Souvenir Blooming Bliss

To Buy or Not to Buy?

Souvenir Blooming Bliss is a respectable attempt at capturing the essence of Vanilla Powder. It lacks some of the refinement and depth, but it provides a similar experience . If you enjoy the concept of Vanilla Powder but are hesitant to spend the high price, this clone is a viable alternative. However, connoisseurs seeking the full complexity of the original might find it lacking. Original is worth the extra spend, depending on budget.

Olfactory Experience

Souvenir Blooming Bliss aims for the airy vanilla experience of Vanilla Powder, and achieves approximately 92% accuracy. The opening presents a vanilla accord; not a pure vanilla extract rendition, but one with an almost powdery texture. The heart introduces the promised coconut and palo santo. The coconut is subtle, more of a creamy undertone than a distinct aroma. The palo santo, while present, lacks the nuanced woodiness found in Matiere Premiere's original; it's a simplified version. The drydown is predominantly white musk, which contributes to the overall clean feel, but also introduces a slight synthetic edge not present in the inspiration. It is less complex.

Wear time & Sillage

Longevity is moderate. On skin, Blooming Bliss provides a noticeable scent bubble for around 3-4 hours, then settles into a skin scent for another 2-3. Projection is relatively soft; it's not a room-filling fragrance. It is office-safe and unlikely to offend.