148 community ratings

Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar

2005UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10

Community score
148 ratings

La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar is a sweet, woody unisex scent led by vanilla, sandalwood and frankincense; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 113 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% 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

Thyme Sandalwood Cistus Mandarin orange Coriander Geranium Frankincense Vanilla Bergamot Lavender

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Smoky

What does Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar smell like?

Vanilla's sweet, gourmand side rests on a woody, slightly smoky base of sandalwood and frankincense. Bergamot and mandarin orange add brightness, while thyme, coriander and lavender bring a spicy, aromatic edge. Cistus and geranium pull it towards a powdery, floral feel.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.