Rare

Sweet, vanilla, powdery, caramel, woody, musky, fresh spicy, warm spicy, soft spicy, cacao, luminous, feminine, chic, sensual, seductive, charming, whimsical, enchanting, dreamy, delicious, delightful, alluring, tempting, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting This is such a pretty scent! Yes, it’s quite similar to Burberry Goddess, but that doesn’t make it any less pretty imo. Plus, it doesn’t have any lavender in it (which is a key part of Goddess), and it has the addition of caramel and pistachio. The pistachio is very subtle, but still softly noticeable to me. Overall, the main differences to me are the lacking of lavender, and the addition of caramel. To me, Rare reads as slightly more gourmand as well as less floral. Rare is also less sharp and more creamy, which is very nice. The most prominent notes on me are the vanilla, caramel, ginger, and sandalwood I really do enjoy both fragrances a lot. However, if you own 1 of them then you don’t absolutely need to get the other one. I do like having both though, and will definitely be replacing 1 if not both of them once I run out. I also think this is similar to B&BW Vanilla Ease and Moonlit Goddess. To me this feels feminine, and like it will easily suit women of any age. I like this best during the fall and winter because of its sweet, cozy, and comforting scent, but think it can actually work pretty well throughout the whole year. This feels suitable for any occasion from casual to fancy, and including work/school. I get good performance with Rare. The longevity is on the strong side for me, it lasts at least 7-8 hours on my skin. The projection is around moderate, it radiates out at least a few feet from me. For reference, some of my other favorites are Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, The Maker Dream, Fugazzi Vanilla Haze, PdM Oriana, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, Skylar True Love’s Cake, Brown Girl Jane Halo Barbie, Valentino DBIR Ivory, JHAG Powder Love, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, LSF Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Phlur Honey Moon, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, SDJ Summer é Amor, 62, 39, 71, 91, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Beach Nights, Cotton Candy Clouds, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Love Unleashed, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries

This is a distinctly sweet and enveloping fragrance with an almost dessert like character. On first spray, I get creamy caramel and pistachio, soft, slightly buttery and comforting. As it develops, vanilla and cocoa emerge, adding depth and a smooth, velvety sweetness. The ginger is very subtle, more of a gentle warmth than a prominent note. In the base, tonka takes centre stage, accompanied by a light woody nuance. The scent is often compared to Burberry Goddess, though in my opinion the similarity only becomes noticeable as it develops. Goddess, however, feels much lighter and more airy thanks to the lavender, which beautifully balances the sweetness of the vanilla. The projection is noticeable, and it lasts around three hours on my skin. It’s a lovely choice for those who enjoy sweet, almost gourmand compositions.