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12,556 reviews
Okay this one is dangerous lol. I sprayed once and kept smelling my wrist all day. The vanilla is plush and sweet but not cupcake-y, and the leather gives it this soft dark edge that I’m obsessed with. The coconut is there, but more creamy than beachy. It feels like something you wear to dinner when you wanna smell unforgettable. Lasts forever on clothes and I got two compliments the first time I wore it. Expensive? Yeah. But tbh it smells expensive too.
This is what I wanted so many coconut perfumes to be. Not tropical, not sweet cocktail, not body lotion. Vendomania is creamy, warm, and kinda mysterious. I mostly get vanilla and coconut with this saffron glow around it, and the leather makes it feel more grown up. It has a similar addictive vibe to some niche amber-vanillas, but it doesn’t smell like a BR540 clone at all. Super smooth extrait texture too. Projection is strong but not obnoxious. Honestly 5/5 for me, it smells like money.
Tbh this smells luxe from the first spray. The saffron gives it that golden, slightly leathery warmth, then the vanilla comes in smooth and addictive. Cashmeran makes the whole thing feel soft and fuzzy, not powdery, just really comforting. It kinda reminds me of the vibe of BR540’s elegance, but warmer, spicier, and less airy. Projection is strong for the first couple hours then settles closer, but I could still smell it the next morning on my sweater. Gorgeous stuff.
I love this way more than I expected. The saffron pops first, but it’s not that harsh medicinal saffron some scents have. It melts into this creamy vanilla-coconut thing that feels super expensive and smooth. There’s a little leather underneath too, just enough to make it sexy and not like a beachy sunscreen coconut. Performance is amazing on me, like 9+ hours and I still catch it on my scarf the next day. Def one of those perfumes that smells rich without trying too hard.
This is what I wanted so many spicy vanillas to be. It’s cozy but not flat, sweet but not sticky, and the cardamom is blended beautifully. I don’t get a harsh tobacco, more like a soft smoky warmth sitting under the vanilla. Super wearable but still special, like you can tell it’s niche without it being weird for the sake of weird. I got two compliments the first time I wore it, which almost never happens to me. Total winner.
Changing Constance Intense is so good it’s annoying because now I want a full bottle. The opening has this peppery pimento spice that wakes it up right away, then it melts into creamy vanilla and tobacco. It’s sweet, but not juvenile at all. More sultry than cute. I’d 100% wear this on a date or a night out, but it’s still smooth enough to not choke people out. Lasts around 7 hours on my skin, longer on my scarf.
This is ridiculously good. I was expecting a basic sweet vanilla but nope, the saffron and tobacco make it way more interesting. It’s smooth, spicy, a little smoky, and super polished. Kinda gives me the same “expensive person walked by” feeling as some niche heavy hitters, but it has its own personality. Not loud beast mode, but it projects enough and lasts all day on clothes. Honestly 5/5, I’d wear this constantly in cold weather.
I love this so much. The vanilla is rich and cozy but not cupcake-y, and that cardamom/pimento thing gives it such a cool spicy kick. It feels expensive without trying too hard, like a warm cashmere sweater but with attitude. I wore it to dinner and kept catching little whiffs all night. Performance is great on me too, easily 8+ hours with a nice scent bubble. Def one of the best Penhaligon's I’ve tried.
This is a very “cool person” scent to me. Peppermint, citrus, and woods, but blended in a way that doesn’t smell like toothpaste or shower gel, thankfully. It has that Ex Nihilo glossy finish where everything feels smooth and expensive. I love wearing it in warmer weather because it feels fresh without being boring. My only complaint is the price, because while it smells great, I’m not sure it’s THAT groundbreaking. Still a strong 4/5 for me.
I really like this, though I don’t think it’s a total masterpiece. The blood orange gives it a juicy sparkle, then the Akigalawood comes in and makes everything peppery/woody without being too harsh. It kinda reminds me of those clean woody ambers like Ganymede’s distant cousin, but more playful and easier to wear. The tonka is barely sweet on me, just enough to soften it. Performance is good, not beast mode, but def noticeable.
Demon Dancer feels like a fresh fragrance that went out clubbing lol. I get a lot of rhubarb at first, tart and juicy, with this crisp bergamot thing cutting through. The drydown is more woody-musky, pretty smooth but also a little synthetic in that modern niche way. Not a bad thing, just very polished. I wouldn’t call it cozy at all, more sleek and cool. Projection is solid for the first couple hours then sits closer.
This one surprised me. The peppermint and blood orange opening is super bright, almost like a fancy cocktail, but not sweet or childish. Then it gets woodier and a bit musky on my skin, which makes it feel more expensive and less “freshie.” I love the contrast, it’s clean but kinda dangerous too. Only flaw is the opening is the best part and it calms down a little too fast. Still, lasts around 6-7 hours on me with decent projection.
Honestly this surprised me. I expected something heavier because of the tobacco and saffron, but it’s actually pretty wearable. The vanilla is warm and smooth, the pimento gives it a tiny peppery bite, and the whole thing feels cozy without becoming sticky. I wouldn’t call it everyday for everyone, but if you like spicy sweet perfumes, it’s easy to enjoy. Projection is moderate, not room-filling, which I actually prefer. My only nitpick is that the drydown gets a little fuzzy and samey after a while. Still smells great though, just not a total 5 star masterpiece.
Changing Constance Intense is super pretty if you like spicy vanillas. On my skin the cardamom is the star at first, almost chai-like, then it melts into this soft vanilla-cashmeran thing. Very smooth, very polished, very Penhaligon's. It’s not a beast mode fragrance, but it definitely lasts and leaves a nice little trail for the first few hours. Minor complaint: I wanted the tobacco to be darker and more noticeable. It’s there, but kinda shy. Still, this is one of those scents that makes you feel put together without trying too hard.
This is basically sweet, spicy, and a little moody in the best way. The saffron and vanilla combo is so nice here, kinda creamy but not cupcake-y. I get a bit of tobacco too, which keeps it from feeling too pretty or soft. It reminds me slightly of those warm niche ambers everyone loves, but less screechy than BR540-style scents. I do wish it had a bit more punch after the first couple hours though, because it sits closer than I expected. Still, I love wearing it with a sweater when I want to smell expensive but not loud.
I’m into this, but I don’t think it’s a must-have at retail. The coconut and vanilla combo is really smooth, like creamy and warm without going full dessert. Then the leather creeps in and gives it some edge, which I appreciate because otherwise it might be too pretty. It’s definitely unisex to me, maybe leaning sexy evening rather than everyday. Performance is solid, lasts most of the day but sits closer after a few hours. If you already own a bunch of sweet leathery scents, sample first. Still smells gorgeous though.
I really like this one. It opens with that warm cardamom and pimento kick, then the vanilla comes in and makes everything smoother and kinda cozy. It feels more grown-up than a basic sweet vanilla, which I appreciate. The tobacco is there but not super smoky, more like a soft, dry background. My only issue is the price... it smells luxe, sure, but maybe not mind-blowing enough for full retail. Performance is solid on me, around 7 hours with decent projection early on. Def a cold weather or date night vibe.
Vendomania Extrait kinda gives me rich hotel lobby at night, in a good way. I get saffron right away, then a smooth vanilla-leather blend that feels warm and expensive. It reminds me a tiny bit of that BR540-adjacent saffron sweetness, but darker and less airy, with more creamy skin warmth. I love how blended it is, nothing sharp or screechy. The only flaw is it doesn’t evolve a ton after the first hour, it just settles into the same cozy sweet leather. Still very wearable and classy.
This is honestly way nicer than I expected. The vanilla is the star for me, but the saffron gives it that slightly spicy, luxe feel so it doesn’t turn into a basic sweet perfume. There’s a soft coconut thing in the background that makes it creamy, almost tropical, but in a dark evening way. I wouldn’t call it beast mode, projection is moderate, but people will smell it if they’re close. Minor complaint: for the price, I wanted it to feel a little more unique. Still, I’d absolutely wear this on a date night.
I really like this one. Vendomania Extrait opens with that Ex Nihilo smoothness, kinda saffrony and rich, then the vanilla and leather take over in a super polished way. It’s not a rough biker leather at all, more like a creamy designer jacket with a sweet warm base. I get a little coconut too, but it’s not sunscreen-y, thankfully. My only issue is that it feels slightly too controlled for an extrait, like I wanted a bit more drama. Still smells expensive and lasts around 7-8 hours on me.
