Amber Vanilla

I love the ethos of the 7 Virtues brand, but this is the first of the line I've purchased a full bottle of and I am so happy I did, because I've been wearing the heck out of it. Don't you love it when a fragrance is a grower, and you just want to wear it more and more and explore more facets of it? I love a "clean-girl" skinscent as much as the next person, but despite comparisons above to Glossier You, to me it's not that. Amber Vanilla does feel somewhat molecular in how it wears (like a haze around you) but the recycled sandalwood and caramel notes bring a sweet warmth. The floral notes are quite low in the mix in comparison (on me), but I like that they're there, giving structure to the mid. The ambroxan and amber-woods-like base is sensitively done, so it all feels so wonderfully gauzy and amber-toned. How this comes off to me is like a comfort blanket or duvet-day, which I feel is the brand's intention since it's meant to evoke self-love. I really enjoy this more and more with every wear. Partner it with a good book and a cup of cocoa. IG:ScentAWeek

People say she doesn’t know what she wants, I don’t believe that’s true. She’s the gorgeous yet quiet girl in the room who does everything at ease. Makes everything stressful seem simple and does it with confidence. The pepper isn’t too strong, it just adds a bit of a salty quality along with the ambroxan. The vanilla and amber are almost as one linear note with the carnation adding softness but not turning it too sweet. I almost returned this scent when I received it, but I gave it a few more chances and smelled it out of the bottle during the day. In a second it clicked, that this is a comforting pep talk that says “yes girl, your makeup and hair look great. Remember to be kind to yourself” Checks boxes I didn’t know existed. I hope this works for you too!

One of my all-time favorites. I used two travel sizes of this scent before committing to a full bottle. It reminds me of my grandmother, but not in a "dusty" or negative context. It smells familiar, like a loved one. It's effortless and a little spicy, cozy without being too sweet, and slightly floral without feeling too feminine. I saw someone describe it as being similar to the pages of an old book, and I think that's an excellent way to put it. Sure, you could get something similar with Glossier You, but this perfume has a lot more oomph, imo. Anytime I'm not sure what to wear or don't want to get overwhelmed with a scent as I wear it through the day, I tend to find myself reaching for this one. Soooo good!

I’ve never really smelled a fragrance quite like this. It is such a versatile aroma. The pink pepper opening note is definitely large and in charge at first spray, but once you give this scent a chance to dry down, it turns into the most gorgeous, sweet, clean scent. The carnation stands out to me, as does the Iso E Super. It compliments my skin so well and wears for at least 6 hours. It’s great for spring/summer as the floral notes and the vanilla aren’t overly sweet but sweet enough. Some people claim this is a gourmand scent and I have to disagree. While you do get some vanilla, what really pushes forward is the floral amber notes. If you have a chance to buy the travel size, please do.

I will preface this by saying I'm fairly new to scents. I have the The 7 Virtues discovery set this and coconut sun were my favourites but I still think that they are too earthy overall for my preference to purchase a full bottle. Edit: I have found myself wearing this fragrance more and more. Amber Vanilla is just so easy, casual, cozy but pretty all at once. It seems to work with my lifestyle really well, even better than some of the other scents I own. I am a jeans and t-shirt type of woman that lives an outdoorsy lifestyle for reference. I have purchased a full sized bottle. I also really like what The 7 Virtues stands for so I am happy to purchase from them.