Strong but softly sweet woods up front, eventually drying down to a smoother and sweeter vanilla with peru balsam (which is one of my favorite notes ever), which is close to skin after a few hours. This however is one of the best things I have smelt in a long time on the market and I'm glad they brought it back because it was limited edition. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. I hope I can find another good smoky vanilla scent; hoping Black Opium Le Parfum can replace MS once I've used it up. I think, however, this fragrance could be a little more elevated as it doesn't necessarily smell 'classy' to me or 'luxurious'.

Too expensive for such longevity issues, just go with the 7 Virtues one or Cologne Des Missions if you can find it for cheap. Bathed in starlight, the fragrance opens with the succulent sparkle of Quince and highlighted with the fresh dew of Freesia and lush Jasmine Petals. We suggest that you do not use the "Remember Me" feature on any devices and computers that are shared with other people for security purposes.

When I was wearing it I kept being reminded of something else until it hit me and I sprayed the Bare Vanilla on one wrist and this one on the other. I was shocked to see a bottle of this at the perfumery across the street from my apartment building. Would not have thought to try it just from the notes, they look pretty boring, but I saw this on an endcap at Ulta and the bottle was very pretty so I thought I'd try it. I agree with another review that stated this smells like VS Bare Vanilla, except it smells like Bare Vanilla Noir rather than the original Bare Vanilla.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.to me this is an exact dupe of Cologne of the Missions Les Couvent des Minimes (and I already own two bottles of it!

At first, a much lighter TF Tobacco Vanilla, then that smokiness dies down and is very warm and woody, maybe a little incense-like. Midnight Shimmer is a slow burn without much change from the moment you spray to the end, just softening in strength. With the weather cooler this is spot on; a rich ambery, powered vanilla with some sweet ripe fruits to lighten it just slightly. A lingering ode infused with sensual notes of jasmine, followed by a luscious heart of vanilla, then concludes with a base of precious musk.

I've been using his fragrances for 15 + years and I have yet to be surprised when the new one is released, but with the midnight shimmer, I was truly amazed. At first I tried on my skin and scarf from a chemist chain and liked it but forgot about it as I keep reminding myself I do not need more perfume. i enjoy it but because i LOVE the depth and booziness and smokiness from SDV and fullness I just don't find myself wearing as much. I don't quite know which accord gets the final compliment, maybe the mysterious peru balsam, or simply the excellent combination of white woods and vanilla, but this is pure heaven for a scent! I get a faint hint of marshmallow that devolves into cloying glazed pears with frosting and a nasty burnt smell.