This is Us!

Mmmh, milky sandalwood! The opening is so fresh and milky, it really smells like a cold vanilla milk with a hint of fruit added in. Maybe banana, apricot and orange. But there is also clean white musk shining through to balance the composition. As it dries down sandalwood shines more and more. It really shows its warm, woody, creamy and toasty facets. There is still a hint of vanilla to add a sweetness, almost like brown sugar. This is quite a simple, but loveable scent. There is nothing scratchy or harsh in this. For some reason I excepted this to have that diffuse, fuzzy vibe you often find in 'molecule' kind of fragrances, but luckily, it doesn't. On my skin I perceive it as a feminine scent, but I think this might be one of those fragrances that emphasize the wearer's looks and character traits and don't add much of their own. It's not a loud statement scent, more like a soft cocoon to feel comfortable in. So I see no reason why this shouldn't be unisex. In the end perfume is a matter of personal style anyways, and not necessarily of gender. I enjoy This Is Us much more than This Is Her and I don't think they smell alike, but they make sense together as a part of a collection. This is a great fragrance for almost every occasion. Only thing I'm not a big fan of is the bottle.

It opens up as a strong mysterious and enigmatic vanilla. And then it dries off to something that is disgustingly beautiful, sweet, innocent but devilish. And trust me, I’m not a big fan of sweet scents but this tops all of that. It’s a fun and intense fragrance. NOT a massive crowd pleaser and very niche. It’s giving I’m cute and I want your love kind of boy but I’m also independent and this is just a game to me. Subversive. From the moment you spray it on your skin you’ll know it’s different, almost like an exotic vanilla that came from another world. I would argue it’s meant to be worn by men who are at peace with their feminine side. Definitely meant to be worn during winter. Adaptable to both day and night. Good sillage and longevity for an eau de toilette, although not outstanding regarding that matter. Not a safe blind buy. I can see myself using this while trying to lure a guy into my fun little love game. Kinky. Wouldn’t use it on a first date unless you’re bold and are looking for someone who’s equally different minded. 9 out of 10.

There's a note missing in the pyramid over here. The notes listed on the official website is: 🌼 Vanilla, cashmere, sandalwood, patchouli & musky notes! This is really surprising. I love how different this is compared to everything else I own. It's not sugary sweet or super feminine. It's actually cool. It's very comforting, woody, aromatic and very unisex. I feel like it's effortlessly sexy and alluring, it is flirty without being blatant. The vanilla, musk and cashmere makes it slightly powdery and warm whilst the patchouli and sandalwood makes it earthy and bold. I love how it merges with my skin and smells quite natural! There is something here that makes me think about green/unripe clementine if I let my imagination run. Other times I sense mint. It's a clean, fresh, warm and cozy perfume. It makes me feel empowered, confident, sensual and grounded. This is definitely something I would want to wear every day!

Sweet but not sickly so, creamy, cosy, this is for me ticks all the boxes. The first notes remind me of cinnamon somehow, it comes off really strong. When i first smelled it i was put off by that initial splash. But seconds after i couldn’t stop smelling my wrist, it was an addictive scent. The vanilla in this one takes over the other notes but i can still smell the sandalwood. It all blends together in a scent reminiscent of cashmere. I actually prefer This is Us to This is Her (or the green version which name i couldn’t remember) because it’s softer and fresher. This is Her to me seems too sweet. The longevity is quite okay, on me i don’t feel that it lasts as much as on others (i’d say it’s around 4-5 hours? That or my nose already got used to it) This is a great fragrance for vanilla lovers that want a atraightforward scent, but also cosy and cashmere-like. Strong and delicate at the same time

At first I thought this was a tad too fruity for my taste. Reminds me of a banana milkshake or yogurt with vanilla. From this you can already tell it has a fair amount of sweetness, which I love, but I don't think most men would be comfortable wearing this. I challenge you to, if you like it! It is rather unique, very long-lasting (more than 10 hours!), and decently projecting fragrance. I believe some people might find this cloying in the heat, but spraying moderately would work around that issue. It's not that it's warm, but the fruity sweetness might be too much in certain conditions. I definitely changed my mind about it: it isn't close to being one of my favorites, but the quality is out of question. You have to try this if you like sweet scents and you want to discover something different and new.

Oh my goodness! I must laugh at these reviews! And no, I am not going to trust the reviewer below by any means! This is SO similar to Affinessence Santal Basmati - just without the rice note. I have got 15 ml of it - because 100 ml costs 375 Eur. YES. And this around 60 - 70 Eur. Or less. This is a fantastic concoction of smooth, very smooth, coffee like sandalwood without that sour dill note + I swear I smell cardamom + vanilla, which I have mistaken for a tonka bean, because it is sweet just right enough. Oh boy, if I could distill the rice somehow and throw that extract into this perfume, I would never need Santal Basmati. This is Us is of very high quality and a eternal longevity. On a testing paper it smelled 2 months. I have finally found a full bottle for a ridiculous price.

I wound up falling in love with this after testing it on paper and skin for two days and springing for a bottle. It is a real changeling. I find scent molecules fascinating because sometimes they are linear beasts, sometimes they trigger anosmia and you cannot smell a thing. I was particularly attracted to trying this fragrance because it is a combo of several of the popular scent molecules combined. It goes through these very sheer light creamy woody phases, it has earthy nuances, it's a blast of clean musk - it settles into a vanilla powder, no wait it's musky and earthy again, and so on. For me - the easiness of wearing this that is mentioned by other reviewers is that it changes so much and yet doesn't smell like any specifically identifiable note.

According to my perfume shop, in addition to vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli and musk this fragrance contains ‘cashmeran’, which certainly explains the 'foresty' scent I smell. On me the sandalwood stays more prominent than the vanilla, but they alternate in which I smell. All through it there is clear patchouli giving it an earthy, grounded, smoky quality. This is a gorgeous scent for my skin, only for close encounters. I catch whiffs of this, and anyone coming within arm’s reach might, but nobody else. Perfect for me. All in all I bought a full bottle after my first try. I will comment on longevity after a few more tries. Layers surprisingly nicely with 'Musc Noir'. Layers well with This is Her!.

Cinnamon cookies and milk I really, but really don't understand rates for this scent. It's so cosy, soft, comforting, sexy, intoxicating, simply BEAUTIFUL. I first got it for my daughter and fell in love with it, so i got it for myself too. I find it somewhat similar to Psychedelic Love from Initio and also to Xerjoff Italica (but way better than Italica) Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it needs respraying, but it's still a compliment getter and worth money. I wear it all year around, because even if it's on gourmand side its sweetness it's under control and i think a confident man could easily pull it out as well.

« This is Us » is the simplest nice perfume, well done. Completely unisex. Contemporary (in sense of purified style) but a bit nostalgic too. I think the concept about community of free people, nomadish urban style is really conform to the scent. It’s a crowd pleaser with good taste. This perfume is really interesting to layer with other fragrance, specially in the same vanilla/woody/spicy category. The longevity isn’t good imo but maybe is just me. That’s not really a problem for me because I see this scent rather like a « Cologne splash » or an adjuvant (a booster) for other scents.

@gusduvall, what a spot-on review! Your words made me observe my own senses from afar—so funny! From a female perspective, this fragrance is dirty in the best way. It's like saying, "I'm ready to play the game I built." It's disgustingly addictive and incredibly unique. That uniqueness can put people off at first sniff, but then you start to communicate with it, and for some reason, it just makes sense. For me, for sure not a summer fragrance. I'd go for colder months, anytime. It's widely available in shops, so it's not hard to get your hands on. Give yourself this bliss and enjoy!

Have worn this perfume in winter for well over a year in the different cities I have lived. It does not smell so much like vanilla, for me it smells like a very clean cinnamon scent, slightly lactonic maybe even hazelnut, but I do not smell the excessive sweetness. For me this is totally unisex as it smells like a clean cozy scent. I buy it in Spain so I always get a fairly good price, but it is not long lasting, moreso a clean skin scent with a tint of cinnamon. If this was an EDP, or with a better wear, it would be one of my signature scents for cold months !

Seriously uplifting vanilla scent. It's got what was missing in Singature Montblanc for me, which rendered a bit musty and stale in the drydown, whereas This is us! avoids that, despite still being sweet vanilla, almost vanilla ice-cream-like. But it's got some freshness and sort of cooling woodsy note that lift it up. Wonderful casual or date scent where you don't really want to overwhelm people around you but they would still think you smell great. Leans feminine if you care about that stuff.

Adults by kilian is my favorite fragrance and this was marked as a dupe. Insprayed it on and it smells so nice on my skin. It starts like cinnamon and almost ambery and afterwards it smelss more powdery and woody like the cashmere and the sandelwood. If anyone knows an exact dupe to adults by kilian let me know but I lover this one already. Ive ordered a big bottle and after a day i can still smell it on my skin. Will try the this is her and this is her freedom next to see if i like those too

The one and only perfume i can wear no matter what the occasion or weather is. With the ideal sillage, it doesn’t bother anyone. It doesn’t catch all the attention in the room, but surely gets recognized and always asked by the ones who are nearby. Feels warm but rebellious at the same time. I often hear that i smell ‘masculine’. Feels like a rainy but warm morning, or a summer evening with a sweet breeze. Makes you feel cool and comfy at the same time.

The initial blast is somehow medicinal, it reminds me a cough syrup from my childhood. Not very pleasant, but fortunately it lasts only a few seconds. After that you get a strong sweet fizzy powder smell, if it makes any sense. After 3 to 4 hours the fizzines recedes and the sweet powder remains toned down. Overall feels a bit weird but it will grow on you. Regarding the gender, it is in the same league as Gaultier 2, not in the one of CK One.

This scent is absolutely amazing. I'm totally smitten with it... if you're a fan of vanilla chai lattes... it's spot on. However, its projection and longevity are lacking. Initially, there's a lovely aroma of vanilla and cinnamon. As time passes, the fragrance mellows, revealing notes of sandalwood and musk. It's a perfect scent for spring or for layering with something delicate and sweet.

Beautiful fragrance. The vanilla is really well done and smells amazing with the wood notes. Sillage is mid, but longevity is pretty solid i would say. I think both men and women can wear this - the sweet vanilla makes it feminine but the wood/patchouli makes it masculine so it depends on who wears it. For the price, its just amazing.

the perfect vanilla scent. it's the best I've ever smelled. the opening is very boozy, kinda like absolut vanilla vodka. it then goes to a pina colada-ish scent and settles to a beautiful, creamy gourmand vanilla. it's cozy and sweet, lasts all day and isn't sickening or overpowering at all. one of my favorites, for sure!!

I love This is Her but I sometimes find it can be a bit too much for intimate occasions. This is like slightly more respectable sister fragrance. I love it! I bought it as a blind buy and discounted due to opened box. Read the reviews here and was pretty certain I would love it. I wasn’t wrong. It’s lovely.