Review of Love Don't Be Shy Perfume by Sarah Chabal

Sweet, vanilla, white floral, citrus, caramel, warm, powdery, musky, fluffy, feminine, sensual, seductive, sultry, sexy, flirty, charming, whimsical, enchanting, dreamy, divine, decadent, delightful, radiant, luminous, lush, luxe, glamorous, classy, chic, elegant, sophisticated, alluring, tempting, intoxicating, addictive, intriguing, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this is an absolutely beautiful, sweet, fluffy, and sugary vanilla marshmallow and orange blossom with warm swirls of decadent caramel and soft musk. The opening has a softly spicy and citrusy burst to it with the bergamot, pink pepper, and coriander, as well as a touch of slightly green neroli. The heart blooms with sweet and citrusy orange blossom, sweet and fluffy marshmallow, lush jasmine, sweet honeysuckle, and just a touch of velvety iris. The base grows more sweet, warm, and musky with sparkling sugar, powdery vanilla, decadent caramel, the golden warmth of amber, and gentle musk. This is absolutely gorgeous! It’s what started me getting into some Kilian fragrances, and now along with LDBS I also own Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, and Angel’s Share. I really enjoy all of them, and think they are all excellent high quality perfumes. The funny part is that this actually wasn’t a love at first sniff for me though. I liked it, but it didn’t really wow me. I kept it though, and occasionally revisited it. About 6 months later something changed because I fell completely in love! I did first get it during the summer, and I typically go for beachy/coconut scents then. So, I think it was a mixture of trying it again in colder weather, it having macerated, and my nose having developed a bit more. Now I enjoy it throughout the entire year, but I can understand how it could possibly be thought of as cloying in the heat. It is extremely sweet, and gourmand, but that’s perfect for me (especially still being a Pink Sugar fan!)! This definitely feels ultra-feminine to me, and suitable for any age. It works wonderfully year round because it’s sweet and warm enough for the cold weather, yet radiant and fluffy enough for the warm weather. I think it’s fitting for everything from casual to fancy occasions, and works for work and/or school too. It’s a very easy reach for me, and is one of my most worn fragrances. It would also make a really fantastic signature scent! I do see a close similarity to PdM Oriana, which I also really love. Oriana is more vibrant and light with less orange blossom, and more citrusy, fruity, and lactonic (whipped cream) notes. I also see a similarly to JPG Classique Pin Up, which is also a vanilla marshmallow and orange blossom scent, but is more warm, spicy, and deep. I also find it to be a bit similar to Princess since they’re both Kilian marshmallow scents. However, Princess feels more delicate, it’s much more green and fresh spicy with notes of ginger and matcha tea intertwined with the marshmallow, but without any orange blossom, or musk. They do layer beautifully together too. They are definitely quite different too, and it doesn’t feel redundant having both of them in my collection. I own all 3 of these along with LDBS, and really enjoy having all of them. I get excellent performance with LDBS. The longevity is fantastic, it lasts throughout the entire day, and I can still smell it the next morning. The projection is great, it radiates out several feet from me. For reference, some of my other favorites include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, The Maker Dream, Fugazzi Vanilla Haze, PdM Oriana, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, D&G The One Desire, Skylar True Love’s Cake, Brown Girl Jane Halo Barbie, LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Salt, Queen’s Caramel, Marshmallows, Phlur Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer è Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries