Vanilla & Anise
Perfumer: Céline Barel
Votes lean feminine
125 ratings
From your scent profile
Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on star anise, vanilla orchid and Bourbon vanilla.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 95 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Powdery
What does Vanilla & Anise smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably in an office too. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine.
It opens with star anise, which adds a spicy, fresh edge. In the heart, vanilla orchid brings a soft floral note, and the base of Bourbon vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, oriental warmth. The gourmand sweetness leads but never turns heavy.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Star anise
First hours
- Vanilla orchid
Towards evening
- Bourbon vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 21%Winter
- 14%Summer
- Casual26%
- Daytime24%
- Office21%
- Evening14%
- Nighttime11%
Least picked for nights out.
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