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Goutal

Vanille Exquise

Perfumer: Isabelle Doyen

2004WomenModern
7.4/ 10
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Goutal Vanille Exquise is a sweet, gourmand perfume for women, built around Polynesian vanilla absolute and benzoin.

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Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 181 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Benzoin
Polynesian vanilla absolute
Gaiac wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy

What does Vanille Exquise smell like?

It opens with angelica root, which adds a light spiciness. In the heart, almond milk softens the scent and gives it a creamy fullness. The base carries benzoin and vanilla sweetness, with gaiac wood adding a woody depth. It settles into a powdery, oriental finish.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also worn in the evening and at work. Half of voters read its character as feminine. Givenchy Pi (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums de Marly Althaïr have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Angelica root
  2. First hours

    • Almond milk
  3. Towards evening

    • Benzoin
    • Polynesian vanilla absolute
    • Gaiac wood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 33%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Casual
    23%
  • Daytime
    22%
  • Evening
    20%
  • Office
    17%
  • Nighttime
    17%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026