The Perfume Library

Vanille Noire du Mexique

7.5

La Maison de la Vanille · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Noire du Mexique is a sweet, floral scent built on vanilla, patchouli and opoponax in the base, made for women and leaning towards fall and winter. Bergamot opens with a light freshness, then jasmine and rose lay a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, opoponax and patchouli come forward, while iris rounds it off with a powdery softness. The overall feel is gourmand, spicy and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Givrée des Antilles and Guerlain Eau de Shalimar.

Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar

7.6

La Maison de la Vanille · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

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. 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.

Vanille Givrée des Antilles

7.0

La Maison de la Vanille · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Givrée des Antilles is a sweet, powdery unisex vanilla scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it works for evenings, nights out and leisure time alike. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lavender, mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into tuberose and rose at the heart. Vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and opoponax dominate the base, and the floral, gourmand and spicy accords settle onto that sweet, powdery ground. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Noire du Mexique and Maison Tahité Cacao Libertine have a close profile.

Vanille Divine des Tropiques

7.2

La Maison de la Vanille · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Divine des Tropiques is a sweet, creamy floral unisex scent built around vanilla, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and amber open it, while hyacinth and tuberose fill out the heart. In the base, vanilla, heliotrope and gardenia take over, settling into a powdery, gourmand sweetness.

Vanille Fleurie de Tahiti

7.0

La Maison de la Vanille · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Fleurie de Tahiti is a floral, powdery vanilla scent, sweet and gourmand with a light oriental edge, worn as a unisex fragrance. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall slightly ahead. It leans toward leisure and daily wear and sits easily at the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot and amber open brightly, then ylang-ylang brings floral softness, balanced by cedar. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten it, while frankincense adds a little dry depth.

Absolu de Vanille

7.2

La Maison de la Vanille

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

La Maison de la Vanille Absolu de Vanille pairs vanilla absolute with honey, coumarin and opoponax, making a sweet, resinous unisex scent. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear are close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is unisex, yet most voters read it as feminine. It opens on benzoin, and in the heart opoponax, honey and coumarin deepen the sweetness. In the base, vanilla absolute settles in with patchouli. A gourmand, powdery sweetness is balanced by spicy, smoky and resinous touches.

Noir Toscane - Vanille Raisin

7.5

La Maison de la Vanille · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

La Maison de la Vanille Noir Toscane - Vanille Raisin is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and daytime wear. It opens with exotic fruits and honey, and the heart carries that fruity sweetness on with raisin and osmanthus. The base settles into amber and vanilla, which make it creamy and warm. A spicy touch keeps the sweetness from turning heavy, and a synthetic edge shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It also suits daily wear and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, and many call it modern. Zara Antique Brown and Afnan Perfumes 9pm have a close profile.

Nuit à Salzbourg - Vanille Tabac

7.3

La Maison de la Vanille · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

La Maison de la Vanille Nuit à Salzbourg - Vanille Tabac is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by vanilla, tobacco and clove. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It doesn't lean one way on gender: masculine and feminine votes are level. Clove, cinnamon and candied orange give the top a spicy sweetness. In the heart, tobacco and amyris set a smoky, dry backdrop. The base of vanilla, amber and tonka bean leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Ambre Secret

6.9

La Maison de la Vanille · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

La Maison de la Vanille Ambre Secret is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with woody and resinous depth, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rose and citrus notes that add a brief freshness before the scent warms up. In the heart, benzoin, vanilla, lavender and opoponax turn the sweetness resinous and spicy. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and amber leaves an earthy, smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Kilian Amber Oud have a close profile.

Intense Patchouli

6.9

La Maison de la Vanille · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Maison de la Vanille Intense Patchouli is a sweet, earthy unisex scent built around patchouli and vanilla absolute, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though sold as unisex, voters find it more feminine than masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with patchouli, while lemon, lavender and sandalwood sit in the heart. In the base the patchouli returns, sweetened by vanilla absolute and white musk. The overall impression is gourmand and woody, with spicy and resinous touches. Nabeel Habibi Lil Abad and Czech & Speake Dark Rose have a close profile.

Arty Positano - Vanille Fleur d'Oranger

7.4

La Maison de la Vanille · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Maison de la Vanille Arty Positano - Vanille Fleur d'Oranger is a unisex scent that links the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange to the sweetness of orange blossom and vanilla. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange and rosemary, and orange blossom adds a soft floral heart. The base of vanilla, amber and pastry turns it sweet, creamy and gourmand, with a faint spicy edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as somewhat feminine. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and French Avenue Cancer have a close profile.

Royal Oud

7.5

La Maison de la Vanille · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

La Maison de la Vanille Royal Oud is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top pairs saffron and cinnamon with jasmine and rose, giving a warm spiced opening softened by floral notes. At the heart, oud, patchouli and gaiac wood build a woody, earthy body, with labdanum adding resinous depth. The base of myrrh, cistus, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, oriental finish. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character split closely between feminine and masculine. Its profile is close to Al Fares Oud Dinar and Jesus del Pozo Arabian Nights.

Vanahé

6.7

La Maison de la Vanille · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Maison de la Vanille Vanahé is a women's scent that carries a fresh, floral opening of iris, hyacinth and bergamot down to a soft vanilla base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening use comes well behind. Light and easygoing, it suits being worn through an ordinary day. The top is iris, hyacinth, bergamot, lavender and orange blossom, which read as fresh, floral and citrusy. In the heart, marine notes, blackcurrant and white musk add an aquatic, fruity touch. Vanilla leads the base, sweetening the scent and leaving a powdery, creamy finish.

Blue Oïa - Vanille Muguet

7.1

La Maison de la Vanille · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

La Maison de la Vanille Blue Oïa - Vanille Muguet is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, powdery vanilla beneath a floral and green core; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed and orange blossom, a spicy, floral start. At the heart, lily of the valley adds a green, lightly powdery line. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and white musk softens it toward a gourmand sweetness, while a synthetic sheen remains. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern and classic. It leans toward fall and spring, with winter close behind, and suits leisure and daily wear as well as office and evening settings.

Belle Rencontre en Provence - Rose Vanille / Belle Rencontre - Rose Vanille

7.4

La Maison de la Vanille · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

La Maison de la Vanille Belle Rencontre en Provence - Rose Vanille / Belle Rencontre - Rose Vanille is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with the sweet, gourmand warmth of vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most often for evening, with leisure, daily wear and business settings close behind. It opens with orange, bergamot and green notes that keep it bright. Rose, jasmine and lily of the valley build a floral heart, with cedarwood adding a slightly dry edge. The base of white musk, vanilla and pastry settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Its profile of notes and accords is close to BMRVLS Holy Shine (Eau de Parfum) and Collistar Profumo di Armonia.

Moaï

5.7

La Maison de la Vanille

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

La Maison de la Vanille Moaï is a male fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character against gourmand and powdery tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender and bergamot for a fresh start. The heart holds coriander, musk and patchouli, where the spicy and floral tones come forward. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a sweet, woody, powdery ground, with a synthetic edge running through the scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though this rests on only a few votes. It is positioned as a men's perfume. Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique and Sabon P.L.V.28 have a close profile.

La Maison de la Vanille

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

La Maison de la Vanille · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Maison de la Vanille · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand