Angelic Vanilla

Baby & Toddler Bath Toys If I imagine something angelic, the purity, naivety and tenderness of a newborn comes to mind. “Baby Scent”, which is similar to the smell of dolls, smells of pure, good, baby skin, clean and talcum powder! Well, surely many of you have your eyes closed right now and are wandering in your memory in that dusty cloud that enveloped you as children? It’s a baby’s perfume, and it’s angelic. At the first test run, I had put this perfume aside, thinking that the presence of the almond aroma could create problems for me like its predecessor Hypnotic Vanilla, which I purchased and returned. Too much resemblance to #hypnotic poison, which I struggle with. When I got home, the scent took on those fresh, dry, slightly powdery, nutty undertones, which I assume are due to the rice notes. From research, I found that rice is almost odourless, except for the aromatic Basmati and Thai Jasmine varieties. Don’t think that the latter smells like jasmine since its name is due to its pure white colour. Therefore, I assume that perfume oil from one of these varieties has been added to the Angelic Vanilla fragrance, which makes it wearable and different from Hypnotic Vanilla for me. Sometimes it’s fresh, it’s bitter, it’s powdery, although it never becomes cloying. About Angelic Vanilla. At first, a gust of wind hits my face, quite alcoholic, tasting like soft rubber, talc and sake. I close my eyes, inhale and my mind flies to mini baby toys, soft animal bath companions, which delicately smell of talcum powder. It is a sensation that arouses powerful emotions, memories of childhood, of puppies, of newborns. You must like this aroma to fully appreciate its scent, as it will be the common thread of the entire trip. The alcoholic accord of sake, or Chinese rice liquor, vanishes after a few moments, giving way to a delicate almond blossom mixed with a creamy bergamot zest. Delicate like rice powder and butter, without too much nuttiness or spiciness. The Almond tree is now in full bloom in Southern Italy. At least those that are found in sheltered places are and it is a pleasure for the eyes and the senses. Their scent is subtle and sweet, similar to cherry blossoms. Soon, angelic vanilla enters the heart phase and a hint of a rose emerges from a dark, tart background. However, it is not a dominant or pronounced rose, like the one we can find in the Chapter No.8 Rose collection. Instead, the rose is somewhat obscured by the coalition of dusty rice and resinous myrrh. I like this myrrh, it’s not sugary and opulent as often happens in fragrances that use it. For example, I can’t stand the rich and resinous puffs of Mirra, it makes me feel nauseous. That starchy, angelic aura I feel could be the fruit of the rice starch, which I don’t think I have yet encountered in other fragrances I own or have tested. I’ve read that some people find it too strong and annoying, while I perceive it as pleasant on the nose, to my liking, intriguing and not at all disturbing. In the end, coumarins come into play, maintaining a sweet trail without invading the gourmand territory of cakes, puddings and biscuits. Likewise, the rice doesn’t smell like rice pudding. There is soft, warm wood, probably sandalwood or cedar, however, blond woods without smoky or leathery tones are soft and gentle. The dusty note of rice starch remains in the background, which is the signature of this perfume, along with unsweetened tonka and vanilla. Overall Angelic Vanilla is an intimate perfume, not at all brash or aggressive. Given the notes present, it should perform better, but both projection and longevity are moderate on my skin. Let’s say it performs well for half a day. It is healthy, and absolutely genderless, for all lovers of vanilla perfumes, and for those like me who don’t prefer gourmand vanillas. Furthermore, the powdery aspect I’ve highlighted several times is not what we get from the orris, for example, but something more sophisticated, dry, velvety, and starchy. Its freshness makes it ideal for the middle seasons, certainly autumn and spring, on winter days, but also on the cooler summer evenings. Layering Tip: If you have Mystic Rose I suggest you try layering them. You will get a perfume poised between hell and heaven, the devil caressing holy water. A chiaroscuro rose, the result of the fusion of the two roses present in the original perfumes, with dirty, musky, bitter and powdery facets. I’ll call it Angelic Rose! I’m expressing my opinion based on a bottle I’ve owned since February 2024 (BC 40162).

Idk, I’m reading reviews & this legitimately smells like MFK GFG to my nose. It may not be all the way spot on, but it’s very close. I don’t pick up any Cherry at all. I have Rose Gourmand, also by Zara, & while they smell similar, this is giving more of a smooth, warm vanilla scent. While RG has that musky rose vibe, & smells more similar to Roses Vanille by Mancera. The longevity on this one is insane. 12 hours later, & I was still receiving compliments on how good I smelled. I will definitely be getting the larger bottle soon.

A discontinued dupe for the significantly more expensive AG Vanilla Suede- a unique take on vanilla with powdery and creamy rice notes. It opens with warm, slightly floral vanilla and dries down to gentle almond lotion and steamed rice, which is more paper-like than gourmand. It's cozy and not overwhelmingly sweet, with decent longevity on clothing. It's a real shame that a lovely perfume like this was discontinued so fast- I really regret not grabbing a bottle while it was still on the shelves.

This is the love child of Gentle Fluidity Gold and Kenzo Amour. Is more vanilla forward than GFG, no Juniper and less rose, but powdery like Kenzo. It's a lovely, cozy scent and it's office safe. I gathered many compliments while wearing this. It radiates at arm's length and it is definitely not a longevity beast, but it is still present after 3 hours. I like it very, very much: 8/10

People are weird and i am definitely one of them. I adore wearing this in very high heat. Even if sticky sweet and dense, it's neither heavy nor nauseating nor head achy. I just Love it! I have a back up 100 ml bottle, my 30 ml almost finished and if I hear the slightest rumour they might discontinue it I will get 3 back ups. That's how much i love it!

Very unique take on vanilla. More of a night time fragrance, because is sexy but in an innocent way and not up-front. For me it’s a great transition from winter to spring. Has a beautiful rose-bergamot dry down without the vanilla/ myrrh note disappearing. I really love it also because of the longevity, it’s not bad at all

The more perfumes I sample at a range of price points, the more incredible I think this is for a cheapie. God knows why they discontinued it given some of the trash they're still selling. Edit: Merchant of Venice La Fenice is like a much more refined and beautiful version of this

I love to layer this with all my perfumes❤️❤️it can either make a unique scent combo or just br good by itself. I see what people are saying about a cherry smell, but I think it’s just the almond blossom. Smells like gentle fluidity gold from mfk as well. Glad I got this!!

I just happened to check the website and the full size bottle was back in stock. Mind blown because I refuse to pay $75-99 on eBay and only got around to picking up the 30ml initially. It’s shipping directly from the warehouse so not sure if they’re back in-store or not

If you love vanilla, this is perfect! It's an easy-to-wear, cozy scent that suits most occasions—VERY comforting! It's such a shame they discontinued it, as it's the best in the collection for me. Hopefully, it makes a comeback like some of the other fragrances have.

İ LOVE this. My fave zara perfume by now. İts actually really basic scent but has something special to it at the same time. Really soft and sweet but clean too. İts good for everyday wear and all year round imo. İts powdery on my skin such a good scent

Lovely, cozy vanilla. Good year round fragrance. Longevity and projection is fine, especially for the price point. It's kind of funny to me how most label this as "feminine". For me, this is a unisex scent, if not masculine leaning.

Why is this not to be found at Zara anymore? Already discontinued? Thank God I got an 80 ml bottle as backup but still... i has just been released this year. I think it's just out of stock. I hope, at least because I love it

It has become a love for me after 1st wear. Sweet and strong, it's nor just bare vanilla, very dense yet airy, unbelievebly good and rich smelling. Noone could guess this is a Zara perfume. Awsome!

I didn’t realize this would get discontinued so quickly!! If anyone has a bottle they don’t want, please message me on here or IG, thanks! :D

This is gorgeous 😍 and doesn't smell like any of the fragrances in the "Reminds Me Of" section. This is really beautiful.

This reminds me A LOT of Gentle Fluidity Gold.

This is just beautiful. Just get it 🥰

For me it was a blind buy from a secondhand shop after reading the comments here. As other people said when I first spray it or when I smell it from the bottle I do get a cherry scent. When it dries down it's not so prominent, though. As said before it does resemble the smell of vintage lipstick but to me also spiced/muled red wine (not the typical Christmas though). I am not a great fan of sweet perfumes, but since its longevity isn't great it's not headache inducing so far. I pair it with Jean Paul Gautier Scandal intense, so that the Rose isn't so intense. So far an interesting perfume for winter and Christmas season. If you only like powdery/soapy scents I wouldn't recommend a blind buy.

Tried this before looking at the notes and was shocked that there wasn’t a honeysuckle note. I can only assume it’s the almond blossom, but it really smells distinctly like honey on my skin. Nice, but definitely not a fav. Has moderate sillage and lasts about 4 hours. Saw people compare this to Kayali’s Lovefest Burning Cherry (and other cherry scents) in similar perfumes and all I have to say is “???”. Absolutely nothing alike on me.