Nirvana Bourbon by Elizabeth and James
Women 2016
Description
Nirvana Bourbon by Elizabeth and James is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women. Launched in 2016, this composition evokes a warm and enveloping atmosphere, where the sweetness of vanilla intertwines with spicy and woody nuances that define its sophisticated and contemporary character.
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Notes
Oak
Community
1,555 votes
- Positive 82%
- Negative 9.8%
- Neutral 8.2%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
4,398 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
1,555 votes
Season
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1,346 votes
Time of day
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849 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Nirvana Bourbon
Nirvana Bourbon by Elizabeth and James is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women. Launched in 2016, this composition evokes a warm and enveloping atmosphere, where the sweetness of vanilla intertwines with spicy and woody nuances that define its sophisticated and contemporary character.
Woods and mosses White flowers
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
626 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
702 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
518 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
412 votes
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3 reviews
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If you’re looking for a hyper-realistic oak, this is it. The wood dominates so much it almost eclipses the bourbon vanilla. I detect the neroli among the other notes, but that white flower doesn’t shine because the oak is the star; perhaps there’s a hint of leather. I bought it expecting neroli bathed in vanilla, but instead I’m met with very marked wood. It doesn’t smell bad, but it’s not what I wanted, as I hoped the neroli would be the main accord. In short: the neroli is there, but it’s very resinous, woody, and has leather tints.
They sent me a sample, and upon applying it, it immediately reminded me of my Mancera Velvet Vanilla. I wouldn’t say it’s a clone, but it resembles it remarkably.
Finally, I have my Nirvana Bourbon. A 100% success. For me, it’s: a businesswoman after a hard day, closing heaps of contracts and earning a fortune. She’s in a bar alone with a glass of bourbon, wearing a brown suede skirt to the knee and stable heels. She’s not in a rush to leave; surely she’ll order another drink; she’s a little tired but satisfied with herself. It’s a classy fragrance, quality leather, and well-vanillised, with good longevity and sillage.