Vanilla Shot

Aldehydic vanilla with a bit of sweetness from caramel, bit of rose, bit of spice, very warm and slightly resinous with some dried fruits touches. An amalgam of notes that don’t create something appealing to me. The opening is all over the place... It’s a totally different vanilla perfume that I am used to, so maybe that’s why. Sometimes perfumes grow on me, this one isn’t instant love. Like all Olfactive Studio’s perfumes I have tried so far, not what I expected by reading the pyramid notes. Most of them were absolutes loves and gone to my to buy list, or already bought some. Vanilla Shot is a tricky one for me. I don’t love it, I like, but I am not sure I want to add this to my collection. It has something intriguing and interesting but it doesn’t draw me in instantly. The dry down, after the first hour, is where it’s more like my taste. Becomes more ambery, resinous, very warm, still not sweet, but more mass appealing. Very long lasting on skin, so it’s well worth the money if it’s something you love. It’s not a sweet vanilla and has aldehydes in composition, which I think it’s ruining it for me. I think I need to give my sample another go because as a first impression it’s not doing much for me. Will update when that happens. First one from the samples from Olfactive Studio that it’s a bit of meh... Edit : I have worn it for a second day and it’s definitely growing on me. Compared to first time wearing, I’d say Vanilla Shot went from it’s an ok scent to a like. As a conclusion, not something I will rush to get a full bottle. But it’s surely an interesting one with good performance. Vanilla with a twist.

Above average vanilla scent! Just when you think you've tried every variation of a Vanilla scent... Listed notes are spot on as is the vote pyramid though caramel should be voted up. I also swear orange is in there. A bitter amber over vanilla. Reminds me of the chemicals when you develope your own film and print photos like in the good old days from negatives! A gorgeous burst on the initial spray of dried fruits (comes across for 5 - 10 minutes as fresh bitter orange zest) dries down to a mostly prominent smooth myrrh helped by largely vanilla that is restrained by a not too strong caramel and the sweetness slightly reigned in by a pinch of coriander.The benzoin, opponax etc giving a slightly rich deep warmth and yet the aldehydes giving an airy freshness like it was all freshly mixed for you !!!! After a few hours it gives me a tea vibe even... Unique but not earth shattering, the high price (too high) somewhat off set by the large bottle and beautiful presentation - With 160 bottles in my collection it is a worthy addition - would I buy it again to maintain my collection with it? Yes, but not at full price. Reminds me of a more complicated more powerful version of Pierre Guillame Myrrhiad. Sorry @Teaparty but it can only be described as a Vanilla scent! EDIT: Strongest vanilla scent I have EVER tried!!!!!! Hours later it still punches wayyyyyyyyyy across the room!!!! EDIT: Hmm, one of the strongest scents ever - up there with Xerjoff and Parfum De Marly so hmm yeah - actually I'm now thinking worth top dollar if you like gourmand scents and vanilla this is a must have or try...

OK, so I had to look up 'what does benzoin smell like' - I'm ready now. This for me starts off with a citrus dried fruits aldehyde kick. Pleasant enough, then the heavy rose vanilla explodes. And that's it. Oh and benzoin; a sharply gourmand and balsamic vanilla. Not the best of reviews, but I'm just trying to be honest with what I can smell BECAUSE . . . my untrained nose is having difficulty. There's smells within that rose scented vanilla that I can't pick out. It's one of those fascinating fragrances that you can't stop sniffing. For the past couple of days I've had this on my wrists and neck and it's been driving me insane, in a good sniffy sniff sniff way. Definitely a high 8/10, certainly more than just a like. Long lasting with heavy sillage. Not a blind buy at that high price but certainly grab a sample if you can.

I am on day two wearing this and find it to be a lovely myrrh vanilla scent, especially the dry down. Initially I was not wooed by this, as even with a few sprays on skin and clothes I thought it was weak and gave me a fizzy baking soda & vanilla extract vibe. I few days later I am really enjoying this. It is not weak- it hums along confidently, definitely does not shout, and lasts around 8 hours. Sprays in the early afternoon are there in the evening. Another spray in the evening is still there in the morning. A truly beautiful comforting scent on a cool fall day with colorful leaves all around. Note, if you do not care for myrrh, try and get a sample. I blind bought this being a fan of myrrh. Additionally I really enjoy a few other B Duchaufour creations, and wanted to try something from this brand. Glad I did.

I’ve had to update this review for one of my top 10 perfumes. Wearing it again after 6 months I can’t believe this still hasn’t become cult like in its popularity. Simplifying what it smells like today - beyond the orange cognac opening which quickly fades a creamy slightly balsamic soft leather graduating to a slightly burnt earthy vanilla that is linear and goes on for 20-48 hours. This is inspite of the note table. I can pick some but it’s so well blended it may as well be a technical note in it’s entirety. One of the Most potent I own and worth a premium. If you like vanilla then try this - it flits between gourmand, leather, vanilla and spice like no other....