Voux Zeste by PARIS CORNER

It smells of lemon, sweet, creamy and with a touch of caramel. The lavender balances the sweetness and adds cleanliness, preventing it from being cloying. I bought it as a dupe for Xerjoff Lira to try it without spending too much, and it has been worth it: it is exquisite and incredibly cheap. I will certainly buy the original when I can. It conveys calm and comfort, like being at home with dim lights and a lemon foot bath cooling down. It has a lovely clean laundry touch. I will use it in autumn, winter and spring. I loved it, but the longevity and projection are poor; it lasts little, a maximum of three hours, and you have to apply it several times for others to notice it. But for the price, I don’t complain much. Scent: 9.5/10, projection: 3.5 or 4/10, longevity: 4 or 5/10. I adored it, but I will try to buy the original. Still, I recommend buying it to test the scent.

Voux Zeste is a feminine fragrance, but why can’t a man wear it if he likes it? It’s sweet and sophisticated, achieving an attractive balance between fresh citrus, warm spices, and an enveloping gourmand base. It feels elegant from the very first moment and leaves an impression without being excessive. The opening is luminous and vibrant, with a juicy combination of blood orange and bergamot, accompanied by lavender that adds a clean and elegant nuance; this fresh opening prepares the ground well for the evolution. In the heart, the warmer and more seductive side appears: cinnamon adds an enveloping spicy touch, licorice adds a dark and addictive point, and jasmine softens the ensemble with elegant floral notes. This phase combines sweetness and character without falling into cloyingness. The dry-down is clearly gourmand, with a creamy vanilla and caramel base, accompanied by a soft musk that makes it very pleasant on the skin. It’s a sweet, warm, and comforting base that leaves an elegant trail for hours. It’s inevitable to compare it with Xerjoff’s Lira; it has an obvious similarity, especially in the citrus-gourmand DNA with vanilla and caramel. Obviously, it doesn’t have the same depth or complexity as the original, but Voux Zeste offers a very well-executed interpretation, more accessible and enjoyable for daily wear. Given its profile, it’s very versatile, suitable for day and night, and usable in any season. I see it as ideal for dates, outings, events, or daily use if you like sweet perfumes with an elegant touch. As for performance, on my skin it has good longevity and moderate projection, enough to be noticed without being invasive. In summary, it’s sweet and balanced, with a marked gourmand character, inspired by luxury but accessible, ideal for those seeking elegance, warmth, and a scent that always receives compliments.

Although it starts citrusy, it’s quite warm. It sweetens over time until it becomes a cookie-like vanilla, with background citrus notes. I like it very much and see it as very autumnal.

It smells quite unisex to me. The lavender stands out and is well-spiced. I would like it to be sweeter once macerated… we shall see. I only received it today.