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Boyfriend (2018)
by Kate Walsh
Boyfriend is a warm, balsamic amber-vanilla fragrance with a distinctive plum and myrrh opening, offering a soft, cozy embrace that balances sweet and earthy notes. The scent unfolds with a reassuringly unisex character—rich in benzoin and resinous amber—creating a sensual, slightly spicy atmosphere that feels intimate and inviting. While some appreciate its depth and comforting sillage, others find it linear, faint, or lacking in longevity, particularly on skin. It leans heavily on vanilla, amber, plum, and myrrh, with a dry down that mellows into a warm, layered vanilla-balsamic base. The fragrancemay leave a slightly metallic or aged impression for some, though expressed sentimentality and appreciation for its nostalgic, 'grown-up' character persist across many users. It lends itself well to cooler weather, offering versatility for intimate moments, daytime office wear, and evening settings, though performance varies greatly depending on skin chemistry.
Pros
- +offers a warm, deeply comforting, and uniquely personal scent experience with balsamic amber and rich vanilla
- +projections are moderate to strong, with many users reporting noticeable sillage and compliments
- +adaptable for unisex wear, especially in cooler climates, with a sensual, intimate character that appeals to both men and women
Cons
- −can be linear, faint, or lack longevity on some skin types, especially with multiple sprays
- −some users report it smells old, overly perfumey, or akin to expired Avon perfume
- −the composition may not stand up to high heat or sensitive noses, with metallic or overly sweet notes noted for some