This is Her

I blind bought this perfume, since I couldn’t find a sample anywhere and none of the nearby stores carried it. For some reason, though, the bottle really spoke to me – even though I wasn’t quite sure what to expect based on the notes and reviews I’d read. When I finally got my hands on it, I was completely surprised. At first, I was confused and kept sniffing it in disbelief – it was nothing like I had imagined, and I couldn’t immediately tell whether I liked it or not. It definitely took a moment to get used to. But pretty soon, I noticed I was reaching for it all the time. Work meetings? Perfect. Something soft & cozy for bed? Absolutely. Coffee with friends? Yes, please. There’s something so familiar and comforting about this scent – it’s creamy and clean at the same time, incredibly pleasant and easy to wear. It works beautifully on its own but also layers well with other fragrances. To me, this feels especially fitting for autumn and winter. It brings just the kind of cozy warmth I crave when it’s dark and chilly outside. In summer, it might feel a little too heavy and it doesn’t get to shine in the same way. The price point is very reasonable, the longevity is excellent (up to 12 hours on my skin – and it often lingers on clothes even after washing 😄), and the projection is fairly strong. That said, this isn’t a scent I’d recommend blind buying – I can imagine it being polarizing. You’ll probably either love it or not care for it at all. It’s quite unique, and honestly, I can’t think of anything else that smells just like it. Personally, I’m really happy I took the risk. This blind buy turned out to be a hit, and I can definitely see it becoming a permanent part of my fragrance collection.

It turns out that for years I have known this fragrance only I did not know that it was Z&V This is her. I have always ignored this brand in the store, the bottles never appealed to me. From time to time in the street, at the office, in the shops I would catch a whiff of something creamy but strange when someone was passing by. Now, 10 years later, when I finally decided to give this a go, I knew right away that I had known this scent for so long, even before I sprayed it, I only opened the envelope where the sample was and I knew! The reason I decided to order a sample is because an influencer said this was a vile scent and she does not understand how people can wear it. Whenever I tried the scents that this particular influencer liked, I never liked them. So I thought - if she doesn't like this, I might. I was looking for a lactonic scent anyway. This is creamy, fatty, gently sweet but slightly prickly, slightly bitter but at the same time elevated, breathing, unlike standard vanilla gourmands. It does not make you think you smell like a dessert. I have grown to like it and will definitely get a bottle. Something stable, warm, safe, comfortable without being fuzzy or musky. Almost like a favorite body balm but better. If cottony, musky, warm scents are the olfactory equivalent of a sweater, this is an olfactory equivalent of your favorite white hoodie that you wear at home.

This is salty-sweet sex. Airy, incredibly addictive. Powdery heaven, the art of pure feminine magnetism. This is a seductive huntress that preys on the weak of heart. If salt, whipped cream, vanilla, and cashmere had a foursome, a long passionate night of love, this would be their sheets' smell. Cozy clean girl scent, but she's edible, salty sweet and indulgent. I discovered it thanks to Perfume Siren on socials, and so hyped by many more and never had a sample. Today i finally tried it, and could not leave her down: the 100ML is staring at me on my nightstand as we speak...and i have a feeling she will not last long! I disagree on it's not long-lasting sillage, it sinks into your skin and become part of your signature scent, like your whole personality. It's magic in a bottle. In case you need a trick, I also layered it and it made it last 10hours++, and i'm sure with body lotion it would stick to you like glue. ps on clothes it lasts 12h-24h no problem :) so use on lingerie and behind neck close to your hairline and you will win ! SHE IS SO AIRY AND DELICIOUS I CAN'T RESIST HER. *EDIT= IT HAS BEEN 2 WEEKS AND IM COMPLETELY ADDICTED. Do not skip it, every woman should own one in her collection. I

Stunner!!! For the perfume addicts like me reading reviews, watching videos and trying to connect the dots of what this smells like for an efficient blind buy...here it is. Don’t think samsara or este lauder sensuous...(which is where my head goes if someone says strong sandalwood) It does dry down to a creamy sandalwood, yes, but it passes some farmiliar mile markers before it gets there. Some one said it below, so I can’t take credit, I totally get a nuance of Carolina Herrera good girl- and they do share jasmine, sandalwood, vanilla, cashmere wood- one has chestnut, the other almond. Z&V is much creamer and smoother however, doesn’t produce as many nose tickles as when I smell CH good girl. Z&V feels more cuddly Netflix night, and CH good girl feels more what time does the show start and where’s my cage. There is also a slight metallic element that reminds me of one of my montale fragrances. They all have an artificial punch (that I love but some may not). Lastly, at the deepest dry down I do get hints of by the fireplace, by Replica, but without the smoke🤷♀️ Now that that’s behind us, holy cow is this beautiful. I’m nearly suffocating myself with my arm where I sprayed it. Someone send help

Update a couple years later: I’m careful about not wasting my money on too many perfumes from same type of family. I’m new to trying out gourmands last couple of years, and I have to say that This Is Her, is a great affordable scent that encompasses the vanilla, whipped cream, milky, nutty yet clean girl vibe all in ONE! It’s pretty amazing for that! I know on days when I feel headache sensitive, not to wear it, but that said I’ve worn it in all temps except when too hot and humid! I have to say I could pick this one? And be happy with that as my only vanilla milk gourmand perfume! I don’t need ten more of something similar! I feel this may have been discontinued?? But I’m still finding it in a couple of places, that shall not be named... ha and costing much less than it use to? So I hope they continue with this one! This is another great example of why some houses need to stop with the 40 other flankers!! And just focus on the one that was a hit and make other scents, but stop with the flankers ehh This is what causes the demise of good original scents or the good early flankers! I love this and it’s a great buy! It’s not a safe blind buy though.