Poets of Berlin

I honestly wasn't expecting much and went in completely blind, I havnt had the best experience with this houses fragrances, but I wanted to give them another chance, and the name of this fragrance caught my eye instore, so I decided to test it and surprisingly, it quickly became a love for me after it dried down. Contrary to a lot of the reviews, in the opening on my skin I actually get a bomb of vetiver and vanilla instantly, which took me quite off guard, but as it dried down, more facets started to come out, the vetiver settles rather quickly into the back with the creamy vanilla, and the faint albeit sweet touch of Blueberry, that sits behind a creamy, buttery and delicious Orris that starts to become the core of the scent. This is the main essence of the scent; Smooth Buttery Orris with creamy slightly airy/smoky vanilla Vanilla, and a touch of Blueberry to add a slightly fresh green and sparkling nuance. It's a little hard to describe this fragrance as from one angle I'd classify it as a gourmand, but on the other hand, something about it (the Blueberry acord perhaps?)is fresh and effervescent, BUT, if I had to classify this specifically, I'd say it can be described as a "Clean Gourmand" or "subtle gourmand" if that makes sense. It has a nice medium projection with around 5-6 longevity hours on my skin, with it having a pleasant and impressive scent trail, with the projection dying down a little after 2 hours or so. I can see this being an excellent casual wear fragrance, office fragrance, or even daily driver in general if you really like thr scent profile, I can also see it being excellent on any day that isn't blistering hot, I tested this on a stormy day and it fit the mood better than I expected, being rather uplifting. This is perfectly unisex for me, but I can understand why someone would think this leans a little feminine, but as a guy I absolutely love this, and I'm definitely going to get a decant to wear, perhaps even a full bottle down the line if it becomes a top 10er. Lastly I'd like to comment that the Orris in this for the first 30 minutes did remind me of the Orris in "Iris Malikhân" by Maison Crivelli, but the Orris in this is done a lot better in my opinion, whereas that scent is quite linear and an overdose of buttery Iris (of which I love but it's a bit much after multiple whiffs 😭), this is more gourmand and has many more facets to it, and is much easier to wear. Overall it honestly is a really well made fragrance in my opinion, the Orris-Vanilla + Blueberry Scent profile wasn't something I anticipated I would love that much but it surpassed my expectations in every way, and whereas I think the pricing is out of control on their other scents I've tried, this very much deserves its niche price tag of $282AUD for imo, though if I see it for a little cheaper I'll most definitely cop a bottle. Outstanding fragrance and wearing experience, top marks. 8.3/10

To me this is beautifully blended and sophisticated. The opening is a bowl of fresh blueberries and a cloud of icing sugar, with a cut lemon on the counter. It’s very sweet but not cloying because it’s also light and airy. Then a greenness comes through, presumably from the bamboo and orris but I wouldn’t be able to pick out those notes. I don’t usually like gourmands but this is green enough that I like it. It’s an expensive blueberry rather than a bath and body works blueberry. I smell sugar more than vanilla. On my skin the blueberry and sugar last into the dry down. There is some woodiness in the base but it’s not prominent on my skin. I an imagine it smelling very different on different people. I can understand the Bowie inspiration because it’s flamboyant and both very masculine and very feminine at the same time. A lot of androgynous fragrances are skin-like scents and don’t lean either masculine or feminine, but this is very sweet and feminine whilst also fresh and woody and masculine, it’s lots of both genders. I really like it but do think the mix of green/gourmand and sweet/woody might be confusing for some. Update: I still like this perfume but there is a cheaper option that I believe is an exact dupe and by the same perfumer: Wild Vanilla Orchid by Floral Street. Although the notes are different and when I smelled them separately I didn’t realise they were the same, smelling them side by side I do believe they are exactly the same. They are by the same perfumer. Allegedly WVO has cassis not blueberry, but I think they are composed of the same thing. The fruity acid note is either the tartness of the blueberry or sharpness of cassis. They are by the same perfumer, and WVO was actually released a year earlier. I prefer poets because I prefer the story and to my nose the notes are more accurate to what I’m smelling and I love the bottle. It is pretty much double the price but it also has a much more expensive bottle so I think you’re paying for packaging and a good story. It does seem a bit disingenuous to have a whole inspiration story that is probably not true as Jérôme Epinette was probably just making this based on a brief from Floral Street, but make of it what you will. Maybe it was the story he told himself while he was creating to get himself inspired, who knows?

Upon the initial spray, you are greeted with notes of fruit and vanilla. To me, this fragrance resembles a sweet blueberry and lemon muffin, the kind you might pick up at a gas station during a long road trip. It has a delightful gourmand scent that is both sweet while still staying unisex in the opening phase. The opening projects well from my skin, lasting about 15 minutes before the middle notes make their appearance. After those first 15 minutes, the orris and other green notes blend into the aroma profile. While these middle notes are not unpleasant, they don't quite mesh well with the sweeter notes from the opening. The greenness here seems somewhat at odds with the initial sweetness and the later dry-down. Around the 30-minute mark, the middle notes fade, leaving you with a combination of lemon and vanilla that is now accompanied by woody notes, reminiscent of the scent of an old, aged book. The dry-down stays closer to the skin but still has a slight projection, lasting just over five hours in total. You may need to reapply to maintain the fragrance throughout the day. Overall, I find this fragrance to be a delightful vanilla scent that perfectly balances lightness and sweetness, especially in cold weather. I chose to wear it this weekend as me and the wife came to Colorado Springs to spend an early Chsitmas with her family before flying to Califrona to spend Chistmas with my family. After this wearing, I can definitely see myself adding it to my collection. However, I would advise against making this a blind purchase due to the middle green notes, which may not appeal to everyone.

I really wasnt sure what to think of this when I got it, the notes were intriguing and it was a blind buy.... yes, I know, I know, don't do it. It opens up very green, a little bitter almost and it was at this point I thought id made a mistake, but then after a couple of minutes, all of a sudden it was like I was smelling a blueberry muffin in the middle of a rainforest, and that folks is the only way I can describe the scent. Slightly sweet predominant notes enveloped in a green, slightly aquatic background. After a few hours it turns into a nice light vanilla skin scent. Im happy to have this in my collection as its not really like anything already there, I'm an avid gourmand girlie but this is really quite addictive. I didn't want to completely break the bank getting the 50ml so I got the x3 10ml set which was still a bit pricey but once these are done, that 50ml will be winging its way to my doorstep! (if the bank balance allows) A safe work fragrance in my opinion, though i think its a really beautiful daytime scent generally, think sunny day, having a picnic in the park. Would recommend getting a sample of some kind or smelling it in store before buying because it wont be for everyone. Longevity is pretty decent on me but i see some mixed reviews on that below, though it definitely seems to stay on clothes for a couple of days.

This is my first time smelling any of Vilhelm's perfumes and I would highly recommend you sample this multiple times before reviewing. My first impression was at the store sprayed on a tester paper and i knew it was going to be one of my favourites. Once I tested it on myself, i thought it was definitely citrusy and a little punchy at first, but it developed super quickly into a beautiful green scent before the dry down. It's's a perfect combination of slightly warm and cosy but sophisticated which I love in a fragrance. Slightly sweet but in the most solaced way possible. I don't get powdery at all (thankfully) and It would need at least 5+ sprays for decent silage (I did 1 on each wrist and 1 on each sides of my neck and I stopped smelling it after 4 hours). It's so beautiful and the combination of base notes are divine so I'm going to overlook the sillage because I don't think I'll ever love a fragrances structure like I do this. Truly an experience on my end. I would imagine someone wearing this loves to go out for wine and charcuterie on summer nights, their favourite colour is either walnut cream or crimson red and they own at least 1 Chloe Paddington mini handbag.

I had went to originally buy MELIORA by perfumes de Marley, but then the price point was $390.00 though i had already knew the price point for this perfume and i wanted to splurge on myself i couldnt bring myself to spend that much. So this perfume caught my eye, i smelled a couple other but i had felt this smell was unique- alot of people are saying this smelled like a store bought brand but if youre finding this smell in every store front im sure i would've smelled it by now. Every other woman's fragrance is floral, fruity, vanilla, but this didn't smell exactly like that, but had something to it that made it unique- I didn't second-guess and got the 1.7oz bottle for $200.00 and i liked the smell better than the Meliora. I have been wearing it for the past 2 days and i can say im not sure if im getting nose blind - but the scent doesnt last long. i spray a good amount on wrist, kneck clothing and back of kneck - yet i still cant seem to smell it on me after 30 min. i like it though, probably would get travel size to reapply.

Got this as a sample from a second-hand perfume seller, and safe to say it was love at first sniff. Poets of Berlin opens with ripe blueberries and tangy lemon, bright and nectarous, but less like biting in fresh and more like savouring a summer fruit tart. This sweet tang to me is reminiscent of Bamboo Harmony by Kilian, but where Kilian’s bamboo is clean-cut and airy, this leans into a richer and more complex sweetness. As it settles, a soft, almost-gourmand-but-not-quite vanilla floats to the top. Not sugary but warm and smooth, akin to the warmth of teacakes rising in a distant kitchen. This is balanced by the most charming green orris lending silken restraint, while the sheen of sandalwood and earthy vetiver stir in the background. Really helps grounds the scent—picture stable roots under wild grass! This fragrance can only be described as tender, charming, and magnetic, comforting as worn pages of a favorite book. Truly fragrance that sings of joy which stays long after the words have faded.

This is a beautiful contrast of notes. The opening is bright, fruity, and crisp— slowly melting into something warm, smooth, and soulful. It opens with an intoxicating burst of blueberry.—it’s vibrant, slightly tart, and very fresh from the lemon. As the top notes settle, the bamboo note begins to emerge—clean and green. The orris in the heart starts to soften the perfume and adds a powdery, velvety softness that smooths out the initial brightness. As it warms on the skin, the vanilla becomes the star—rich, creamy, and just sweet enough without ever becoming cloying. It’s blended with a soft touch of sandalwood, giving the base a comforting creamy quality. The final dry down is beautifully cozy, almost edible scent that lingers delicately for hours. It took me a few wears to truly appreciate each phase of this fragrance, but now it’s at the very top of my wish list!!

As someone who mostly just uses inexpensive perfumes that are pretty linear, I'm really impressed by the way this scent TRANSFORMS on my skin. At first it was nothing but smoky bamboo and orris - a sour, smoky green that really turned my stomach. Like stale cigarettes. I ALMOST scrubbed it. But thankfully, I let it dry down. And then the magic happened. About 45 minutes after initial spray, those notes had totally taken a backseat and the blueberry, lemon, vanilla and vetiver emerged in a beautiful creamy cloud. The woody notes are still there, but this time they're enriching the overall experience instead of overwhelming it. It's a gorgeous, soft, fruity and sweet scent that doesn't smell like cheap shampoo (but I do love a shampoo scent over here when the mood strikes!). I am absolutely getting blueberry muffins but thankfully no more stale cigs!

I ordered a sample out of curiosity and because I was trying to fill my basket to justify the cost of shipping. This wasn’t a decant—it came in the brand’s packaging (spray bottle) from Twisted Lily. Poets is better than I could’ve imagined. For me, I really didn’t get blueberry or lemon. Instead, it’s like a fresh, bright, juicy nectarine on my skin. It’s a juiciness I’ve never experienced in a fragrance. In about 2 hours, I get a sexy vanilla and amber with lingering fruit. Five hours later, it was a very close skin scent. I should say that I’ve recently become obsessed with testing perfumes this year (85 samples since Feb 😳), so I’m still learning. It drives me crazy that I just can’t interpret the other layers here. I can smell them but can’t name them. Someday...

As a floral lover I wasn’t particularly drawn to the notes in this fragrance. Not a fan of fruity or gourmand scents. However, Poets of Berlin took me by surprise! I don’t actually get much blueberry or fruitiness here, just an overall sweetness. I mostly smell vetiver, vanilla, and some powderiness which I suspect is the orris root. PoB is sweet, but not too sweet, and a little boozy. Very unique but very wearable. I may skip this in the spring for something more floral, but it was perfect for the summer-fall transition. I’ll continue to wear it throughout fall and winter as well. Perfectly unisex. Sophisticated. Feels both vintage and modern at the same time? I suppose “multidimensional” is an apt descriptor.

As others have said, it is a bit sharp in the beginning with the blast of lemon. I am not sure I picked up on the blueberry, but there was some sweetness to it. The bamboo and orris definitely hang out for awhile until you are left with a warm and creamy woody vanilla. I am surprised that so many perceive this as a more feminine fragrance. When I smelled it in my discovery set, I gave it to my husband, because it smelled more masculine to me. I got him a full bottle for Valentine's Day and I love to smell it on him. If i wear it myself, I layer it with Room Service, which is a very beautiful combination. I would definitely say this is a cooler weather scent, as it reads very warm to me.

i purchased this perfume while on a vacation in new york with my mom earlier this year, so to me this always reminds me of my favorite city in the world :) upon spraying you get this really pretty greenness of the bamboo and the vetiver, which dries down into a soft, warm comfortable vanilla. i was a bit disappointed that, to me at least, you can't smell anything distinctly blueberry, it's more the kind of powdery sweetness of blueberry skin if that makes sense? it's not juicy or fruity in any way. to me this is definitely not a summer fragrance, the dry down can be a bit suffocating in the heat, i thinks it's best on s breezy spring afternoon or sprayed onto your scarf in the winter.

I adore this fragrance. It's a beautiful, understated blueberry perfume that's not overly gourmand or blueberry-muffin-like. Instead it's a bright, uplifting, fresh-sweet scent that captures the essence of realistic blueberries. I also get a lot of that bamboo greenness , which works surprisingly well with the perfectly sweetened tart blueberries and vanilla in the dry down. Up close, the bamboo is more pronounced, but in the air, I catch wafts of a delicious blueberry note. This balance makes it work so well as a year-round signature scent. I also find it unisex leaning feminine. The only downside is its performance. Doesn’t project much, and stays for about 6 hours.

This one's a stunner! Inspired by David Bowie, this fragrance is unisex all the way. Bowie was known for being impulsive, charismatic, elusive, alluring ... just like this scent, which opens with the strong green facet of bamboo, soon joined by a mildly sweet fruity accord (with a vague lemon-blueberry muffin vibe). The two notes dance around each other in perfect harmony, flirting, never clashing. There are subtle hints of vanilla, but on me the dry-down leans woodsy and earthy, like fresh tobacco. It's mesmerizing! Poets of Berlin, like Bowie, is one of a kind. It's a creative, unique, androgynous scent, a mysterious lover, a journey without a destination.

Recently out of all my perfumes I keep gravitate towards Poets of Berlin, on paper I shouldn't like this perfume: I often dislike Vanilla & find most Lemon perfumes too "classic"... However, something about this blend of notes I adore. It's a sweet perfume but the Bamboo balances it out making it much more palatable for my own taste. It's a refined scent, evocative of champagne at brunch with a side of lemon curd blueberry pancakes. I think Vilhelm Parfumerie house have a very distinct scent profile (similar to Jo Malone), where they all cohesively exist within the same scent palate. I wouldn't blind buy if you aren't a fan of the house already.

Right off the bat, I get a blast of fruity earthiness- the bamboo and lemon-blueberry brightness is front and center. Then the vetiver starts to creep in along with the orris, creating a sweet, dry hay-like accord. It remains fairly sweet throughout the lifetime of the fragrance due to the vanilla- it kinda reminds me of a greener version of Pas Ce Soir with more emphasis on the citrus rather than peach or pear. This frag is lovely year-round for going out- it’s unique enough to get compliments, but still smooth and not an insane projector imo. Longevity is pretty decent but it remains closer to the skin for the most part, which I like.

This was my first niche splurge and I’m happy with my choice. It’s a gourmand profile but there’s a depth to this scent that moves it away from ‘blueberry lemon muffin’ for me. I smell the fruit and citrus but there’s a dried grass kind of note (likely the bamboo) that’s really nice. Like standing in a dry summer field full of wild blueberries, with citrus trees somewhere nearby. The notes aren’t hyper-realistic but don’t strike me as artificial, either. It’s one of my most unique fragrances and I look forward to using it on special occasions. Longevity could be better, but it lasted several hours on my sweater 🫐✨

Vilhelm Parfumerie is truly a master of fruit notes. Poets of Berlin is a warm, fresh green vanilla laced with bright, jammy blueberry and soft floral touches. It’s surprisingly elegant and complex - the green notes from the bamboo really elevate it and keep it from leaning too sweet or simple. This is one of the most unique fruit-forward perfumes I’ve ever smelled! I don’t usually love gourmands, but this is quickly becoming a blind reach for me. It’s evocative of wearing a blue and white striped button-down in the summer - summery, refreshing, and relaxed, yet still sophisticated and put together.

This is not a beginners perfume. The opening is surprisingly green from the bamboo with a strange floral note that isn't listed, and honestly...I’m not a fan. On paper, I hated it, and even on skin those first 10 minutes had me wondering if I was going to like it. But this perfume has a secret, it completely transforms I mean completely. Suddenly you're wrapped in the most beautiful, saturated sweet candid blueberry and orris combination. It has that Goldilocks level of sweetness that always has me in a chokehold with a fragrance—not too sugary, but not too restrained, just right.