Silky Woods

Let me tell you a secret. I smelled Silky Woods in a shop and loved it on the blotter so much. I like it on my skin, too, just not quite as much...a bit too suede-y for femme-y me. HOWEVER, I am a great fan of a cheap Arabian perfume oil called Golden Scent by City Ember. I first bought mine in a shop on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, from one of those shops with big aluminum cans of fragrance oil. I sniffed a scent called "Golden Sand," also sold in bulk in another shop on that street, and it smelled the same as Golden Scent; I figure this has something to do with the distribution of these fragrances? In any case, it smells 93% similar to Silky Woods, except that it's an oil, and richer, and just a bit sweeter, which makes it better. Silky Woods is lovely; Golden Scent is sublime. Run, don't walk, etc.

I like a good vanilla, but I do draw the line at gourmand/super sweet vanillas. This however is far from that, so if you're looking for Gourmand, this is not it. This is elevated and sophisticated. It's carried by a smokiness and blended so well, you can barely distinguish every individual note. It's warm and sort of seductive as well. It lasts incredibly on skin and clothes so it's absolutely worth the price! I'd personally wear this on special occasions or events. On a woman, this fragrance can and will turn heads. I just finished my travel size and I am absolutely going for a bottle. Recommend you try!

Love! To me this is a soft and Powdery sophisticated Vanilla, slightly sweet and slightly smookey. Very smooth, less smokiness and more of a true powdery Vanilla in the dry down. I can absolutely ser the similarity between Silky Woods and the 7 virtues "Vanilla woods" but Silky woods has more depth, woodyness and less sweetness. It stays for many hours on my skin, compared to for example "Bianco Latte" from Giardini de Toscana which unfortunately disappears kinda immediately (I love it though so I spray my clothes 😅) from my skin.

Starts as a sharp and syrupy vanilla (exactly like the 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods) but with a dustier undertone (not in a bad way - leathery dusty, but sometimes veers into play-do territory) that makes it more complex than your simple vanilla. Dries down to a warmer vanilla and the leathery notes become woodsy. Great longevity and projection. A trustworthy and solid perfume for those who love the smell - just not for me because of the dusty leather notes (and glad I got a decanter size because the price is … a lot).

I love this scent - it's creamy, smooth, and delicious. It's like a niche version of Vanilla 28 by Kayali or a lighter, creamier version of Vanille Antique by Byredo (both of which are faves of mine). They're all in a similar dominant vanilla profile, with a woody base. Don't listen to the haters on the thread - this is an incredibly well-blended, cosy, scrumptious woody vanilla.