Haze

Discovered as part of a curated discovery set, “Haze” has swiftly transcended its sampler status to become full bottle worthy in my eyes. This fragrance ensnares the senses with such an intoxicating allure that it’s impossible not to return for another whiff. As spring’s arrival makes its rich warmth more of a seasonal memory, I find myself longing for the cooler days that would allow me to indulge in its embrace. “Haze” stands distinct from “By the Fireplace” by Maison Margiela, with which it shares a woody vanilla profile but not its essence. Where “By the Fireplace” conjures a smoky, forest bonfire, “Haze” opts for a sweet and velvety chestnut prominence, a note that is only a whisper in its counterpart. The dry down is a testament to the artistry of Who is Elijah, a sweet, smoky vanilla that clings to fabric and skin with a tenacious yet gentle touch. Among the various woody profiles in my collection, “Haze” holds a place of honor. If “By the Fireplace” is the quintessential autumnal outdoor companion, then “Haze” is its sweeter sophisticated indoor sibling, a fragrance that wraps you in a woody embrace and whispers tales of cozy evenings by the hearth.

I love this fragrance. It has all the lovely elements of By The Fireplace, without the smack-in-the-face pungent smokiness and oily undertone. It is also a consistent scent - I know what to expect every time I spray it, whereas By The Fireplace is temperamental and unpredictable, depending on the time of day, weather, body chemistry etc. As GenevaX said, there is a coolness to Haze, which makes it more suitable for daytime wear. Longevity isn't phenomenal, but this doesn't worry me considering the price. Sometimes I will put it on during the day and then layer By The Fireplace over the top towards the evening, but I do prefer this one to the Replica scent (better value for money too). I will definitely be repurchasing it when my bottle is finished, whereas I doubt I will buy By The Fireplace again, as much as I like it. I think I would prefer By The Fireplace as a room scent or candle.

At first spray, I wasn’t a fan. I got the vanilla but also an overpowering blast of ‘camp fire’. I gave it time to settle as you can’t judge a fragrance on first spray. After a few minutes I was ready to wash it off, but continued to persevere and I’m so glad I did! The ‘camp fire’ disappeared and after around 30 minutes I was left with a unique, delicate, powdery vanilla with an ever so subtle smokiness. It really is one of those you need to try for yourself to understand what I’m describing as while it is a soft, sweet vanilla fragrance, it has a real uniqueness to it. Sweet and delicate but not sickly. It’s definitely an ‘adult’ perfume. The dry down is long lasting and in my opinion, leans more feminine than unisex in the traditional sense. If you’re into niche fragrances you won’t smell on half the population and are a vanilla fan give it a go!

Out of the Who Is Elijah discovery set, Haze stood out for me. The rest were bit blah for me, but this hit a mark. So much so I bought a full bottle. This is what By The Fireplace should have been like for me. I do like BTF, but much prefer it on others. Gets overly smokey and overwhelming on my skin to the point I feel dirty, like i've got soot all over me, and have to wash it off. Haze is a tiny touch smokey but all about the beautiful sweet chestnuts for me. Its other notes are certainly there but they prop up and emphasise the chestnuts. Mouth-watering. It's going to be a wonderful winter scent for me. Not sure how it would go in the hotter months. It's turning cold here down under. ❤️

A gorgeous woody vanilla fragrance! I'm undecided on gourmand scents so when it comes to vanilla fragrances, I'm always weary going in. But this definitely leans on its woody notes, and the dry down exposes a gorgeous deep vanilla scent that settles so nicely on the skin. Maybe it's because I've been told by multiple people that this fragrance suits me, but the second the weather dips, I'm spritzing this on all my pulse points! The price point on this one is great too - $159 AUD for 100ml, and they always have incredible sales and deals!