Vain & Naïve

I have been wearing and enjoying this all day. This isn't an overtly rose scent (but it is there adding a freshness). Neither do either of the fruits in the heart stand out on their own. The raspberry doesn't become too sweet or too tart bc the plum and jasmine are toning it down. At times I feel like I smell subtle coconut....sexy coconut. My son walked by me at one point and said I smell coconut. There's also a nutty quality to the base. Like pistachio maybe, but this is also subtle. Everything plays really well together. I'm 39 and feel this is totally age appropriate. It smells different on the skin than it does on paper. I also think some guys could pull this off. It's def not as sweet as Hundred Silent Ways, which I also own. That one is more feminine leaning. Longevity is good. It projected for about 3 hours and then was a skin scent for another 6.

This opens like a saccharine, "teenage girl's" perfume (for want of a much less loaded expression), but constantly morphs In and out of various genres, before setting on a sort of musky, cashmeran dry down, not a million miles away from B-612, by design I guess. It's good, and interesting, but it's not something I'd really consider putting into my rotation. I'm not sure who this would suit (not that it matters), as it gets pretty serious and plummy, and the musky base gets almost murky, rubbery and/or plasticky, so all in all it's not very vain or naive, it would take a self-assured person to pull it off. Still, it's a welcome change from Chris Maurice's constant production line of slightly tweaked, sickly "oud" scents, which I found interesting, then tedious, and now ignorable.

It’s interesting to me that most of the reviews about this fragrance claim how feminine and young this fragrance is when on my skin it presents as a smoky raspberry leather, ultimately going the unisex route. It constantly morphs throughout the day shifting to and from the initial fruity shampoo like scent to that leathery edge and then back again to the fruitiness that slowly softens over time with musk. It truly captures the message behind the Little Prince’s love and heart break and reignites my fascination with the artistry involved in perfumery. I’ve found that layering this with Ani harmonizes Vain and Naive’s bipolar nature and together they create a warm musky aura that I’ll be wearing for the rest of my life!!! It’s my secret weapon shh

Woww looking at the dislike bar - this seems to be quite a love or hate fragrance. I personally love it! I don't typically like raspberry scents - they seem to turn on me. I think the raspberry does still turn on me but only slightly and it seems to go away. It's almost like a slight powdery note that vaguely resembles baby powder. I don't get that much rose here or at least not the typical rose I'm used to smelling. Vain & Naïve is a creamy floral scent but, as another reviewer pointed out, - it's smells like sexy coconut scent and i agree. It's definitely not the coconut vibe from a beachy/sun tan lotion scent. It's a totally unique scent.

This fragrance truly shines in hot summer weather, needing at least 26°C to fully develop. In cooler temperatures, it can seem artificial and underdeveloped, with an almost chemical scent. However, for the best experience, take it with you on a romantic beach vacation. If you're not a fan initially, you might change your mind. It's a luxurious, sophisticated feminine rose scent, enriched with notes of sandalwood and amber. The dry down is even more impressive than the initial impression.

I am really happy with this perfume! It is super Fruity and floral, but not sugary sweet or synthetic smelling. As huge of a fan as I am of raspberries, I often find that I don't love them in perfume. This is an example of a perfect blend of raspberries in a fragrance. I think this does smell more feminine than unisex, personally, but I am sure anyone could pull this one off. It is a happy perfume. Nothing Naive about that!

Update* ya this is darn good, super well rounded, niche that smells unique and great at the same time. Totally green light for "western noses" too, all ages too. 8/10 First impressions : figgy fruitty soapy ( gotta be sandlewood ) , woe beautiful light rose, almost bubblegumy, woe mouth watered here - might be first rose frag to do that to me

I bought a 1ml tester and wore it once. I had no idea what plum smelled like. It's a little fruity, a little sweet, and a little grape like. The fragrance as a whole comes across as a fresh, clean, plumb that's feminine leaning but still unisex if your a man whose bout it. Personally I want this on a woman I could eat head to toe.

As a guy, I love this frag so much. Sure it's feminine but I absolutely do not care. The sweetness and fruitiness is so rounded and soft that it's just extremely pleasing. Some say it gets more unisex when it starts to settle but on my skin, the same lovely opening stays.

I absolutely hate florals but this is so pretty. Soft creamy and woody. I think a lot of these reviews are from people who didn't smell it change all the way to the drydown it's sexy and elegant!

This is actually very unique with some depth in the drydown. I have Hundred Silent Ways and think this is much more interesting. It layers beautifully with Ani too. Good projection and longevity.

bought this for my girlfriend and it’s a beautiful scent that you can wear through any season it projects and leaves a Beautiful fruity silage

I surprised myself. I had resisted this fragrance for so long because of its floral, powdery and feminine notes. Noting in all the reviews and descriptions appealed to me. Then I saw that it was on sale, and decided to take the plunge, simply because it is from the house of Nishane. They have a few underwhelming fragrances, but for the most part, their offerings have been superb! Anyway, back to V&N, as predicted, the opening was floral and sweet and powdery as described - all of putting for me. But then I did not find it too overwhelming. The scent lasts for about 5 hours, so a little goes a long way. Apply sparingly. This scent definitely leans more feminine, but you can easily layer it with an earthy animalic fragrance such as Afrika Olifant, Suede & Safran or, better still, Unatamam, which tones down the sweetness and makes it perfect. I do not think I will wear it on its own. Its longevity is not impressive though. I wish it lasted longer. Rating: 6.5/10

This is “good”, but not niche price worthy to me. I was hoping the fruity opening in the sample I tried would mature into a deep and complex fragrance. Now THAT would be worthy of a niche price and the cute “young and naive” story. BUT it just sort of stayed in the territory of celebrity fragrances. I have nothing against those. I have dozens. BUT I also didn’t pay over $200 on each. Nishane has been hit or miss for me. So far, Nanshe is still my fav from them. I appreciate that they take chances.

ive had this since 4-5 years ive worn this 5-6 times years ago and kept it back and never used it coz i honestly didnt like it, i tried it today and i was shocked it grew on me, it didnt smell like this at all i could feel it being a fruity powdery white floral with a coconutty smell and i enjoyed it alot but it feels extremely feminine and i used to get alot of people askin if i had a female cologne on whenever i used this

It’s quite a strange scent. I feel some juicy fruits and citruses (quite sour ones) along with powdery (almost lactonic) florals and a bit of sweet musky and wood base (something like praline, but not super sweet). Also with a touch of soapy notes. It’s very hard to come up with the final thoughts. I don’t hate it, but I don’t like it either.. Follow me on IG: scent.guide

Didn’t like it much on first try and thought it smells too much like “plastic fruity”, but on second try, oh my, it’s a real niche experience... “Fruity” is not my go to profile normally but this fragrance develops in layers and changes into a fresh vibe within time. For me, it resembles Tom Ford Velvet Orchid DNA which I really like.

its a pleasant, nice smelling long lasting fragrance.i liked it but not love. nishane has done better. this is played safe with pink rose and fruits, and it doesnt take things to the daring side. good fragrance for spring, and my personal opinion this will smell better on women. 8/10(for longevity 1 extra mark)

Womanity-like and yet no caviar no fig to create this effect. Of Womanity it reminds me after 3 hours. Before 3 hour mark it is all about wood and honey. Or honey and wood :) It is memorable, addictive. Lasts 2 days on skin. Woody, sweet, warm, fruity, sexy. Sample test in cold weather.

Cute, girly, playful, vain&naive indeed :) sweet, juicy, fruity-floral opening and a pretty, soft but sweet drydown