Confetto

I've been searching high and low for Confetto, to be able to try it, and by pure coincidence I found it in a small niche perfumery right here where I live! I'm in heaven! Firstly, I want to thank you @mary jane below, for giving this glorious review of Confetto, making me curious to hunt it down in the first place. THANK YOU! And because mary jane has done such a wonderful and thorough review here already, I just have to say that I agree with every word. I already knew beforehand that Confetto was as good as made for me because of my love for Hypnotic Poison. And yes, they are related imo, but having said that: Confetto is SO much more than Hypnotic Poison. Better quality, more rounded, richer, cleaner - meaning pure almonds, sweet, magical almond heaven caressed by vanilla, musk and amber. I can't tell there's anise on my skin, but I'm sure it plays an important part in the composition. On my skin it's like sweet, luscious marzipan and it's not even close to being sickening imo. It is down right gorgeous. I immediately knew I had to have it. I couldn't have left the store without buying it even if I tried. I was spellbound! If you already love Hypnotic Poison, imagine the heavenly dry down times a thousand. And to you who find HP sickening, go ahead and try this as I think this is easier to wear. This magic potion is worth every.single.penny and it lasts forever! The best longevity of a fragrance I have encountered so far (and I've tried many). It's been hours since I first sprayed it, and it keeps getting better and better. Still going as strong as when I first applied it. It's oil based, so it simply melts and morphs into the skin smelling stronger as it's getting warmed by the blood running through your veins. After I left the store I sat down on a bus (wearing confetto all over). There was a mother and a daughter sitting next to me. All of a sudden the daughter said to her mother: "somebody smell sooooo delicious in here" and I sat there with a big smile, all giggling inside, because I KNEW it was me! Confetto, my new found love! I'm blessed that we finally met! And from now on you'll be my little secret... I'll never tell (people outside of Fragrantica that is) ;)

When I got in this niche perfume house in Germany, this summer, my personal heaven on earth, I really had no idea where to start with so I asked the lady there to treat me with some gourmands! The first one she sprayed on me was CONFETTO and after this first spray all the other perfumes I tried for the next two hours I stayed there, came second best! CONFETTO had won my heart! My first impression of it, without having any idea of the notes, was... delicious praline wafers.Consequently I asked if there was any cocoa or hazelnut in it. But no, my guessings were wrong, it was a bitter almond combined with anise that gave this ambery vanilla a twist and also prevented the smell from being sickly sweet. This perfume is like an almond veil that surrounds you for hours. And while it starts beautifully and intensely the development of the scent on the skin is even more heavenly, it becomes creamier and it also develops a powdery feeling. Now, while I usually avoid to compare perfumes in my reviews and prefer to describe the scent on its own, I feel that I have to spend a part of this review to the association being made with Hypnotic Poison of Dior. Yes, its true, there is a similarity between them. BUT, this is such a better-made blend in terms of quality. I dont know where to start, the smooth,sleek texture of the juice, the creamy quality of the almond in it, the anise which gives a sparkle to this scent, the depth and warmth.. these are all aspects of Confetto that Hypnotic Poison fails to reveal.. at least that is my opinion, also let me add that I never really liked HP while I LOVE Confetto! Longevity of Confetto: till the next day of apply. Magical sillage, everytime I wear it people around me comment on it! So happy with this joyful purchase! Worth the money!

At first I misunderstood Confetto. My overall first impression was mint leaves, sprinkled onto a pot of Nivea face cream. It’s refreshing and calming due to the cold-cream style scent from the candied almonds mixed with the fresh mint leaves. Although it’s eternal, it’s actually a soft, calm and balanced scent which is the opposite of Hypnotic Poison which screams abrasively. The powdery face-cream almond note reminds me of Alessandro more-so than Hypnotic Poison. And I left Confetto at that. A week later, after messing around with far sweeter, complex and challenging fragrances I came back to Confetto. This time I got a powdered almond heliotrope which reminded me of Dans Paris (which I love but it doesn’t last enough) so I wore Confetto to work. My entire day from morning until night was filled with constant but soft, minimalist, uncomplicated, gently sweet powdered joy. I now perceive the powdered candied almond as creamy heliotrope. I get the vivacious, perky anise with the powdery iris which lifts the entire scent with a lighthearted air. The fluffy white musk base brings Confetto back down with blankets of softness. It does remind me of the smell of my grandmothers face as she used Nivea face cream, but that’s ok, as I’ve reached an age that I too can pull-off smelling loving and motherly I guess. Confetto is the everlasting alternative to Dans Paris I’ve been looking for. Minimalist, linear, understated, semi-sweet creamy-coolness of gently powdered comfort with beast-mode eternal excellence - everything I look for in an everyday signature scent.

I am a really big fan of this one. Usually when I get an expensive perfume to try I end up deciding only a decant would be fine enough, but I want a whole bottle of confetto! This is favorite material for me honestly, I am holding my breath because I am saving up for a new car. I agree with the comparisons that have been made to hypnotic poison and the old formulation of BBW warm vanilla sugar a little bit. Although Confetto is still it's own unique animal, too almondy to be BBW and not spicy enough to be HP. If confetto could be an animal it would be a floppy stuffed animal! The fragrance is soft, smooth, cuddly, snuggly, warm, powdery, child like, and sweet! At first spray I also get that buttercream frosting sweetness, that fades into almonds, powdered anise, and a warm sweet vanilla glaze amber heart. There is something just a little bit clean about it too in it's dry down, something that reminds just a tiny bit of tide detergent! Which I know is so strange but I detect it on an almost subliminal level. Sweet, soothing, comforting, warm, snuggly, bliss!

Very nice nutty almond fragrance that’s not too sweet. Also love the musk that soften the gourmandish vibe. I always layer it with the Sel Marin and they smell fantastic together. Feels like I’m drinking a almond drink by the ocean. Sel Marin brighten up this thick nutty scent in hot weather. On its own, it’s more suitable for cooler weather because of its thickness. It’s performance is superb too. Last 12+ hours on my skin and days on clothes with great projection so mind the sprayer if you’re using it in warmer months. I only got the 18ml of it and I’m not even on 1/4 of it because I only apply a few spray at a time as I don’t want to smell too strong in high heat. I think I will get a full bottle of it if I also love it in winter and finish it by next summer. Update: I finally used up my 18ml bottle and I missed it too much so I couldn’t resist to get a 100ml bottle. I use it all year round as I layer it with different fragrances in different seasons.