San Ysidro Drive

Guy’s, I love it. Listen is the price tag ridiculous? Off course it is but you could say that about so many niche fragrances on the market and for me this collection falls into the niche category. These are not your normal run of the mill celebrity fragrances. They (the two I purchased anyway) smell ‘rich’, as silly and vague as that description sounds. I’ve only worn this once to work so far and its performance is beast mode. I got so many compliments and the projection was just insane, I could actually feel the scent cloud/trail following me as I moved. Now, I am one of those people who wear fragrance for ME not for others, but I have to say the compliments felt pretty good. The notes here feel...a little off. I don’t have the most advanced nose when it comes to perfumery, I’m no Jeremy Fragrance (and I thank God for that every day, ICK!) I get a slight hint of oud on the initial spray but it’s very subtle and fades rather quickly. The rose sticks around but it’s kind of a dirty rose, slightly mossy and wet smelling which I love. There is also some vanilla here which lingers on the dry down and adds a little bit of sweetness. Even though it’s not listed there is also some leather which I get the occasional whiff off. Thankfully the jasmine is barely detectable, which is lucky seeing as its not my favourite floral. The key player, the quarterback if you will, is the saffron which is so well blended that it literally smells like heaven, that’s it, that’s my description and I’m sticking to it. LOL If I had to compare this to something else so as to give you a point of reference I could say this; if MFK’s Baccarat Rouge 540 had a torrid love affair with Tom Ford’s Ombre Leather then this fragrance would be the b****** love child that both perfumes would spend an exorbitant amount of money on legal fees to gain weekend visitation rights. if you can afford it, go for it, if you can't walk away, no harm no foul.

I got the flight from the website and I honestly love ALL of the perfumes, this one included. The least favorite of the bunch is 21.50 Reverie. It's just OK. In regards to this particular fragrance though, it's been said "Rose with oud, a bit overplayed so if you already have something like that don't bother getting this." DISAGREE. I have the Rose Oud by Kayali and that doesn't even come close to the sexiness, longevity, depth, dimension, intrigue that San Ysidro Drive gives off. As most of Kayali fragrances they last a good hour. I have San Ysidro on my hand for the last 4 and it still smells divine. I have to go close to the skin to smell it, but its there, detectible and delightful. The rose has a stunning matureness (in a great way) with the jasmine and amber to round it out. Some rose fragrances can have this jammy or synthetic rose feel. Nope, this one is perfection. Victoria, you got a new fan here. Since they came out with their travel sizes, I will be ordering one of this once it comes back in stock. At this time I could only indulge in one full size bottle so I went with Portofino '97.

If you're looking for a dupe, I agree that Miller Harris Scherzo is very close. However, I have been testing them both and I definitely identify some differences. Ultimately, I prefer San Ysidro Drive. Here's why: Scherzo is quite sweet, thanks to a sugar-heavy tangerine accord, and the juicy rose note is rather loud and prominent, with a noticeable sharpness . The presence of oud is mostly drowned out. This is a rose oud perfume for the bubbly college freshman looking for an "edgy" date night scent. San Ysidro Drive is also a fruity rose-oud fragrance, but I find it much more pleasing to wear. It is not obnoxious at all. The opening is fruity but not very sweet. The rose/jasmine combo is classy and refined. The oud note really sings. It's soft and almost smoky, wrapped in the perfect amount of rose which lingers after the drydown. She is that boss bitch, who wears a fragrance for herself, never to impress others.

I am not typically a fan of rose in perfumes, but here it really takes a back seat and allows the passionfruit to shine. The passionfruit is undoubtedly the star of the show. It's bright, tart, and incredibly memorable. I've smelled thousands of fragrances over the years and can honestly say I've never smelled anything quite like this one. That said, I don't usually gravitate towards oud or rose fragrances, so that may be part of the reason it feels so unique to me. I am so glad this baby is finally mine! I'd wanted it for quite a while and was gradually running out of reasons not to buy it. After all, why wouldn't I buy something that makes me happy? So eventually I caved and ordered a bottle. Thankfully, it did not disappoint. In fact, I now wish I'd gone for the 100ml bottle instead of the 50ml.

I truly love this fragrance. I don’t like saffron as a scent, but this just grounds the fruity brightness and kind of gives this a skin like quality. On my skin, that passionfruit note lasted ALL DAY, it came off like a citrus almost sweet note. But wasn’t overpowering. It was extremely hot today and when I left work I could still get indications and it smelled fruity and clean. Kind of like warm laundry. I was walking outside amongst the commuters and thought “someone smells amazing”. Once I realized it was me I knew I needed to review this on here. That being said, it’s expensive. While I like it I couldn’t ask someone to pay this price. Getting a sample set is enough!

My favorite rose oud combo,and I have them a lot. I just love this one. The passionfruit maks it fresh and juicy. I do not get any smokiness or powder, just a clean juicy rose oud with a hint of saffron. To my nose this could be a mix of Mugler Angel nova and Acqua di parma Oud edp. Very nice blended and smooth. It fits all seasons and both genders. Greit projection and longivety. Strong but not headache inducing, although I wouldn't spray it moe than two-three spray. My reviews are all for original bottles not samples.

I did not expect to love this.. but its addictive & sexy. The passionfruit brightens this rose oud scent profile which I can see why they made the bottle yellow. To me, this is versatile --can be dressed up or down/day to night scent. I usually don't enjoy leather scents, but it's so subtle in this. It has an ambery feel that's perfect for fall wear. Projection is loud..I've had compliments every time I wear this.

After sampling all 3 of Victoria's fragrances this one is my absolute favorite. I cant stop smelling it and I usually hate oud. After that initial oud burst when you first spray it quietens down to a lovely ambery slighty fruity scent. It reminds me of a perfume my mom wore in the mid 1980s just really well rounded classy smelling. Its a bit pricey but I'm enjoying it so much I feel I need to have a 100ml bottle.

Actually I love and I appreciate the VB parfum line .Every single fragrance has his on caractere, everyone it's beautiful and worth the money because you can feel the quality of the Ingredients in her fragrances and this one to no exception, beautiful oud rose ♥️ with hint of tropical something and because of this something the fragrance becomes different from other oud/rose parfums

Lovely smooth rose and oud. Very classy. I’d consider this perfectly appropriate for daytime wear (probably for all seasons I think) unlike the other rose oud in my collection, MFK Oud Satin Mood which is deeper, sexier, and richer and definitely a “winter night” fragrance. The oud in San Ysidro Drive gives the rose a bit of a boost and almost has a leathery quality to it.

Being a male I really wanted to love the one everyone was saying to be more masculine (Suite 302) or the one that is becoming more popular (Portofino 97), but, I'm obsessed with San Isidro Drive, maybe I I don't know anything about perfumes, but I simply can't help it...this is the one I'm going to buy.

Incredible projection and hypnotic smell that attracts attention and compliments. The oud is very discreet the amber not overwhelming it has a lovely fruity powdery smell. Very well balance ingredients. Great for this fall.

So so so beautiful long-lasting strong fragrance. It is between oud satin mood and velvet rose jo malone with a hint of freshness this tropical freshness! On dry down it's creamy and sweet 😋

To me, this one is the best out of the 3. It is more feminine than masculine. It definitely smells sophisticated. The projection is wow. When layered with Portofino 97, it is just divine.

Probably the most masculine rose fragrance I’ve smell, is sexy and grown up but not boring or uptight. Some smokiness and powdery for complexity but very strong in the saffron and oud.

Sex in a bottle! More masculine leaning and a unique composition. Opening is pretty predominantly tartness of the passionfruit balanced with a softer saffron and a beautiful oud. Wow!

When I first tried this it was pure sexy fiith with a slightly medicinal edge. After an hour it dries down to a beautiful comforting rose/oud. Gorgeous!

This is lovely! Reminds me a lot of Miller Harris Scherzo. Powdery, rosy, fruity, chocolatey oud in a way that’s refined and edible at the same time

Some perfumes instantly transport you to a specific season, and San Ysidro Drive is undoubtedly made for the summer. It's a radiant composition that wraps you in warmth and light, while carrying just enough depth to intrigue. Admittedly, the scent is familiar - like a déjà vu of sultry summer evenings. But there's something undeniably captivating and seductive about it that keeps you coming back. The opening is bright with zesty lemon shimmering like sunlight on water. A whisper of spruce adds a crisp, green edge, grounding the citrus in nature's embrace. It's a refreshing introduction, but what follows takes the scent to a whole new level. As the perfume settles, passionfruit makes its entrance - a juicy, tropical sweetness that's tempered by the luxurious spice of saffron and the smoky, resinous depth of oud. It's an unexpected combination, rich and exotic - yet balanced. The passionfruit keeps things playful and light, while the saffron and oud add a layer of intrigue, as if the perfume is hinting at secrets just beneath its sunlit surface. In the dry down, the fragrance softens into a fresh, sweet accord. It's clean yet inviting, a gentle sweetness that lingers close to the skin. This is, without question, a summer scent - bright, breezy and full of life. Yet its complexity and subtle allure set it apart from others in the genre. Perfect for warm, sunlit days and languid evenings, it's a scent that will turn heads - but most importantly, it will make you fall in love with it every time.

Well you definitely get rose and oud! Oud is not something that I usually go for, so I'm not surprised that I am not a huge fan. It smells just like every other rose and oud fragrance I've smelled. Nothing special or unique. It is my second favorite fragrance out of the 3 VB fragrances. Edit: So after wearing a few times, this fragrance started to grow on me more. The oud is pretty intense for the first hour or so, but then dies down to a pleasant rose. If the oud stuck around longer, I wouldn't like it as much. I find that the dry down smells very similar to the Trudon Tuileries candle, which is something I have been looking for, which makes me laugh since my initial thoughts on the fragrance were too rushed & negative, I should have waited to get the true scent. Also, I got a compliment on it from my boyfriend! He is not big into perfumes but when he makes a comment, that's how I know it must be pretty good.