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I've worn this every day for two weeks and the sugared vanilla stays soft instead of turning sugary-sweet. The almond and amber dry down nicely by evening, and the moss keeps it from feeling too heavy.

I was skeptical about a vanilla scent being too sweet, but the almond and amber notes keep it from cloying. The sugared vanilla is there, but the dry-down into that mossy, woody depth is what makes me keep reaching for it.

I’ve worn a lot of vanilla perfumes, but this one’s different—the rum-soaked sandalwood really comes through after the sugar settles, giving it a warm, grown-up depth. The amber keeps it from feeling too sweet, and the duo means I can keep one at my desk and one by the door.