125th & Bloom

it's a love at first sight and a scent that i'll gatekeep. i simply can't resist and had to smell this every time i visited the store, and finally made the purchase on my birthday after smelling it for almost 1 year+! i love wearing them in the evening to special events or put it on sometimes when i feel extra fancy.

I love this Fragrance so much. I’m glad fragrantica finally added it to the list so I can have it in my shelves. This one is long lasting and powerful, you only need a couple of sprays and it'll last through a full work day (6-8hrs). It is perfection. Scent 10/10 Longevity 8/10 Sillage 8/10

High quality if rose and leather, very strong but not disturbing... luxury

I recently tried a sample of Vilhelm 125th & Bloom and to me, it feels exquisitely crafted. The leather note is soft and refined, seamlessly uplifted by delicate floral nuances, almost like satin gliding across the skin. I’m puzzled by the criticism this fragrance receives; perhaps some expect other overtly feminine florals or gourmand releases by Vilhelm such as Mango Skin, Moon Carnival, Sparkling Jo or Room Service, which clearly isn’t its intention. This is a truly gender-neutral composition and it evokes memories of other scents I own, though I can’t pinpoint exactly which. It shares subtle similarities with fragrances like Nishane Nefs, The Different Company Oud for Love, Swiss Arabian Shumukh Al Ghutra or JV Dark Rebel Rider - all of which feature that leather, saffron and rose interplay. Those who appreciate this trio or enjoy Middle Eastern-inspired leather creations will find this captivating. It’s definitely not suited for daytime or warm weather office wear. Instead, it shines in evening settings: think elegant dinners or high-profile business events. I can easily imagine confident CEOs or affluent Sheikhs wearing this with pride.

First blast of sweet dusty florals; quite difficult to discern which ones actually, it's blended so well. It's floral but something more than floral too... lovely! Oops, the drydown does get faint whiffs of whiteboard markers but only fleetingly. I feel that's the rose, sharp and a tad artificial. Otherwise it's a lovely and charming scent, no real depth or weight to it despite the leather and woods. No lasting power on my skin either. Feminine and would work in all weather, if you can get it to last.