A Fairy Tale

A fairy Tale is an enchanting fragrance that perfectly balances warmth and elegance. The scent opens with a soft, slightly earthy sweetness, giving it an inviting, yet grounded feel. As it unfolds, the heart of the fragrance reveals rich patchouli, adding a spicy, earthy complexity that blends seamlessly with a creamy vanilla accord, which brings a cozy, almost dessert-like sweetness to the composition. The standout feature of "of this extrait de parfum is its prominent cedarwood front, which gives the fragrance a smooth, woody depth. This cedarwood base creates a sophisticated, comforting backdrop that’s ideal for evening wear. The blend of patchouli and vanilla further enhances the warmth, making it perfect for cooler days or nights. What I love most about it is how it feels both elegant and cozy at the same time, with the cedarwood giving it an undeniable richness without overwhelming the senses. Performance is very good, resisting on skin around 8 hours, while it'll carry on to next day on fabrics. It irradiates strongly up to 2 meters for a good two hours, sitting back to a nice bubble for the reminder of its longevity, leaving a fine trail. It’s a fragrance that feels timeless and refined, making it a great choice for anyone seeking something bold yet wearable.

A Fairy Tale by Zimaya leans more masculine than unisex, offering a rich “Straight to Heaven” DNA with a boozy, woody character. It’s certainly not a mass-appealing scent, but that’s part of its charm—an enchanting, deep fragrance that rewards those who appreciate complexity. I enjoy wearing it especially on cooler days, when its warm, slightly mysterious facets truly shine. Longevity and projection are average, yet the overall experience remains an impressive niche-style journey that feels far more expensive than it is. Scent: 4/5 Longevity & Projection: 0.5/1 Presentation: 0/0 Quality/Price Ratio: 2/2 Compliment Factor: 0/1 Uniqueness: 1/1 Overall: 7.5/10 Office-friendly: No (better for leisure or evening wear) Blind buy: Yes (if you enjoy boozy, woody niche scents) Recommended age: 25+ Occasion: Leisure, evening wear, formal gatherings Season: Fall, Winter, cool Spring evenings

Picked this up after watching a YouTuber who gave it a bad review. Which, if you watch YouTube reviews these days, you know it’s either going to be good or bloody brilliant. I’d read somewhere, before watching that review, that this is a clone of Kilian’s Straight To Heaven. It’s not a bad clone at all. In fact, it’s a really good rendition. Projection is strong for the first 1-2 hours. Then it settles, but it’s more than noticeable to those around you. Longevity off my skin is around the 8 hour mark. After that, it becomes a skin scent, but you’ll get the odd waft. Overall quality is pretty good. I’d initially given this a 4/5, but given the ridiculously low price for a decent woody fragrance, this scores impressively. Highly recommended if you like your boozy, woody numbers. 👌🏻

My story with this fragrance is that I really enjoy the original Kilian one. This one is close to it but not 1 to 1. Fairy Tale is amazing tho, it feels like you are walking in a pine forest at winter. The fragrance is airy, woody and easy to wear. Now here comes the down side: this fragrance just like the original one, doesn’t last and doesn’t project. 12 sprays is barely enough and it lasts for maximum 2 hours. For this price you can’t really complain, but I would gladly pay the double or even triple of the price for 8 hours longevity and a bit better projection.

You're in the middle of nowhere in the rustic wood cabin...you realize a shot of rum will do to warm up your soul...there's a plate of dried fruits and nuts...you only eat a few as too many would be too sweet and you need just a tiny bite of sweetness. The nutmeg almost gives a feel of leather. This is such a nicely executed gem. It's woody, dark, mysterious. Love.