Affinessence 2015 EDP

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Vanille Benjoin

by Corinne Cachen

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Affinessence Vanille Benjoin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Corinne Cachen. Vanille Benjoin dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Affinessence's Vanille Benjoin carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Vanille Benjoin is a perfume that has critics divided. Some adore its warm, cozy aura, while others deem it overpriced and underperforming.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
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Vanille Benjoin Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The light, subtle nature works well for casual and date night outings but lacks the punch for office settings or formal events, where more commanding scents prevail.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Vanille Benjoin captivates at first spritz with a creamy embrace of vanilla and benzoin, layered with the warmth of tonka bean that beckons you in. Sweetness is delicate, revealing floral undertones that linger softly amid a powdery backdrop of leather and cedar. Yet, there's an unexpected freshness-perhaps a hint of almond-giving it a multifaceted depth. As it settles, the fragrance unfolds into a more subdued, intimate skin scent, perfect for quieter moments of reflection or bedtime comfort. However, don’t expect a powerhouse; this scent is more of a whisper than a roar.

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Where to buy

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