Essence Vanille

I will say.. I get the hype and why it never stays in stock. I’m obsessed. Does it drive me up a wall that Marlena created a masterpiece vanilla and only released it in 30ml? YES! That’s the one thing I’m fuming about because WHAT. For the way I want to smell this all day and to sleep at night.. 30ml won’t last me hardly any time. In time I think she will fix it and granted the small dainty bottles are very chic and cute but I need more juice. The people complaining about the price I don’t understand.. it’s like those people have never seen Clive Christian prices for small bottles. For me the price is good because you can always use some code so I got mine for under 100 which for quality niche that smells heavenly is a damn steal! Now this isn’t complex no but it’s the perfect cozy year round vanilla that just smells decadent and sexy. I like it on its own but I’ve also been using it to layer with cashmere & palo santo from DK and it’s GOOD GOOD!! If you have both you need to layer them. They were made to go together and be the most divine concoction. But on its own it’s one of the best vanillas I’ve ever smelled and it is simple because singles less is more. You smell all three notes listed and the blend is magical. To me it’s so yummy and sensual that if blissful aftercare had a smell.. it would be this. Just my opinion!! It’s that sexy and cozy at the same time.

Love at first sniff. Delicious. Key lime pie in a bottle with a dense meringue layered on top. The vanilla is thick and custardy- I definitely understand the “eggy” feel, but far from finding it unpleasant I ADORE it. It’s warm, rich, the lime is sparkly and juicy; it is true that after the initial blast the lime takes a back seat but it’s still around just enough to carry a little bit of brightness in the dry down. I picture a sun soaked kitchen, the smell of warm pie crust lingering in the air. Why were you up before sunrise making pie? Who knows. But now you’re watching the walls turn golden and having pie for breakfast. This is a satisfied smile at an indulgent little secret. It would be just as at home in that cozy kitchen as on a romantic evening out. Silage/projection is pretty soft but it’s a nice little bubble the wearer (and anyone snuggled up to them) can smell clearly for 4-5 hours. I do hope it gets a bit stronger as it macerates but not too much. I don’t feel much coriander at all in the beginning, it peeps out in the dry down but just barely. I can’t wait to see how this performs in heat as well! I love lime and citrus vanillas in the summer. This is something I’d wear when I want to feel a little indulgent, cozy, confident, and inviting. This fragrance is beautiful and I’m so happy I added to my collection. ☀️🍋🧁🥧

Wow this is so good! If you enjoy vanilla with citrus then you need to try it. A perfect spring/summer vanilla! The lime isn’t strong or sour, just the perfect little bit of lime. I also get the coriander but it’s also not strong. To me this is nothing like Devotion, I’m not a fan of that one because I strongly dislike orange blossom. The more I smell this the more I realize it smells nearly identical to Kerosene Unknown Pleasures. However I actually prefer this.

Just received this today and have been spraying non-stop since then. Love it! One of the best gourmand vanillas I've smelled. My only complaint is that the sillage and longevity are a bit lacking, but I find that often improves (especially with vanilla fragrances) after you let them sit a while.

Anyone getting similarities with Ledda's 20 Bourbon Brûlée? It's in the family of that and Unknown Pleasures, definitely not the same, but in that direction and much less dense than either of them. I don't get key lime pie--I actually wish it had a stronger lime tone. It's pleasant, lightly aromatic, and a strong like, but not a love.