Fire At Will by Jovoy Paris

Brown Sugar Vanilla: simple yet exquisite. Upon opening, it reminded me of Yves Rocher’s Monogotas from my teenage years, but with a quality 10,000 times superior. As it dries down, it recalls Kayali slightly, but this one has a talcum-like touch that makes it more elegant and, to sum up, better. Unisex for vanilla lovers and super versatile. Lasts 6-7 hours on my skin with moderate projection. One of my favourites from the house.

The name evokes earthy base notes that add depth. The initial burst is intense and pleasant: brown sugar and vanilla almost overwhelm you, then they settle and become soft and friendly. It’s a dream. The first hour smells of floral vanilla, sweet and slightly powdery, like the warm embrace of my favourite woodland fairy. Then a warm, almost buttery mimosa appears, transitioning from fresh to creamy and feminine. The amber and discreet vetiver in the base complete the whole. The base is light to medium to avoid being sharp. It smells good all day, elegant for dressing up, even for work. The trail could be better; it only radiates in the mid-phase before settling on the skin. A beautiful perfume in its entirety.

A very ambered and lactonic vanilla. The mimosa is noticeable, giving it a unique character. It projects very little but lasts quite a while on the skin. The quality of the ingredients is evident, but it’s not worth the price, especially if you already own others of the same style like Bianco Latte. It has a Tihota vibe; I’ve tried both and they are similar; what differentiates them is the mimosa note in this one. I’ll continue testing the decant, because as a vanilla lover, it might end up in my collection. EDIT (15/01/2025): After finishing the decant, I bought the bottle. Something unexpected happened: the decant and the bottle smell totally different. If you have the bottle with dark brown liquid, know that it is a reformulation. The original was an incredibly pure vanilla in the Tihota style, with a sugary and floral touch, much more gourmand. The reformulation is super ambered and loses the vanilla as it dries. It’s a completely different perfume. The worst part is that the brand says nothing. The original and the reformulation have nothing to do with each other. I feel disappointed, writing this so someone else doesn’t go through the same. At least the reformulation has made the perfume more potent in projection.

A lactonic vanilla that reminds me of grandma’s custard, ideal for personal enjoyment. For vanilla fanatics, you must try it, mainly in autumn-winter. I don’t think it resembles Andalusian Soul, as the latter has a spiced and licorice-like touch that Fire at Will lacks.

Fire At Will is a silky, fluffy vanilla, nothing artificial, sweetened with brown sugar that brings to mind the crunchy top of a crème brûlée. At first, alongside that vanilla, there’s a clean, soapy accord, slightly powdery, which sounds like mimosa. Then it doesn’t evolve much, so if you love vanilla to the full, you’ll adore it. The projection is moderate and lasts about six hours. I say it has traces of Vanilla 28 by Kayali, but that one smells more of amber and is more potent. What it does have more in common with is Molinard’s Vanille: that same fluffy, tender sensation, although this one falls short on performance and quality.

I’ve been wearing it for a couple of days and it smells super innocent; it’s basically a light vanilla with floral nuances, mimosa included. The performance isn’t the best, lasting about five hours, and the projection is subtle.

Looking for vanillas around, this one has motivated me immensely. It wraps you in a cloud of custard and I simply can’t stop wearing it. 10/10.

Searching for many vanillas on the market, this motivated me greatly; it wraps you in a cloud of custard, I can’t stop using it, 10/10.