Queening

Reading through these reviews is baffling. One person said they wondered if they got a wrong sample and I think it's possible a few people did, because Queening is NOT fruity and it's not overpowering at all. There's just no way you're testing Queening if that's what you're getting. So I think you're testing QueenSIDE??! I was confused myself with the names but QueenSIDE is a very strong, fruity fragrance, while QueenING is soft, cozy, slightly powdery vanilla. It dries down to something like a cotton ball spritzed in lightly sweet coconut rum and vanilla cream. It's beautiful and ethereal and yes light. I wish it was just a notch more powerful but I'd still grab it however ONLY during a sale. I'm sure there are plenty out there who want total assurance (and have a lot more money than me) and enjoy buying directly from the house and pay full retail. I'm not part of that group. I have many niche and designer very expensive fragrances, all authentic, and I almost never pay full retail. I rarely go over $250, usually it's under $200 and I have Roja, Xerjoff, Initio, Bond No 9, Parfum de Marly and Mind Games. IMO I think it's crazy to pay $350-$500+ on a bottle of basically scented water. Don't get me wrong, I love that scented water and still shudder to think how much I've paid over the years. But I think rich people can be very gullible paying those prices because with just a little effort, you don't have to. Oops, off my soap box.......Back to Queening! This IS BEAUTIFUL but I agree quite light. It sits right on the skin but even so it has surprisingly good longevity. So when I first spray it is moderately strong and it stays that way for a long time versus a beast like Bond No 9 Greenwich Village, which is strong right away but dramatically decreases as time goes on. I can still smell Queening on my clothes the next day. Because of that, if you enjoy cottony vanilla ethereal type scents, I think this is a treasure (on sale;) The only hitch Mind Games doesn't go on sale very often, so keep your eyes open and when it does I suggest snatching it up!

This fragrance is one that quietly wins you over. What began as a casual like has evolved into a genuine staple in my rotation. It opens with a smooth, creamy blend of vanilla and coconut that immediately evokes the feel of a luxurious body lotion — soft, comforting, and subtly indulgent. The composition leans slightly feminine, particularly in the opening, yet remains convincingly unisex for anyone who enjoys warm, gourmand-leaning scents. The sweetness is well-judged, never becoming cloying, while the coconut note is rounded and refined rather than synthetic or overpowering. Performance is respectable. Projection is moderate, creating a pleasant scent bubble without overwhelming those nearby, and longevity sits at around seven hours on skin. As it develops, the fragrance settles into a mellow, skin-like vanilla–coconut accord that feels intimate and inviting. Where this scent truly shines is in its crowd-pleasing appeal. It is a reliable compliment-getter, drawing positive remarks from those who favor gentle, cozy fragrances over bold, aggressive statements. Versatile and easy to wear, it transitions seamlessly from daytime casual to relaxed evening occasions. Overall, this is a warmly appealing fragrance that is particularly well-suited to women, though it can absolutely be enjoyed by anyone drawn to smooth, creamy gourmand notes. With its approachable profile, solid performance, and high likability, it earns a confident 9/10.

I don't know how to phrase this in way that comes across. It's like you spilled a milkshake all over your shirt in the best possible way. One of the most delicious smelling vanillas I have ever, ever smelled. The cotton and coconut don't really have their own identity in this fragrance, they blend right in to the vanilla and just make it so much richer, deeper and luxurious. On clean skin I get a lot more of the apple from the top. I'm not joking when I say I've never smelled a gourmand so beautiful. It's sugary, but icy, crisp, and refreshing. Its rare to me to find a sweet scent that dodges being cloying completely, but this manages to do it with no headache. It's sugary without being sticky, fresh without being soapy. It's blended so excellently, and the lifespan is long and linear. I am so gagged that the bottle is so expensive, because it's not a unique enough combination to feel like that's worth the investment for me.. but I'm in love. If this kind of realistic and fresh gourmand is your thing, I do think that it could be worth the price for something formulated so well. I'm addicted. Finally, not really important but.... why is it called queening? Not really a powerful or flamboyant scent, certainly not a face-sitting vibe either. It's cute more than anything else, nothing queeny about it. It's a terrible name for this fragrance, I don't get it.

This scent is quite subtle and totally intimate, beautiful and pampering Coconut Vanilla with soft clean musk. There is a hint of Apple in the opening but it’s not juicy nor clearly fruity, it’s silky and dreamy. Iris makes this powdery but it’s not like in those many Iris perfumes which I love. As a scent, it’s almost totally hidden. The texture of the scent is creamy and fluffy and it feels as soft as clouds look like when watching those through the window on the plane. A little hint of Rum plays hide and seek. I like this scent exactly how it is since if it was stronger it would be cloying. Sometimes less is more. I have worn this a lot as a bedtime scent. It’s so cocooning and relaxing. I may write more detailed review in the future. If I have to think some other scent which has similar vibes, I would answer amazingly beautiful "Sol Salgado | Thomas De Monaco" . Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more.

The best way to describe it is this: It's like cuddling up in a luxurious, soft, cosy cashmere sweater: I love you, Queening! Like all the softest things are packed inside. It opens with a light citrusy vanilla. I think the citrus here comes from the green apple. But I would never call it an apple-dominant scent, it just says hello in the beginning and then retreats. In the middle; a soft but strong vanilla, a lactonic note that really resembles whipped cream and a very noticeable powdery note. The rum here smells like 'Malibu' and gives the fragrance a slight boozy warmth, but it is not overpowering. I couldn't pick out the saffron in this soft sweetness. It says goodbye to the scenes with its soft, embracing trinity of vanilla-powder-musk. I thank the creator of this fragrance for giving me this feeling! Top: Clean Cotton Accord, Cypress, Apple Middle: Orris, Rum, Saffron Drydown: Whipped Vanilla Bean, Fluffy Musk, Coconut Malibu: Coconut flavored liqueur made with white rum.