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Velvet Vanilla
by Mancera
Velvet Vanilla is a gourmand floral fragrance centered around sweet, bubblegum-like tuberose. It opens with a bold herbal, spicy, and citrusy burst of angelica, black currant, pear, mandarin orange, and pink pepper, creating an immediate and intense impression. This sharp, often described as 'stinging' or 'chemical' initial phase fades into a creamy, sweet floral heart dominated by tuberose, jasmine, and rose, all wrapped in a rich vanilla and powdery musk base. The dry-down is deeply sweet and soft, with a prominent, almost candy-like vanilla that lingers. It is a potent and long-lasting fragrance with massive sillage, making it noticeable from several feet away and ensuring it stays on skin and clothing for hours. While some find the sweetness overwhelming or the scent too synthetic for their taste, many others appreciate its playful, luxurious, and addictive quality. It carries an unmistakable pink bubblegum or fruity candy character that feels thematic rather than literal.
Pros
- +Exceptional longevity and sillage, making it ideal for those who want a lasting impression.
- +A rich, sweet, and creamy bubblegum-tuberose-vanilla profile, appealing to lovers of gourmand and floral fragrances.
- +Returns are common despite strong positive sentiment, indicating strong brand loyalty and desire to recapture the experience.
Cons
- −Highly polarizing; strong sweetness can be cloying or overwhelming on sensitive skin.
- −Contains synthetic-sweet notes, leading to descriptions of it smelling like artificial bubblegum or candy.
- −Extremely potent, potentially assaulting in confined spaces or to those with scent sensitivities.