Bare Vanilla Intense
Bare Vanilla Intense by Victoria's Secret is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum in the budget price tier. It opens with apple blossom, black pepper and rose, moves into vanilla, saffron and cocoa and dries down to vanilla, sandalwood and cashmere wood. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Apple Blossom Pale, airy spring blossom. Fresher and greener than the fruit.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Heart
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
- Cocoa Dry, dusty chocolate. Bitter rather than sweet.
Dry-down
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Cashmere Wood Soft, fuzzy, slightly musky wood. Adds a blurred warmth.
Smells like this
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