Year: 2015
Notes: spices, rose, patchouli, tobacco, Bourbon vanilla
Vanilla Flash is the second release from Andy Tauer's new olfactory venture, Tauerville.
Intended as a no-nonsense, more streamlined and simplistic way of composing and marketing fragrances, this house sets its products at a much more affordable price point. Personally, it comes as no surprise that vanilla was next on Tauerville's list, as it's an accord that Andy obviously loves very much.
As for Vanilla Flash itself, it's a dark and spicy take on vanilla, with a healthy serving of rose and patchouli. For most of its duration, the spices are in full force – so much that the composition gives off a cola beverage or root beer aura. Although this aspect provides a spicy warmth, it overwhelms the vanilla most of the time. With some added tobacco, the overall aroma is more unisex than feminine. However, the vanillic drydown is disappointingly musky and slightly synthetic.
Performance-wise, it's noticeably ethereal on the skin and possesses average lasting power. With that said, it's a passable vanilla scent, but there are already plenty of more satisfying cheap alternatives out there.
Intended as a no-nonsense, more streamlined and simplistic way of composing and marketing fragrances, this house sets its products at a much more affordable price point. Personally, it comes as no surprise that vanilla was next on Tauerville's list, as it's an accord that Andy obviously loves very much.
As for Vanilla Flash itself, it's a dark and spicy take on vanilla, with a healthy serving of rose and patchouli. For most of its duration, the spices are in full force – so much that the composition gives off a cola beverage or root beer aura. Although this aspect provides a spicy warmth, it overwhelms the vanilla most of the time. With some added tobacco, the overall aroma is more unisex than feminine. However, the vanillic drydown is disappointingly musky and slightly synthetic.
Performance-wise, it's noticeably ethereal on the skin and possesses average lasting power. With that said, it's a passable vanilla scent, but there are already plenty of more satisfying cheap alternatives out there.
