Trish McEvoy 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk

I now have both versions of Trish McEvoy No.9 Blackberry & Vanilla and believe me they are sooooo very different. I have the original Blackberry & Vanilla and NOW have the Blackberry & Vanilla Sexy and love them both. But to be totally honest I do prefer the latest version of the Sexy. Yes they both have the gorgeous tooty fruity smell with the blackberry and vanilla (and BTW men seem to love the smell of blackberry and vanilla this I found first off a over 5 years ago when wearing Philosophy Falling in love (still love that)and then when they added Unconditional Love which is similar but a bit more musky! I had guys saying they wanted to eat me!!! I think they meant that in a good way? Lol! So it defo became my evening out perfume especially when i'm single (giving my hints away now! Lol)) Anyway getting back to this! Lol! Both have the lovely Blackberry and Vanilla fragrance that can be worn day and night and is definitely NOT offensive and strong during the day. But I find that the Sexy one is stronger and has a slightly more musky smell and definitely lasts longer during the day in a warm office. The reason also for me thinking it lasts longer is there is a slight change to the fragrance after a few hours and it gets slightly softer and smells like the Original No.9 so that could be the reason I can still smell it slightly after a 8hr day at work but when I wear the original after about 4/5 hrs can hardly smell the perfume but also that could be because my nose has got used to the fragrance but am not sure because if I spray it again I can smell the original again but I suppose that could also be because it is the notes being activated/woken up by my nose because they are stronger again and you get that original burst? Maybe I should ask my workmates if they can still smell it? Lol! But TBH out of the 2 (and don't get me wrong I love them both) the No.9 Sexy is stronger and longer lasting and has a slightly more sensual seductive smell (which is prob why it is called sexy? Doh me! Lol)and also why the Sexy No.9 is slightly more expensive than the Original No.9 as it is longer lasting also? But they are both gorgeus fragrances that every female should own as they both lift your spirits and make you feel happy and are slightly playful also. I would say this perfume is also suitable for any age from 16-100 years old because of the playful, sensual, uplifting notes. But just be aware you will have men loving the fragrance and smelling you. Men just seem to love the mix of blackberry, vanilla and subtle musk (maybe it's the food/sweets entity? But i'm not complaining! Lol)

This has been my signature scent for years and also my boyfriend's favorite! Blackberry is my favorite fruit and the smell of it makes me salivate. Reminds me of the pie I bake every summer after picking fresh sun kissed berries, then eating a warm slice with some vanilla ice cream!! The rose and musk uniquely sexes up the scent; imagine eating that delicious pie in floral lace and a lot of sensual finger licking....lol!! I'm not usually a fan of vanilla but the tartness of the blackberry balances it to the perfect amount of sweet. I have yet to find anyone that doesn't like this scent and have had many friends purchase it right after smelling mine. I'd recommend it for all ages and all seasons... although the musk may be a bit too strong on hot days for some. Sexy 9 seems to be the 9's musk counterpart as if the blackberry and musk switched contents here. I've seen many men go bonkers over the original's gourmand take I just don't see this one having the same mouthwatering effect. Something about it is far too familiar to me... running along same lines as other nauseating spicy chypres like Angel that I can't ever seem too avoid going out; fortunately Sexy 9 is a more toned down version. Its as though my yummy pie was dipped in Old Spice! Just not my cup of tea... almost too masculine... now that I think of it probably would work better as a men's fragrance. I'm going to wash my wrist now!

I wanted to try this so badly as they don't have Trish Mcevoy in my country. So, I joined the crazy bidding war on ebay. When I first sprayed it on, it smelt sourish to me. On drydown, it became a sweeter, blackberry candy smell that was so pleasant and delicious. The flipside is that this doesn't last long AT ALL :( I can't even smell it on myself 1 hour after I've sprayed it. And I need to spray at least 5 times before the smell becomes apparent - very disappointing for the high price I paid for EDP. After a few months, my 50ml bottle is almost depleted! :( Strangely, the scent lingers on my clothes for a long time. This ain't a perfume that will get you compliments because of its low sillage - probably people within your arm's length would be able to smell it. Guess I won't repurchase because of the prohibitive cost. However I'll stop using whatever I have left and keep it to sniff now and then....

If I had to choose just one fragrance for the rest of my life Trish McEvoy's #9 Blackberry and Vanilla Musk would be my signature. It reminds me of blackberry picking as a girl. The initial blast is very fresh, green, more crushed leaves and blackberry vine, but that doesn't last long. Then comes ripe, sweet, juicy blackberries and vanilla and a touch of musk. The basenotes of vanilla and musk linger for quite some time on me. This is one I forget I'm wearing until a breeze wafts over me and I wonder what that delicious smell is and I realize, it's me! Blackberry and Vanilla Musk has been compared to Philosophy's Falling in Love and rightfully so, but there are differences. FiL doesn't have the initial green notes that I love in #9 and its longevity is not nearly as good. It costs less though, and is similar so if you want a better value with a similar vibe try FiL.

Blackberry & Vanilla Musk... I bought a bottle in the middle of summer and I did not like this Blackberry & Vanilla Musk at all. It was a scent of nothingness when the weather was hot and humid out side. Lo & Behold .. When air was crisp and cold. Blackberry & Vanilla Musk turned into something scrumptious and lovely. My nose caught bursts and bursts of sweet & tart black and blue berries. Vanilla was transparent and pretty. Musk was light and sensual. The 3 main compositions were mixed in a perfect ratio. Blackberry & Vanilla Musk reminded me of the smell of frozen fruit slush. Mixing crushed ice with frozen blackberries and a tad of vanilla flavored syrup in a blender. The scent is lightly sweet, cold, and delightful. Lasted 5+ hours on my skin but stayed close. I like it very much. My new winter perfume .. I found you :o)