Vaniglia e Zenzero del Madagascar

I’m not sure what exact note they added to this fragrance, but I fell in love with it at first sniff — and I’m not even a big vanilla fan. It feels like you’re bathing in a tub of soft, powdery milk, while someone sprinkles you with vanilla so generously that it starts to take on a slightly bitter edge. I first discovered this scent in the form of a shower gel, and to be honest, the bitterness isn’t present there at all — just pure, sweet vanilla-orchid softness. Of course, orchids don’t actually have a smell, but I was still happy to see it listed in the pyramid, because it explained the association this perfume gives me — and the reason I love it so much: a rich, luxurious orchid-scented shower gel from my childhood. In the perfume, there’s a note that hints it could be a masculine scent, but that doesn’t bother me in the slightest. I mostly wear it at home, before bed, and often use it as a room spray (thankfully, it’s priced in a way that makes that feel okay). And the longevity is incredible — even after a couple of days, you can still catch the scent on your pillow. A true love of mine — one of my all-time favorite scents.

I bought this because I was looking for a less expensive dupe for Morroccanoil L'Originale. I would say this comes reasonably close. It is much more vanilla forward and has a lovely ginger kick. Even though I ended up buying L'Originale, I find I reach for this more as I absolutely its adore the syrupy, vanilla-ginger scent. It's a warm, spicy vanilla, so it's perfect for fall and winter. You could also get away with it on a cool/rainy spring day as it does have a bright note from the citrus and ginger. The woody notes pull it a bit masculine from a typical vanilla gourmand, making it a wonderful unisex fragrance. It will last all day on clothes, but doesn't last long on skin, at least not my skin anyway. That's not really a problem though given it's low price point. I just re-apply. I would highly recommend if you like the Morroccanoil L'Originale scent profile. The two actually pair quite nicely together as well. Overall, it's great inoffensive unisex scent, if you like Spicy/Woody Vanilla fragrances. (Note: The shower gel and bubble bath pull more syrupy, ginger-vanilla than the perfume spray).

Vaniglia e Zenzero del Madagascar reminds me of YSL Manifesto L'Elixir (which I love, but cannot wear, because it makes me allergic, while this one don't! go figure!), but with lots of ginger. There's also slight similarity to Kenzo Amour Le Parfum. Very boozy, warming, almost herbal, definitely oriental. A very pleasant surprise. I wear it a lot in the winter time, as a warming comforting blanket. It feels like drinking a cup of very sweet, hot ginger tea. Sillage and longevity are really good. I can definitely recommend it. : )

I remember, This is a great Vanille, rich deep brown smelling vanilla, oh yeah. I had a bottle and I sold it on and, I often miss it. Today, When I wore Montale Vanille absolu, I'd received as a sample, I remembered this beauty. I actually had Vanille absolu bottle before and sold that as well. :/ Now I miss them both lol Now I really wish I had kept this one. :D Highly recommend for Vanille lovers. A+

I have never thought that ginger could have its gourmand side. This scent is very warm and sweet, quite yummy. I personally drink ginger tea very often and this perfume reminds me a lot of it. The bitterness of the sandalwood and vetiver makes it masculine as well and because of that I can firmly say that this scent is unisex. I like it very much.