Vanille 44 Paris
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cashmere Court
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a chic, understated vanilla experience with Vanille 44, though be warned: its elusive character and steep price tag are a constant source of debate. It's a love-it-or-find-it-frustrating kind of scent, divisive amongst those seeking a more traditional vanilla.
Thomson Carter's quietest signature - a deliberately minimalist three-note composition by artisanal perfumer Ilias Kakis that opens on a single bergamot lift, melts into pure vanilla, and dries down on cashmere-wood softness. Cozy, unisex, designed for cool-evening proximity wear rather than projection.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 50% |
| Floral | 6% | 10% |
| Fruity | 3% | 10% |
| Green | 1% | 10% |
| Sweet | 26% | 70% |
| Warm | 20% | 80% |
| Woody | 17% | 55% |
| Earthy | 13% | 30% |
| Animalic | 2% | 15% |
| Fresh | 16% | 40% |
Mood
Notes
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Top Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its subtle sillage and intimate nature make Vanille 44 perfect for office and date settings, conveying elegance without being overpowering. While adaptable for casual wear, its luxurious character means it's less suited for energetic activities and might be too discreet for overtly formal events.
Seasons
The vanilla-cashmere heart and base land strongest in autumn and winter when the warm-soft character reads cocooning rather than cloying. Spring works in cooler evenings. Summer reads too warm-creamy for the heat.
Occasions
A quiet vanilla-cashmere skin scent with intimate sillage is built for casual day, office, and intimate-evening dates. Lacks the projection or formality for big-occasion wear; too soft for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Citrus, Sweet accords and Bergamot, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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