Dama Bianca by Xerjoff

Delicate, ethereal and powdery, it is magical with a vintage air. On my skin it is very soft and doesn’t project much, but as I move it leaves a trail of fairy dust.

I wanted to try it and bought a decant, but I was disappointed. It smells very aggressive; I do not detect much vanilla and I think it is for an older lady. The trail and longevity are moderate.

What a beautiful and romantic perfume. I detect lots of violet with powdery iris and that creamy vanilla. It is very elegant and gives peace. I find it versatile, ideal for any day.

I tried it years ago without knowing the niche well and it didn’t impress me. Yesterday I tried it again and have the same opinion. It is a pretty vanilla with a very alcoholic opening, flowers in the middle, and dry down equal to Vanilla 28. I think it is very expensive and I believe there are better options on the market. Definitely a no, although I must say the bottle is lovely.

I tried it years ago and it did not impress me. I tried it again yesterday and it is the same: pretty vanilla with an alcoholic opening, flowers in the middle, and drying down identical to Vanilla 28. I think it is expensive and there are better options. Definitely a no, although the bottle is beautiful.

I like vanilla scents that are not body sprays; I prefer cleanliness, tea, rice and sandalwood, minimalist things because warm notes overwhelm me in my country. I bought a sample due to the hype and to see if it was my perfume. It is described as ethereal, princess-like or fairy, elegant. I do not associate it with that; it is floral that dries down with light and warm vanilla, more than I expected. It is not overwhelming because when you apply it yourself it does not smell much, and by the time you have to press your nose to see the evolution. It was not different at all; I say this after smelling many perfumes. It is not a bad perfume, but I do not need to buy it even in 30 ml. I paid for the sample to avoid an impulse buying mistake. It is described as vanilla with violets, slightly sweet, reminding me of Day Three by Raspberry, but here the raspberry is not present. I recommend trying it because it does not smell much and does not last; it is expensive. It is a simpler scent than a designer; based on the description I expected something that would stand out. Even Itálica by Morati seemed more interesting to me, spiced with ginger, smelling of not-too-sweet biscuit, lasting longer and being very different from the market compared to Dama Bianca.

I’m not sure if my nose is an expert at detecting unpleasantness, or if Dama Bianca is simply malt and vanilla à la bruma. The brewery scent dominates from the fifth second. For the first four, the kumquat deceives you, promising something delicious, but don’t fall for the trap: that synthetic vanilla of an extinguished cigarette in water emerges, highlighted by a distillery smell. The trail is non-existent even if you empty half a bottle; a few hours later, there’s not a trace of this €250 perfume left, which is like paying a thousand euros for a handbag only for the strap to break the next day. Luxury items demand a minimum, and there are dozens of niche brands at outrageous prices that fail to meet it.

It is the vanilla a fairy-tale princess would use. So light and airy, with that discreet violet and that musk that doesn’t overwhelm. Feminine, delicate, sophisticated. One of those fragrances that brightens your day.

It is for ladies, ethereal and neat. If it were clothing, a simple yet elegant white dress. The name fits perfectly. Although I bought it blindly in a moment of impulse, it is a quality perfume that evolves and grows with you. On my skin, the malt dominates the citrus, giving it a rare touch, like a brewer. It doesn’t smell like Cruzcampo, but rather malted cereal, musky, and clean soapy violet. It is a curious and sophisticated blend, unique in its segment. I sense the vanilla is present but restrained. It is versatile, feminine, and handles almost all registers, except very cold nights. On me it lasts 5 hours, with moderate trail and projection; it doesn’t fill rooms because that isn’t its character.

The white lady, divine, elegant and delicate. It is difficult to describe because, although subtle, it has complexities. I would define it as a green vanilla, like YSL’s Manifesto, but this one turns sweet and warm when dried. Dama Bianca stays fresh thanks to the acidity of the kumquat, but you feel an oily (not creamy) density of osmanthus. Floral and ethereal. It is reserved, tender for walking around the house, but you can wear it to a business meeting without looking bad. Truly a unique composition. If there is anything to be claimed, it is that it remains linear. Trail is moderate to low, lasting approximately six hours.

It’s incredible how well women’s perfumes develop on a man. Among my favourites in my collection. Literally, on my skin it smells like peaches in syrup with cream and vanilla. I’m a gourmand fanatic so I love this Dama Bianca: six hours on skin and one more on clothes. Soft projection but nobody stops praising it.

A cloud that envelops and caresses. Dama Bianca is a soft, fluffy floral vanilla with a touch of malt. Acidic, sour, and fruity opening; soft, well-blended floral heart; drying down to a malted vanilla shake with bubbles. The top is foamy and creamy, but when you ‘take a sip’, the bubbles tickle your lips and nose. The comparison to Harry Potter’s butterbeer is apt: now I only think of that every time I wear it. It is subtle, delicate, ethereal, pleasant, warm, powdery, innocent, and happy. I almost feel like a damsel in a vaporous white dress. Despite loving it, it fades to skin-level in under an hour and the longevity isn’t good compared to others in the line; I wouldn’t buy it as it falls short for my preference for potent scents, but I recognise it is lovely.

A very different scent from the usual: for me, it’s a vanilla beer due to the prominent malt and vanilla on my skin. Slight projection, though it lasts 6–7 hours very close to the skin; not annoying and the scent is unusual. I see it for spring–autumn for that freshness, though it also suits the heat. Ideal for specific outings, like eating with friends or family, during the day or early afternoon; I don’t see it as too evening-appropriate. What stands out most is the malt and vanilla smelling of vanilla beer, accompanied by a bitter citrus fruity note of kumquat that pairs well with the malt. Drying down, violet and iris talcum powder is noticeable, plus a lily floral, finishing with woody and musky notes with amber. In imagery: vanilla beer surrounded by violets, lilies, and iris on a musky amber and wood base. If I were to assign it to a character, it reminds me of Harry Potter due to the butterbeer; I’d put it on Professor McGonagall or Hooch for the white hair that matches the name and the malt scent evoking someone like them. If you like different, floral, clean, and discreet scents, it is recommended, but bear in mind it lacks great projection, so I recommend it to those who don’t like very strong perfumes.

I bought the body milk blindly because the perfume costs over $200 and seemed too risky, but I feel ripped off. It just smells of soft vanilla, lacking the powder and violets I expected. I’ll never pay the $67 for the cream again; any cheap one smells better. What a disappointment!

A very sophisticated gourmand fragrance, sweet without being cloying, with that liquorish touch (be careful not to apply too much). The powdery base highlights an splendid vanilla with floral violets; I don’t detect the fruits, but perhaps they provide that slight acidity and liquorish quality. It’s not original—I’ve heard of similar scents—but the quality and longevity are incredible. It’s not the best vanilla… but it is very pretty!