Sarah Chabal

Vanilla Woods

The 7 Virtues

100 /100

6 SPRAYS(8h)

Sweet, vanilla, caramel, warm, powdery, fruity, balsamic, rich, feminine, sensual, seductive, charming, whimsical, dreamy, delightful, alluring, tempting, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this is a rather rich sweet and syrupy pear swirled with sensual and powdery vanilla, decadent and creamy caramel, and the golden warmth of amber. Once it dries down the pear becomes a bit softer, and the vanilla, caramel, and amber, which gets more warm and balsamic, become a little more prominent. Overall, it doesn’t develop that much, but I’m ok with that as it’s such a beautiful fragrance. This fragrance really grew on me so much, and now it’s one of my favorites! I’d initially expected this to be more of a woody vanilla considering its name, so I was a bit disappointed, but always really enjoyed this. However, after adding some more lovely woody vanillas to my collection I came back to this, and was absolutely delighted! I’ve seen that quite a few people comment that this is woody and/or smoky, but I get more of a balsamic scent from the amber. So, it doesn’t come across as an overly woody or smoky vanilla to me. It is super cozy and comforting though! When I think of a smoky scent the first thing that comes to mind is Replica By the Fireplace, which I throughly enjoy! I get nothing like the smokiness there with Vanilla Woods. Also, definitely nothing at all like cigarette smoke. It’s a very easy reach I find this to be very similar to SDJ 40, and also similar to JPG La Belle. So far I only have Vanilla Woods and Coconut Sun from The 7 Virtues, and really enjoy both of them. I get decent performance with Vanilla Woods. The longevity is about 6 hours on my skin. The projection is moderate, it radiates out about an arm’s length from me. 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, PDM Oriana, Kilian LDBS, Princess, GdT Celeste,Bianco Latte, The Maker Dream, Fugazzi Vanilla Haze, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, D&G The One Desire, The Only One Intense, Valentino DBIR Ivory, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Skylar True Love’s Cake, Brown Girl Jane Halo Barbie, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Phlur Honey Moon, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, SDJ Summer é Amor, SDJ 62, SDJ 39, 71, 91, VS Vanilla Lace, B&BW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Fireside Flurries, Whipped Honey & Vanilla

The One Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana

86 /100

6 SPRAYS(8h)

This is really such a very beautiful fragrance! It’s very classy, elegant, charming, romantic, feminine, sensual, seductive, warm, cozy, and comforting. Overall, on me it’s a sweet and juicy peach with a sensual and warm golden amber-y vanilla, and lush lily. I also get a freshness from the litchi, although it’s not as prominent as the peach. It’s very smooth and velvety which I think adds to the sensuality of it. I have always loved this ever since it was released back in 2006, although I didn’t get my bottle until 2009. I also have The One Desire which I bought whenever it launched in 2013, and surprisingly I actually love that one even more. I really enjoy D&G fragrances, and also own The Only One Intense (another fave!), Pour Femme Intense, Devotion, and Devotion Intense, all of which I love. To me The One feels very feminine to me, and suitable for women of all ages. I think this is most fitting during fall, winter, and even spring because it’s always given me a beautifully romantic vibe. I think this is suitable for any occasion from casual to fancy, and including work/school. I get excellent performance with The One. Just FYI my bottle is the OG formula. The longevity is eternal, it lasts 12+ hours on me. The projection is strong, it radiates out at least a few feet from me. For reference, some of my favorite fragrances include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Yum Pistachio Gelato, The Wedding Silk Santal, Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk, Kilian LDBS, Princess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, PdM Oriana, The Maker Dream, Fugazzi Vanilla Haze, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, Skylar True Love’s Cake, Brown Girl Jane Halo Barbie, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Phlur Honey Moon, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer é Amor, 62, 39, 71, 91, VS Vanilla Lace, B&BW Beach Nights, Cotton Candy Clouds, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Love Unleashed, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries

Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum

Mugler

85 /100

7 SPRAYS(8h)

Beachy, vanilla, powdery, coconut, white floral, woody, citrusy, musky, floral, radiant, feminine, sensual, seductive, charming, delightful, uplifting, alluring, tempting, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this opens with refreshing coconut water and radiant and tart bergamot. The heart blooms with lush jasmine and floral and vanilla-y heliotrope. The dry down grows more sensual with powdery bourbon vanilla and cozy and woody cashmeran. This definitely gives beachy vibes. Think of the warm sun on bare skin, a luxe coconut and vanilla sun tan lotion, a gentle salty ocean breeze carrying the scent of lush jasmine and citrusy bergamot, and cozy cashmeran. To me this feels feminine to me, and like it can easily suit women of all ages. I think this works best during the warmer weather of spring, summer, and early fall. I think it’s fitting for any occasion from casual to fancy, including work/school. I was very surprised to find this similar to Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid (one of my top favorites!), except minus the green banana note, and with additional coconut, jasmine, cashmeran, and a radiant citrusy bergamot. They both have this delightful powdery and airy vanilla to them, they’re both very summer-y scents, and both are easy reaches. I also get similarities to Beach Walk, Alien Goddess Intense, JHAG Vanilla Vibes, SDJ Rio Radiance/87, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, and Valentino DBIR The Gold. I’m a huge fan of beachy/coconut scents, especially during the summer, and this is one of the best. This is especially good for those looking for luxe sun tan lotion scent. For reference, some of my other favorites in this particular category include Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Kilian Sunkissed Goddess, Yves Rocher Monoi Eau des Vahines, Bobbi Brown Beach, Kayali Maui in a Bottle, Maldives in a Bottle, JHAG Vanilla Vibes, Lust For Sun, Phlur Beach Skin, Ellis Brooklyn Sand, BBW Coco Paradise, Meet Me in Miami I get really good performance with Alien Goddess. The longevity is on the strong side as it lasts 7-8+ hours on my skin. The projection is between moderate and strong, it radiates out a few feet from me For reference, some of my other favorite vanillas besides what I’ve mentioned here include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, PdM Oriana, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, JHAG Powder Love, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, LoveShackFancy 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, VS Vanilla Lace, B&BW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Cotton Candy Clouds, Fireside Flurries, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Love Unleashed.