This is my first time trying V&G liquids and so far I am very impressed. In the past I have used Sparkle & Co, but had trouble with their top coat, and most often will use Azure 2-in-1 liquids. The V&G liquids are thin, which I love, and have a slightly slower dry time to allow for nail art. The odor is similar to the other liquids I have used in the past, not stronger or less compared to S&Co or Azure.
But what really I'm truly impressed with is the top coat. I typically use gel top coat for my dip powder applications as I never find dip top coat to be as glossy as I would like. V&G's top coat is probably the shiniest dip top coat I have used so far and, at least with these first two manicures I have done, is very close to the gloss I get from gel top coat. I will definitely use these products again for future dip manicures!