Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64 Eau De Parfum Intense

* I can still smell this on my skin the next morning and very much on my clothes from yesterday. Longevity and projection are excellent on me. I'm obsessed. Ordered a bigger bottle straight away. I don't care about keeping it for winter, I'll wear it through the summer too. Just got this delivered this morning. I wasn't sure about it at first but I've learned to not judge a perfume immediately and let it develop. The opening was straight up rum and reminded me of Tom Ford Vanille Fatale, which I'm also not sure about but may have to give another chance now. However(!) the dry down and scent trail is BEAUTIFUL. It's got the Vanilla 28 DNA but much spicier. I don't think the patchouli smells like normal patchouli though. I didn't really get much of it initially and I do in Vanilla 28. I thought it was something else at first, some other sort of spice mixed with rum but it must just be coz it's "sugared" patchouli which I've never smelled before. It's very different to regular patch and if I'd not known what I was supposed to be smelling I'd not have immediately thought of patchouli so it's interesting that most people think it's a patchouli bomb. Same with the oud, I don't think that's very strong either or the florals and leather. I can smell them but they're very much just supporting roles rather than main stars. This is straight up sugary sweet, rum and spices to me (with the sugared patchouli reading as a sweet spice). It's really beautiful. I only bought the small 10ml travel size but wish I'd gotten a 50ml now. I think I'll leave it to sit til the winter comes around again. I can only imagine how stunning it'll be by then. I can see why some people hate it though. It's definitely not just an intense version of Vanilla 28. The longer I've had it on the better it gets. Very much regret not getting the 50ml now as there's no way I'm gonna be able to leave it to sit til winter. I adore this. I see the similarities with Angel Muse. It's almost got a vibe of if you layered Portrait of a Lady with Vanilla 28 but somehow managed to get the ratio perfectly right to not make them clash. It reminds me of a few different scents tbh, not so much the og Angel as others have said though. The most complex Kayali I've tried so far. Vanilla 28 for all year round and layering, this for winter and night time. Still reminds me of a more feminine, Vanille Fatale without the citrus notes and if you added tons of sugar though, they share a lot of other notes so I'm surprised it's not on the reminds me of section. It is very rum heavy to start with so people might genuinely think you've been on the drink 😅 I also agree with whoever said they shouldn't have marketed it as an intense Vanilla 28 as a lot of people were obviously (and understandably) expecting another sugary, super gourmand, not so spicy and boozy, linear girly scent just in a stronger form. This, while it's not that complex to some people, is to lots of others who Vanilla 28 is either their first niche fragrance or they're only into straight up sugary sweet scents. They should have just kept it separate and I think it would have hit it's target audience more. Having said that, I think the Vanilla 28 fans will end up loving it after a while as it is still a super sweet gourmand once it's settled down. It's way more feminine to me, the opening is more unisex but the sugary sweet dry down isn't imo.

Recently, I have reawakened a quest to procure a smooth, comforting, enveloping, vanilla-centric "blanket" fragrance that I can liberally apply at bedtime. I find vanilla fragrances comforting and sometimes, a vanilla fragrance helps me fall calmly off to sleep. So, I became intrigued with Kayali Fragrances and purchased a Vanilla Sampler from my local Sephora. In the sampler are 4 x 10ml bottles: Vanilla 28, Vanilla Royale (patchouli), Utopia (coconut) and Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar. I originally visited Sephora specifically to purchase Vanilla 28. In the store and on the paper strip, I overall enjoyed the fragrance but Vanilla 28 leaned too amber and way too boozy for my tastes. Searching for a more "gourmand" leaning vanilla, I decided to keep looking. My initial disappointment in this fragrance is what led me to the sampler. And unlike my experience with the other Kayali Fragrances in the sampler pack, this fragrance IMHO is a pretty straightforward patchouli fragrance with a beautiful, spicy, rum-like, bourbon, vanilla-tincture, vanilla extract addition. The opening of Vanilla Royal Sugared Patchouli 64 definitely shares characteristics of Vanilla 28. However, VRSP 64's opening is less boozy, less astringent than the opening of Vanilla 28. And then there are the patchouly notes. Within minutes upon application, the prettiest, most gentle, ethereal patchouli emerges, which immediately changes the composition of the fragrance. And as others state, this is not head-shop, hippie-oil, deep, dark chocolate patchouli. The patchouli that seamlessly blends with the opening notes is almost floral and initially, veil-like. Floral, veil-like and ethereal are NOT descriptives I often used when describing patchouli notes in perfumes!! Eventually, the fragrance settles as an ethereal, fragrant patchouli-vanilla mixture with some gentle florals. And IMHO, this fragrance is as MUCH patchouli as it is vanilla. Longevity is about 4-6 hours. Silage is moderate. And the price point is great! Overall, I really enjoy Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli 64. However, I already own MANY, much-revered patchouli based fragrances (Chanel Coromandel, Malle Portrait of a Lady, Jovoy Psychedelique, Profumum Roma Patchouly, Masque Milano Kintsugi, Serge Lutens Borneo), so I'm not sure this is full bottle worthy. But we shall see over time...

I absolutely love this perfume! This is one of the few Kayalis I want to get a bottle of. In fact I want to get the 100 ml bottle, it's so good! It's a grown up vanilla with earthy elements and little bit of spice to it, but it's sweet enough so that it leans feminine. I can see myself wearing this on a sunny but chilly autumn day, when nature is as golden as the bottle. Also great for winter and chilly spring days. It's not overly strong so to me this is totally wearable on every day. In fact for night time I would prefer something stronger, althought this perfume has some depth and spice so I can see why so many considers it a night time scent. The longevity is better than with most Kayalis I have tried but maybe not the most consistent. It stays better on clothes than on skin. UPDATE (6/24). So I got the 100ml bottle and I am in love. I think this is the signature scent I've been looking for! I actually now agree with the review above, I think this totally could be worn on a hot weather too. I would probably reach for something lighter during day time when it's hot. But on summer nights, amazing! We'll see how the perfume will performe the longer I own it. I can imagine it only get's better, like Kayalis usually do. UPDATE (8/25). Going trough my old reviews. Since getting this it has been my signature scent. A beautiful, warm, rich and spicy vanilla. The only thing I disagree compared to my old reviews is that this certainly is my most worn night time perfume. I don't need my perfume to be crazy intense (think about Arabian's Tonka for example) even during the night. This one for sure is strong and intense enough, but there's is some softness to make it wearable on every day too. I love it! I have sampled quite a few Kayali's now and this is definitely one of the best when it comes to performance, both projection and longevity.

Gorgeous scent for someone looking for a more feminine vanilla scent while avoiding the super sweet gourmand hits of today. Initially after spraying you get hit with a strong spice scent. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves. A bourbon note lingers in the background. The initial scent can be overpowering and almost choking, so I recommend being more conservative with your spraying (even if that shortens the longevity of the perfume). It really projects a lot during the beginning of its cycle, people 15 ft away will be able to smell you. After dry down you get the whole ordeal. You can really smell the oud and patchouli, as well as your spices and vanilla notes in the background. It’s a pretty rounded, but benefits so much from layering a pure vanilla scent with it, if you’re looking for more of that vanilla to be in the forefront instead of the incense notes. The scent doesn’t really project much after the initial application, but when you’re pretty close you can really smell the full body of the perfume. Long after your dry down time you can really smell that brown sugar and vanilla. The spices and oud stays, but the more gourmand notes really start to shine. Unless you have a really sensitive nose, it doesn’t project almost at all. You have to have your nose right in it to smell it, but if you’re getting more intimate it’s definitely a warm, sexy, and delicious scent that will drive people crazy (in a good way). Very sexy, warm, and luxurious all the way through. Would recommend getting a sample of it first before deciding to get a full size. It could definitely be a hit or miss for people. I had to warm up to it and decide whether or not I liked it, and in the end I really did. This scent isn’t one of those safe and universally liked scents like Vanilla 28 might be, but if given the chance could really blow minds.

This is my go-to favorite and now that it’s been discontinued, I begin my search for a suitable replacement to fill the massive void left in my life. This is warm and spicy and inviting. Strong scent. I’m not a vanilla scent fan, but this made me love and need a vanilla in my collection. It showed me vanilla could be an option lol. It’s sweet and gourmand but still completely friendly for a male. Unisex, but may be a bit much for some female preferences. The oud is a nice touch. The patchouli I didn’t find overpowering, and the scent was loved even by friends that hate patchouli. Vanilla and rum but sexy and dirty in the best possible ways. Everyone asks what I’m wearing with this, compliments and asking for a link to buy it from males and females both. This scent was everything and I hope one day Kayali has the mercy and generosity to return this to the world. Only complaint that could be had with it is that it could become difficult to spray after it sat over a year, seemed to thicken a little or maybe clog the sprayer a bit? Still sprayed, just not as fine. Wasn’t usually a problem with most bottles tho, as it smelled so good I wore it more than any of the other 30-50 fragrances on my shelf at any given time. Literally so mad at Kayali over this. I was such a Kayali fan recommending them to everyone, but this just leaves such a massive void in their collection now and it’s a bit of a slap being the nicest most masculine leaning of their options. Just giving very basic more feminine or at least feminine side of unisex options from the brand now, many of which are not great. Vanilla Sugared Patchouli was greatness and they killed it lol. You will be missed 😭