Gioiosa

I wanted to love this one more than I actually did. The opening immediately reminded me of cotton candy with a bright candied fruit note that almost smelled like cherry. At first it was playful and fun, and I understood why people describe it as addictive. Unfortunately, after about five minutes it shifted into something that reminded me of cough syrup, and I couldn’t get past that association. This feels like a very specific date-night fragrance rather than something I’d ever wear casually or to work. If you love bold, sweet gourmands, it’s worth sampling, but it ultimately wasn’t for me.

I got this sample and I am dying to get the bigger one. I feel like this is the perfect all-season vanilla I've been looking for. On me, the coconut and jasmine notes are really obvious which I feel makes it so unique. It also lasts forever which is awesome. This is a contender for my wedding scent.

Waaaay too sweet. I wanted it to smell more tropical but it smells like lemon cookies.