Review of Cheirosa '40 by Sarah Chabal

Sweet, fruity, vanilla, powdery, warm, woody, musky, floral, soft spicy, feminine, sensual, flirty, charming, whimsical, dreamy, delightful, tempting, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this opens with sweet and juicy plum, and warm amber. The dry down envelopes the top notes in powdery vanilla, sensual woodsy notes, and soft musk. The plum, amber, vanilla, and woodsy notes are the most prominent on me. This is a very easy reach during the fall and winter. It’s suitable for most occasions including work and/or school, but you might want something else for fancy occasions. This is extremely similar to The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods. Since I own both, I sprayed VW in one wrist, and 40 on the other. Here’s how they compare: VW is slightly less fruity, although the pear note is surprisingly similar to the plum note in 40. VW also has a prominent caramel note, and the amber note comes across as somewhat balsamic. 40 comes across as a little more sharp, especially in the opening, and has a more woody dry down. If I had to choose between them, I’d go with Vanilla Woods. Overall, they’re so similar that if you’d want a perfume version of 40, this would be it. I’m a huge fan of SDJ scents! I have all except the 2 newest ones in the permanent line, and most of the LE ones as well. My top 5 faves are Summer é Amor, 62, 39, 40, and 59. My least favorite is 68. For reference, some of my other favorite vanillas include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, The Wedding Silk Santal, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Yum Pistachio Gelato, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, PdM Oriana, Kilian LDBS, Princess, The Maker Dream, Fugazzi Vanilla Haze, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, Libre Vanille Couture, D&G The One Desire, The Only One Intense, JPG Classique, Classique Pin Up, LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Brown Girl Jane Halo Barbie, Skylar True Love’s Cake, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Phlur Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, Honey Moon, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Cotton Candy Clouds, Fireside Flurries, Whipped Honey & Vanilla