Mistral Men’s Cologne – Bourbon Vanilla Eau de Parfum | Warm & Sweet Masculine Scent with Vanilla, Patchouli & Sandalwood | Cruelty-Free & Long-Lasting Perfume for Men, Made in France - 3.4 Oz

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS COLLECTION on my husband. Even their soaps are amazing. Smells so GOOOOD. Last pretty well. Made a great Valentines gift. Great value for the price. No bottle leakage.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Warm, Smooth, and Comforting Scent This Vanilla Bourbon cologne smells incredible. It has a rich, warm scent that’s smooth and slightly sweet without being overpowering. The vanilla is soft and comforting, while the bourbon adds depth and a subtle sophistication that keeps it from smelling too sugary. The bottle is a nice size and you get a decent amount! It’s perfect for everyday wear but also works great for evenings or cooler weather. The scent feels cozy yet confident, and I’ve received multiple compliments while wearing it. A little goes a long way, and the longevity is impressive for the price. Overall, this cologne feels well balanced and higher quality than expected. If you enjoy warm, inviting scents with a hint of sweetness, this is definitely worth trying. I would absolutely purchase it again.

Out of all the colognes I had in my life, this is the one that not only women loved, but the scent they remembered me by. Always complimented by woman. Highly recommend!!

My collection of men's colognes has well over 150 fragrances, including offerings from houses like Parfums de Marly, Creed, Amouage, and Penhaligon's. Sadly, the more scents you get your nose on, the easier it is to slip down the path toward scent snobbery and eschew designer fragrances for higher-quality (and higher-priced) niche fare. Most of the designer fragrances found at retailers like Macy's hold little to no appeal for me anymore. Mistral's Bourbon Vanilla is a nice exception, offering a high-quality fragrance at an affordable price. I'm happy I discovered it and was able to add it to my collection. According to their website, these are the scent notes: Top: Vanilla, cumin, orange blossom Middle: Almond, ambrox, cedarwood Base: Musks, patchouli, sandalwood In a nutshell, this fragrance pretty much smells like its name, although the bourbon and vanilla notes may not be as pronounced as you might expect. There's a creamy smoothness and sort of an understated elegance to this. It's a fairly straight-forward fragrance that does not change at all from when you spray it on through the dry-down. Sillage is good, and longevity is about four to five hours before it becomes more of a skin scent. If you want to sample this fragrance for less money than a full bottle, you can purchase their body wash of the same name. It has the exact same scent as their cologne.

I am detracting one star because of the price. It's a "nice" scent that I find to be more on the subtle side. I would have preferred an aftershave but Mistral offers only a aftershave balm.