Vanilla Extasy

Oh how I wish I had bought this first instead of "Vanille Absolu". "Vanilla Extasy" is a peachy-vanilla-floral beauty of a fragrance. The Vanilla and Peach really stand out and it layers perfectly with my "Egyptian Musk" to give the combo a masculine kick. I think that this fragrance does not have the longevity of other fragrances as I get about 3 hours out of it before it becomes a skin scent, but when it's shining...IT'S SHINING!! Just smooth creamy peach milkshake all over...lovely, sooooo lovely! The Ylang-Ylang in this is showing me that I do indeed adore that fragrance note and it pairs perfectly with vanilla and fruity notes. The Jasmine in this fragrance is at the perfect amount where my eyes aren't watering, but I get the full impression of the fragrance note and feel it in the body of the fragrance wear. The Apricot and Apricot Blossom in the opening equate to PEACH to my nose...AND I LOVE IT!!!! And while I love the overly sweet candy-vanilla in my other fragrances, I think the moderate level of vanilla in this fragrances is appropriate as it lets the florals and fruit notes shine. While "Vanille Absolu" was decanted and used in another fragrance build..."Vanilla Extasy" will stay. In fact, I'm going to order a backup bottle this week....as this fragrance is like the sweet little Peach-Vanilla sister to my older-brother Peach-Musk fragrance, "Nabeel - Gold 24K". Hmmm....I wonder what they would smell like combined....

Yes, like others suggested, this smells similar to Flowerbomb, especially in the opening, although both fragrances have quite different notes. If you connect scents with colors like I do, this is the golden orange version of the pink Flowerbomb. A wonderfully sweet vanilla with a bouquet of transparent flowers and lots of patchouli. Compared to FB I find the patch in Vanilla Extasy a bit dustier and less clean, which I find interesting in this context. There is also a strong lactonic apricot note which makes me understand why some have voted that this is similar to CSP Vanille Abricot. Vanilla Extasy is a more complex and multifaceted fragrance, but the vanilla-apricot combo is the same, especially in the drydown. Benzoin gives lends perfume the finishing touch with its balmy, almost caramel-like warmth. The final drydown is not close to Flowerbomb anymore, so this is not a dupe despite the resemblance in the opening. Vanilla Extasy does not reinvent the wheel, but what it does, it does very well. If I ever feel like buying another thing in the Flowerbomb family, this would be a contender. It's not a typical Montale, many of their fragrances are somewhat sharp and borderline metallic, this is softer in texture. That doesn't mean it's week, the longevity is on par with other stuff from this house.

OK this is now my 5th montal fragrance (I have Mukhallat, chocolate greedy, Vanilla cake and intense Tiare) and this is the only one out of all 5 that I truly, TRULY love. Mukhallat is OK and so is intense Tiare. The vanilla cake and chocolate greedy not do nice. Which is why I was worried about blind buying again but went ahead and did it. This is a gourmand floral. It's not the same as the cakey chocolate greedy or vanilla cake. I know gourmands usually means edible bit this isn't edible. It's a vanilla floral. I really do pick up some similarities to flowerbomb(although not exact or dupe) which is why I love it so much Flowerbomb is my signature so that's probably why I like this so much. Having said that, I am picking up quite a lot of wood in the dry down. Vanilla, Ylang-ylang and a creamy sandalwood. I dont think its going to sit as pleasnt on me when the weather warms up but I'm so glad I took a gamble on this. I don't even get that synthetic vibe I get from all other montal fragrances. Whilst this doesn't have the sillage or longevity that Mukhallat has, it's still decent. I sprayed two blasts on at 10:00am and it's only just becoming a skin fragrance now at 18:15. Currently on offer for around £60 on allbeauty in UK for 100ml

This opens very sweet but soon settles into a very luxurious, rich sweet woody scent. It’s not what I expected but I like it a lot. This is what I imagine a rich trophy wife dressed all in white would smell like. I think it’s a very easy to wear fragrance, smells very versatile, could be worn by teens or middle aged people, it leans more feminine tho. The notes I smell the most are sandalwood, vanilla and ylang ylang. I also smell a bit if lavander when it’s freshly sprayed. Seems like such a perfect summer scent, it’s a very lightweight vanilla. I wouldn’t label this fragrance as gourmand tho even tho it has heavy apricot and vanilla notes, it’s more of a woody floral scent. I would not repurchase it though because the sillage is a bit too low key and the longetivity is bad. It lasts maybe an hour and then becomes a skin scent, a bit dissapointing for a Montale fragrance. I currently have the 50 ml bottle of Vanilla Extasy but if the longetivity was actually good i’d buy like three 100 ml bottles of it because it smells so heavenly and luxurious.

How funny, I tested Vanilla Extasy today without having been reading the reviews. I logged in to write a review and to say how similar it is to Flowerbomb, but I see others have also noticed the obviously haunting similaritiy of the 2 perfumes. However it was Flowerbomb who stole my heart first so I will stick to it, I honestly think it has better longevity despite of not being a niche. I like Vanilla Extasy, it is a very nice, deep, sweet but not too cloying take on the ever so popular vanilla. Good longevity and sillage. Great for nights out and for cooler days, very easy to wear and likeable but after trying Sweet Oriental Dream and Mukhallat, Vanilla Extasy is a bit of a quiet one to me. I am still in the process of testing this line, but Mukhallat and Sweet Oriental Dream remain my favourites out of Montale`s oriental vanilla offerings, each of them are one of a kind and incredible sillage monsters.

It was an interesting purchase. Yes, it’s not exactly vanilla, it’s more of a woody-like perfume to me. Many people said it’s something between cozy and sexy at the same time, and this one is currently one of the most complimented fragrances in my collection. Firstly it opens with ylang-ylang, apricot and vanilla, but when it sits up after a two hours it makes all cozy woody vibe. I bought it in summer, and it doesn’t make people around you choke and beg for forgiveness (even if i spray too much), but it definitely something i would’ve wear “to go” at every season. I would’ve say this perfume may be something for a relaxed day in a good boogie restaurant, but I give 0 fucks about perfume etiquette and I will use it everyday. I must say it’s still blending into something a little sweet on me, but i’m sure it will actually be good on a young man too. Oddly comforting smell of a bad bitch in disguise.

A little bit of Extasy, yes indeedy! This is truly a lovely by montale. Yes it does remind me of flowerbomb...but I like this wayyy better. Its funny the name is "Vanilla Extasy" but really what I get from the start is more of the apricot and floral tones I only start to pick up on the vanilla the more it develops. It's kinda sharp in the beginning to me but that quickly dissipates, && honey I'm sure it didn't get its name from being shy...this is a I'm going out on the town to the club so I want to feel/smell sexy kinda scent, and I certainly feel sexy wearing it. It's targeted only for women do I care...eh no...fragrances are to enjoy a labels a label...wear what you like, plus I'm gay so I deff. don't care. I love it && everyone I recommend it to falls in love with it too, longevity is fantastic; duh it's Montale, && projection's no joke! well worth a try! :) Overall: 10/10

I find Vanilla Extasy to be impressive. This is a sweet fragrance but as it wears it becomes deeper and woodier. It's the blend of mahogany, sandalwood and resins that ground the fragrance and make it truly unique. I get the comparisons to Flowerbomb but Vanilla Extasy is on another level and it's slightly more mature. As with most Montales, this fragrance gets better and better as the time passes. The silage is strong so be careful when you apply it. 1-2 sprays is enough and the longevity is outstanding. I always get compliments when I wear this because it leaves a glorious trail as you move, without being offensive. Vanilla Extasy is a vanilla, apricot and mahogany dream. I love it!

I was actually quite surprised as I was expecting another Flowerbomb clone, but nope. Vanilla Extasy belongs to the same fragrance family as Flowerbomb and LVEB but fortunately, it's a different scent. It's woody and balmy, a typical Montale. Personally, I would never mistake it for Flowerbomb or LVEB (and I find those two extremely similar to each other). I've avoided it for a long time because of the name, but actually, you don't get much vanilla from it (or at least, natural-smelling vanilla), which is a plus for me. Very likeable, indeed. upd I must agree that it's similar to Flowerbomb and LVEB but maybe more resinous and gourmand (I can smell rice pudding).

I don't get flowerbomb at all. This is a soft vanilla but not too sweet. I get vanilla, delicate flowers briefly and then a soft and woody incense. Unlike other Montale fragrances, this is a soft intimate scent. Most Montales are rich and pack a punch. But this is not punchy or offensive. The flowers are top note but they soon fade and vanilla, resins and woods linger. I love it. It's different for a montale. Flowerbomb is a lot heavier on the flowers and the vanilla is sweeter. It's not a soft or gentle. Longevity is great but this is an intimate fragrance.

I will admit at the start of this review that I normally dont like Montale fragrances as they just smell so chemically. Luck must have been on their side when they created this as its not bad. Of course its a floral, fruity vanilla gourmand but I think I could actually wear this on a nice crisp sunny autumn day. Its very strong at first like many Montales but it mellows quickly It reminds me a lot of Jessica Simpsons Fancy range of fragrances so dont expect to smell expensive. Decent longevity and sillage.

Wow, this is really pretty, something between love and like. When I sprayed this for the first time, I was disappointed. It smelled really sour, like some fruit went bad. After a while, it became this vanilla-apricot scent, that heavily reminds me of my childhood in Eastern Europe, when my mother made jam from apricots that grew in our garden in summer. I really like it, I will probably purchase full bottle. Enormous sillage, my mother told me she could smell my perfume when she was in a different room.

A delicious floral vanilla, very reminiscent of Flowerbomb but without the patchouli. It feels softer, more “innocent” It has decent projection. Ultra feminine, with a slightly vintage vibe that brings back early 2000s . It also feels quite youthful and versatile , perfect for the office, casual outings, or even date nights. A fragrance you can wear almost year round, especially if you love sweet, creamy florals. I really love it, but the longevity is very poor ☹️

Muy buena fragancia, tiene buena durabilidad, manteniendo su presencia durante horas con una proyección equilibrada que no pasa desapercibida. Cada vez que lo uso, recibo elogios. Aunque comparte notas similares con Flowerbomb, Vanilla Extasy resalta de manera única en mi piel, ofreciendo una experiencia más intensa y personalizada. Es una fragancia excepcionalmente hermosa, que encapsula la feminidad y la delicadeza con cada aplicación.

One of the most interesting vanilla fragrance i've ever smelled. A spicy woody gourmand that doesn't remind me LVEB, which I love, neither Flowerbomb, which I dislike at all. IMO VE is unique I can't do any comparisons with other perfumes. I wish I could test Malles Musc Revageur asap, I am wondering if I will love it or not, but I'm sure I'd appreciate the quality and the uniqueness either.

Lovely. Extremely addictive, loved it and ready. Which mixes vanilla with hot and slightly creamy benzoin. Our now rather a magnificent blend of vanilla and benzoin with hints of ylang-ylang but very light. Very hard on me the smell, and of course the projection is strong. I rank it like this: Smell: 10/10 Projection: 9/10 Longevity: 9/10

Perfectly coying vanilla! Love it! I initially get a blast of benzoin/vanilla that is fruity with apricots. A sugary delight. Absolutely yummy. An hour later it's grounded with woodsy notes. Perfect for fruity vanilla lovers that want something sweet that lasts all day.

This is a winter staple for me! Men seem to drool over vanilla scents and this is by far the biggest head-turner I've had. A little goes a long way, I don't need to reapply it and I can smell in my hair at the end of the day.

i think it is like flowerbomb that i like sweet and delicious ! loveeee

Literal dupe of viktor and rolf flowerbomb