and the soft vanilla follows quickly to round it out and soften the fruitiness. The almond note shows up at dry down and softens it further. I am not usually a fan of the almond note but it is really lovely and subtle. If you shy away from overly sweet, cloying fruity fragrances (like me) but would like to try a more mellow, simple fruity vanilla fragrance, I recommend Saint, particularly if you can be patient for the dry down. I almost always stay away from fragrances that have lily of any kind in it (Bamboo, for example) but I can't detect lily at all in Saint. The bummer for me is the weaker sillage and and longevity. On me, I can barely detect it on my pulse points after 4 1/2 hours. I like this fragrance in spring and early summer.

I purchased this hoping it would be the original Saint in a new and improved bottle. Sadly, I was wrong. All this gave me was a slightly fruity-floral sweet blast at the beginning. Once it settled, I could smell a hint of that original Saint in there- the caramel-vanilla goodness. That was fleeting. On my skin the heart morphed into white floral land in a screechy way. The florals ended up giving me a headache. In the very later stages once the base notes hit (6-8 hours later), I could smell whiffs of that vanilla-caramel Saint but ever so slightly, as the heart of this perfume is very floral. I had to return this to Sephora the same day I received it in the mail. Oh, well.

i spent a day with my girl shopping we went to a sephora and put our noses on more than a few scents.... kat von d saint outperformed every scent in that sephora that day...she sprayed it on a test strip and then sprayed it on my wrist and it lasted all day not only is this scent gorgeous and beautiful but projection was awesome and performance was above average!! as a man i was a little jealous asking myself why couldnt they make something like this for men:?? :( i recommend this to any woman... my girl has a very keen nose and she knows her scents.. im not sure why this scent is getting more likes than love but it truly deserves more loves than anything else..

@Izabella11, You might try Special Moments by Catherine Malandrino, which is not yet in the database. It's not a dupe; it is peachy with vanilla, but it lacks an almond note. I find it to be a lighter, more straightforward floral-fruity. Wait for it to go on sale at Macy's. I find Saint to be at its best in winter, when its powdery/artificial nuances are muted, and the peach-vanilla is able to shine. Dries down to peach-almond that's quite nice. I never tried it before the reformulation, but it seems they got rid of the sandalwood, so that makes it all the more to my liking. It's quite lovely when layered several hours after KVD Sinner.

Saint is one of my all time favorite perfumes. I can plainly smell the florals, almond, and vanilla (which are my favorite notes to find in any perfume). I like that the florals are a little different than the usual gardenia-jasmine combo. It is a light, airy scent, non offensive, and somewhat watery. For this reason, I wear this when I know I'm going to be around sensitive people, or in a small space with other people. I can't stop swooning over the bottle! It's simple and gorgeous. Even if you acquired this fragrance and it isn't your favorite, it will still look stunning in your collection. I rate Saint 10/10.

This has quickly become one of my favorite perfumes. At first I didn't know what to make of it. It's floral and slightly tart. A bit lotiony. Kind of reminds me of how jergans natural glow used to smell. It lasts forever. It projects beautifully. It's inoffensive. Highly complimented. Feminine, perfectly balanced between youthful and mature. It's just stunning. Not to mention the sprayer is possibly the best sprayer of any perfume I own. It's like a mist. And the bottle is GORGEOUS. 10 out of 10. If you like yara or mant blanc signature I think youd like this. It's not as sugary but it's lotiony.

I purchased a sample duo of both saint and sinner, I much prefer this one! I think this is a universal opinion because it's always harder to find and more expensive. It's not at all something for everyday wear, this is definitely for a date or a social event. It's very 2000s and 'it girl'. Saint and sinner layer very well together, but I don't think it's anymore special than wearing one or the other. If you've got a choice between saint or sinner, saint is the way to go. If you like modern scents, this isn't for you. However, this fragrance and a juicy couture tracksuit? You'd rule the world!

I remember smelling this when it was first released and loving it. I regretted never buying a bottle for years. I just received a sample of the 2017 version from Sephora, and even though it doesn't smell like the original (it is less vanilla and musky), I think it's a GORGEOUS floral fruity perfume. It reminds me of something, but I can't put my finger on what. I will definitely be buying a full bottle because I love it and my husband said I smell so good!! Give this a try, but don't expect it to smell like the original.

I am a woman who really does not enjoy sweet scents. Saint has become the exception. It is not overly sweet or vanilla-y, more so a sweet floral like a honeysuckle. This perfume is a beautifully elegant fragrance that I can see many women liking. I was shocked to read Hat the scent did not last long on others, as it is probably the longest-lasting perfume on my skin. I actually have to be quite careful not to apply too much as it can become strong quite quickly.

Beautiful & sexy, are we sure this should be named Saint? I got samples of this & Sinner, and I like this the one best between the two. I don't get the fruit notes, or maybe they are just so well blended with the other notes I cannot detect them, but I get a rich musky vanilla almond mix that is as sensual as it is delectable. Silage and longevity are very good, 6 hours on my skin. The bottles are a work of art. Definitely on my want list.

This is so pretty! It reminds me so much of the Paco Robanne Black XS For Her but has an even prettier bottle. It smells quite “spicy” to me which is odd how I even liked this one as I usually prefer the really sweet smells but this was beautiful! I actually got this as a sample along with Sinner from Kat Von D for ordering a lot of her makeup but preferred this one as to the other. Both were lovely but this one took the win!

This is the perfect Spring/Summer scent! It opens with a burst of citrus and jasmine that reminds me of eating a green apple in a beautiful garden full of jasmine. It's not overpowering and that makes it great for hot, balmy weather. The vanilla is very faint, almost nonexistent but it's ok without it I think. Some scents don't need the warmth of vanilla. Crisp and fresh is just fine with me when it's done like this.

Love this scent! Very sweet floral and pretty inoffensive. My mom hates most perfumes but doesn't complain about this one. lol. I have this version (2017 reformulation) and the 2009 original, and personally prefer this version. Also, bought a new bottle of this on clearance last year and now it's discontinued and stupid expensive on eBay. 🥴 If you want to try this out or repurchase, get it while you can 💀

I love this perfume and I have a substitute for those who miss it as much as I do! I was experimenting with mixing the handful of perfumes I own and a spritz each of Juicy Couture Juicy Couture and Philosophy Fresh Cream together is *extremely* similar, but with less of a juicy fruit in the opening. Same easy wearability, but the longevity could never top Saint's.

People complained that it was discontinued and now they relaunch it and complain they don't like it, humans are so difficult. I personally loooove this perfume, is sweet vanilla and so uplifting, I want to eat myself lol update: It does not smell like the original version which was vanilla cupcake, this one is more like a soft peach scent.

The second version of Saint is absolutely lovely, I bought a full sized bottle. Mirabelle and clary sage are so beautiful together, there is also a soft vanilla in the dry down. It looks very pretty on display as well. I tried the first version of Saint and did not like it at all. But this one is a keeper. :)

I love this fragrance. It's a beautiful balanced floral/vanilla. You get a nice sweetness without it being an overwhelming gourmand. It's a gentle sweetness that doesn't make you smell like a cupcakes but also gives you a little sexy note of vanilla... Big hit for me! And my husband loves it too!