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The combination of lavender and vanilla is one which has been consistently popular in the 21st century, which few manage to perfect. Chamomille Satin is the perfect example of a decent attempt, but falls short of what could have been an amazing scent. Unfortunately it comes off rather noticeably cheap and plasticky as many other lavender/vanilla fragrances do in the designer market. The vanilla is the nicest part about this fragrance: it’s sweet, creamy and smooth almost like a delicious vanilla custard. However when it’s combined with the aromatic, almost herbal notes of lavender, chamomile and petitgrain the contrast becomes quite rough and messy. There’s no real balance or harmony between the notes, it smells rather overcrowded. It’s pleasant, don’t get me wrong. It’s not a fragrance I feel repulsed by or inclined to wash it off, but it’s not something I would ever consider buying for the simple reason it smells too basic and far cheaper than it actually is. This is my first encounter with Dries Van Noten and so far I’m not very impressed.
