No9 Benjoin

I am wearing this on a Monday afternoon and it makes me feel like Sunday morning. A pure bliss. Notes development: it starts with very dark resinous smell, and in less than 1 hour you will smell vanilla, almond - totally surprising cause the opening is very dark and masculine. The drydown is similar to Mandorlo di Sicilia by Acqua di Parma and Orchidee Vanille by Van Cleef & Arpels. All Prada's exclusive 'Parfums' (extrait) are very refined and organic. I don't feel like working today, at least not until another 6-9 hours. -AlmondBreakfast-

Delicious, chewy, smoky resins. Meet Candy's big sister, Benjoin, the sexy sophisticate. Truth be told Candy and Benjoin are a dash of vanille away from being twins imho. Benjoin has a nuttier, smokier, more arid vibe. I can see a man wearing this but I don't find it particularly masculine. It's a perfect fall winter fit and can be worn anywhere. I think it's made for layering as well. My brilliant friend recommended trying Indult Tihota w/it and it's gorgeous. I can see it transforming everything from almonds to roses. A spectacular workhorse of a scent, it will surround you with impeccably good taste. This just oozes with possibilities and speaks of the intimate knowledge of all things perfume.Seriously....it's that good.......

I finally got a hold of this, both in its original form and in a privately compounded re-creation... its a delight and a privilege to complete my collection of the original exclusifs!