Vanhera

The opening of this has a very prominent spicy Sichuan pepper note but blended with the aroma of a spicy vanilla marshmallow...yes a spicy marshmallow lol. The spices here blend together in a warm and aromatic way but they feel smooth. The heart of this is sweet and comforting. The cinnamon is softly warm and the cashmere is softly cozy with a powdered sandalwood. The base notes include “timbersilk” not ambrocenide and karmawood for the “dark woodsy notes”. Both are very prominent in making a warm and amber forward powdered musk. I typically don’t enjoy amber heavy scents but this one works, it’s an almost fluffy amber. With an added sweet vanilla it makes for a woody, toasty, powdery vanilla marshmallow type of musk. *I will say this is a tad bit cloying so idk if I’d buy a full bottle of this

I’ve finally found a vanilla fragrance I like, actually love in this case. It’s not sweet, sickly or cloying. Beautifully balanced with the cardamom. The mid and base notes play their roles but the vanilla is never far away. Smells totally “niche” but with a designer price tag. Decent longevity on me, I could smell it faintly the following day, but probably not particularly strong sillage, I’m guessing. I will definitely be buying more from this house!! 8/10

Amazing... A truly intriguing and non-trivial vanilla. Despite the listed notes, the spices in the opening come across as almost cold to my nose. It's a dry, woody, sensual vanilla. Absolutely not the usual sweet vanilla for young girls or cakes. It wraps me in its unique charm and captivates those around me. I wish it would never fade and always surround me with its mystical and incredibly sensual aura. 10/10.

I bought a sample of this from Bloom and within 10 minutes I’d bought a 100ml. I know I’ll wear this forever. The most delicious and warming vanilla and cardamom notes, if you can’t get on with gourmand this isn’t for you! A little goes a LONG way, the projection is good and it’s lasts like crazy. I can’t wait for every single one of my cosy jumpers to smell like this beauty.

I really like this! Its like eating a vanilla icecream in a sauna. I get sandalwood and also a cedar vibe. The vanilla is subtle, but balancing and soften the woody notes. Very similar to This is Him by zadig & voltaire, but vanhera is kinder, super smooth and higher quality. Pretty close to the skin. Performance could have been better. 8/10