Drowning in Cherry Casino

Touted as "the vanilla from Nishane Istanbul’s Ani, the cherry liqueur from Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry, [and] the bitter almond from the Extrait version of Baccarat Rouge 540". I love this so hard - it's an absolutely amazing and extremely complex scent that has me sniffing myself all day (because that's how long it lasts - it's a monster). The cherry, almond liquer and vanilla are definitely at the forefront, but whereas these notes - done poorly can have a tendency to smell like drug store syrup or cheap candy - instead are lovely. The tonka, amber, woods, jasmine, and resins do an excellent job of blending and grounded them into something that smells absolutely expensive and sophisticated. Unlike Tom Ford, there's no sour cherry or tart fruitiness here. This is all boozy, maraschino cherry liqueur and it's fabulous. The vanilla has depth. The whole composition is wonderful, and completely unisex, as long as the wearer is up for a fancy gourmand. Love, love, love! Notes listed are: Bergamot, Green Notes, Blue Ginger, Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, Cardamom, Patchouli, Cedar Wood, Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk, Grandiflorum Jasmine from Egypt, Saffron, Bitter Almond from Morocco, Resins, Cedar, Ambergris, Black Cherry, Cherry Liqueur, Griotte Syrup, Turkish Rose, Peru Balsam, Haitian Vetiver, Roasted Tonka, and Sandalwood.