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By Michelle on Apr 03, 2025
Beautiful scent, very strong to begin with but after a little while it settles down to a nice sweet fragrance. Definitely a winter purfume more than summer & lasts quite well on your skin.
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By Kym on Oct 12, 2024
It's a sweet vanilla when initially sprayed then you're smacked in the face by the oud & spices giving body and balance. I like it.
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By Brittany on Aug 10, 2024
Look, it's abrasive at first. It's not a scent for the summer time or one you'd spray right before sitting across from your boss in a business meeting. It comes across as quite masculine, and the oud is overpowering from the outset, similar to a masculine santal-type fragrance. The beauty of this scent is in the way it dries down, and, (for me at least), transforms into a creamy, sensual gourmand, which I have not experienced in many woody-sandal-oud types. Beyond that, Mancera is KNOWN for their lasting power. This scent is ETERNAL. The sillage is also better than other perfumes I've tried from similar perfume houses (think Who is Elijah, Montale-esque) and leaves a gorgeous trail. This perfume isn't for everyone, but it IS enough to be a signature scent. Will be purchasing a full-size ASAP.
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By Rebekah on May 30, 2024
smells better on my daughter, not for me.
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By Katie on Mar 24, 2025
Although I love a vanilla scent, this is way too overpowering and has a distinct musty scent to it. Not a big fan
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By Janine on Apr 10, 2024
I got so many compliments wearing this scent for the first time today. It was a bit spicy and smoky at first but the vanilla notes really grew. It lasted for most of the day. You don't have to use a lot. Really beautiful scent.
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By Parminder on Mar 18, 2025
Just what I like, strong, bold and long lasting.
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By Ally on Mar 01, 2024
I was surprised how well that "tobacco" scent and vanilla blended. You get the initial spice and then a sweet vanilla follow through.
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By Linda on Feb 09, 2024
One of my new favourites ATM. I am partial to a vanilla fragrance and the vanilla in AV is lovely. On initial spray I get the saffron and oud, and then gradually the vanilla comes up to the surface. Such an unusual surprising scent with fascinating depth. Lasts for at least 6-8 hours on skin and even longer on clothing. Scent-sational!
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By Tara on Jan 25, 2024
Beautiful scent. Long lasting. Would definitely purchase again.
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By Ivan on Dec 04, 2023
Nice but could be cloying at times
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By Kerrie on Mar 01, 2024
Very vanilla - perfect for lovers of vanilla !
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By Sarah on Dec 27, 2023
Probably one of my favourites
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By Helen on Aug 23, 2023
Dark, moody vanilla fragrance with intense smokey notes. Nice, but I'd prefer to smell it on others rather than wear it myself.
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By J'aimee on Jan 13, 2024
I'm a big fan of Oud fragrances however the combination of notes in this one seemed a little off. The oud and overall woody/spicy notes overpowered the sweeter vanilla and powder notes to the point they are barely detectable. Whilst this perfume is ok, a better example of this style of perfume would, IMO, be Montale Arabians Tonka which has a far better balance and wearability.
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By Sarah on Sep 28, 2023
Very yummy! I love an amped up vanilla, and this is exactly that. A woody, slightly smokey and sweet vanilla. Easy to wear at any time by any one.
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By Nancy on Sep 20, 2021
The opening of this scent comes in strong with oud saffron wood and spices, then the vanilla comes through beautifully, its soft warm and powdery. Just 1 to 2 sprays is enough as it so potent. At first I wasn't sure about this fragrance but it has grown on me...not sure if it's a keeper. I find this more of a winter scent.