Guipure & Silk Ylang Vanille by Jeanne Arthes

Smells very much like alcohol. For me, it’s not worth it if you’re looking for something similar to Serge Lutens’ Un Bois Vanilla.

It’s hard to explain: it opens with alcohol and synthetic coconut, an interesting mix with plum, but ultimately smells like tanning spray. It’s not bad; maybe it’s for winter nostalgia lovers or those who enjoy the scent of tanning spray. I’d wear it on the beach at night in summer, but for me, it’s dispensable. I prefer others and bought this blindly. Available for exchange in Valencia.

I bought it blind, comparing it to Zafeer Oud Vanille Alexandre J and Un Bois Vanille Serge Lutens. They’re very similar; it’s sweet and creamy, like toffee and dulce de leche. It has an acidic note of juicy prunes (neither fresh nor smoky). It sounds plasticky and waxy, but the niche originals have that too, so it doesn’t feel synthetic or cheap. Projection is moderate but lasts well. The price hurts a bit; it’s unconventional, and people judge peculiar scents harshly because they’re cheap, but it smells good.

This is a fantastic cheapie: delicious, cozy vanilla, perfect for home or casual wear. I love it. It smells like vanilla with woody ylang-ylang, very creamy thanks to the coconut, slightly soapy and powdery. Moderate trail and over 8 hours on my skin. Worth it if you love vanilla and want variations. A must-have for autumn and winter. Scent 8/10, longevity 8/10, trail 7/10, value 10/10, versatility 8/10, packaging 8/10. Would I buy it again? Yes.

Very soft aroma. I feared it would be like Mancera’s Coco Vanille (I like it, but I own the original), but it’s nothing like that. It’s delicate; the plum and coconut are light, the vanilla is soft, not dessert-like. It smells clean and sweet, pleasant for any season (though it gets lost in the cold). Ideal for sleeping. I really liked it, and at this price, it’s a perfect gift.

Regarding the synthetic note, I don’t see a difference from any other perfume, because otherwise we’d still be in the era of colognes. As for the coconut, yes, it’s the protagonist alongside a very soft vanilla. To me, more than oriental, it’s 100% beachy. The coconut note reminds you of tanning lotions and cocktails by the sea. Otherwise, I like it and it’s very pleasant.

It’s a synthetic and artificial perfume. Its smell resembles a body wash or hair mask, in short, cosmetics with a coconut touch. It lasts on the skin for quite a few hours, though it doesn’t project much. It’s very similar to Love Generation Rock from the same house. Nothing surprising, nothing unexpected.

For the price, this beast is incredible. If it doesn’t hit you right, run, because it owns the room. Lasts about 5 hours with a moderate trail, no cloud in sight. Smells sweet, almost like Aquolina’s Gold Sugar. The plum is subtle, but the ylang-ylang and vanilla really stand out. I don’t get much cedar; it starts with coconut and then the rest comes through. 100ml at this price is a low-cost gem. Top value for money, safe buy.