Vanilj
Perfumer: Maya Njie
Votes lean masculine
30 ratings
From your scent profile
Maya Njie Vanilj is a unisex scent that puts vanilla and cardamom forward, with a creamy, spicy character resting on a woody base.
Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.
How does it perform?
From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
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
80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Vanilj smell like?
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Votes spread across daily wear and evenings out, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. Zara Majestic Green and Maya Njie Nordic Cedar have a close profile.
Vanilla brings the sweetness and the creamy texture, while cardamom adds a spicy edge. Patchouli and cedarwood build a woody frame, and amber and musk soften it. Powdery and green touches keep the sweetness from turning heavy.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 33%Winter
- 20%Spring
- 10%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Daytime22%
- Nighttime20%
- Casual19%
- Evening19%
- Office17%
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