Aftelier Vanilla Smoke Perfume

As commercial fragrances often use synthetic vanilla in their formulations, I've never liked anything made with it. However, the new Vanilla Smoke from Aftelier Perfumes totally changed my mind about the inclusion of this precious spice.

The unisex fragrance opens with the bold smokiness of lapsang souchong, but it soon tempers down to offer up the lusicious Madagascan vanilla. A seductive invitation in itself, the masterful addition of Siam wood, yellow mandarin, saffron and ambergris balance it out, resulting in a sexy perfume like no other. Like a true love affair, the more I indulge in it, the more I fall in love with it. All in all, another thoughtful and elegant creation from the amazing Mandy Aftel. 

Available in Liquid Perfume (1/4 oz, $180), Eau de Parfum (1 oz, $180) and Miniature Perfume (2 ml, $50) at www.aftelier.com. 

For editorial consideration, review product was provided by the brand.

Comments

[Mandy Aftel]

Thank you so much Tami, what a beautiful review of my new Vanilla Smoke! Your writing means so much to me and I am so grateful to you for your kind attention. I thought of this as something for men too, and that was one of the reasons it isn’t very sweet at all!

[Carolyn Jung]

Mandy always makes such lovely fragrances. And since vanilla is supposedly the favorite food scent of males, I can see how this would appeal to guys as well as gals.

[Tami]

@Mandy - It's always a pleasure!!

@Carolyn - No idea that men prefer vanilla! Who knew? :P