The Perfume Library

Vanille Blonde

Jehanne Rigaud

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Jehanne Rigaud Vanille Blonde is a unisex gourmand that sets sweet Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and sugar against star anise; it has been discontinued. Bourbon vanilla and sugar give the scent a soft, sweet foundation, while benzoin fills it with a resinous warmth. Star anise adds a spicy, faintly green edge that pulls the sweetness back a step, and musk smooths everything into one piece. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long while without projecting far. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both men and women. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Paris Corner Eshal Vanilla and Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise have a close profile.

Patchouli Premier

8.2

Jehanne Rigaud

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Jehanne Rigaud Patchouli Premier is a green, earthy and woody unisex scent built around patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Voters lean towards leisure and evening wear, with a night out and daily use close behind, and it also works in a business setting. It opens with patchouli, cedar, myrrh and myrtle, giving a green, spicy and woody start. In the heart, patchouli softens into earthy, powdery tones alongside sandalwood and oakmoss. Musk and vanilla add sweetness at the base, while patchouli carries through to the end. Honoré Payan Patchouli Original / Patchouli Antique and Les Ecuadors Patchouli Ancien have a close profile.