Zafeer Oud Vanille
Alexandre.J (2012)

This is a very straightforward vanilla and oud. More vanilla/toffee on opening, the oud is much lighter. Light leather and musk as well, both very light, but this is a gourmand through and through: make no mistake about it. The sweetness of the vanilla is masked somewhat by the creaminess of the coconut on opening, as it dries down you can pick up some spice from the clove as well and these elements together are very appealing. It's very close to being cloying but for me, it's a perfect level of sweetness for a vanilla foodie without being overbearing.

This isn't anything sophisticated, so I won't become overly verbose in this review: vanilla-coconut-toffee sweetness with just a little bit of oud in the background. Projection is below average, which is unfortunate: it sits at a skin scent rather quickly. Cost is very affordable though, around $60 for 100 ML. I do enjoy it: however, don't expect much depth or anything other than what it is. Enjoy the sugary ride.

6.5-7/10

I like vanilla dominate perfumes - artificial or seemingly real. This one's got oud and the oud doesn't overpower.

Starts with an unusual mix of leather, coconut, and a hint of candy toffee. It's like a spiced candy. Definitely spice here. Cloves and woodiness. It has beautiful, lively ylang ylang. Then, in walks the vanilla. It is arm and arm with oud and musk. The vanilla in this is always a bit spicy. Yes, spice prevails here. The oud is partly the culprit in this, somehow. And probably the Tonka.

Did I mention spice? Anyhow, this can be a tad cloying if you aren't used to vanilla-centric frags.