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Jo Malone

Vanilla & Anise

Perfumer: Céline Barel

2009UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10
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Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on star anise, vanilla orchid and Bourbon vanilla.

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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.

Longevity
6.6 /10

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

Sillage
5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Oriental
  7. 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

  1. First minutes

    • Star anise
  2. First hours

    • Vanilla orchid
  3. Towards evening

    • Bourbon vanilla

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Spring
  • 21%
    Winter
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Casual
    26%
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Office
    21%
  • Evening
    14%
  • Nighttime
    11%

Least picked for nights out.

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