Essential Parfums 2019 Edp

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Divine Vanille

by Olivier Pescheux

Essential Parfums Divine Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Olivier Pescheux. The fragrance opens with Pepper, Clary Sage, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Pomarose, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Divine Vanille: Favourite

Divine Vanille is a divisive spiced oriental vanilla. You'll either get a classy, non-gourmand vanilla that punches above its weight, or a medicinal, peppery mess that barely registers. Consensus is it's a solid, affordable alternative to PDM Herod, but expect mixed performance.
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
Divine Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 12%
Fruity 10%
Green 7%
Sweet 27%
Warm 35%
Woody 12%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and intimate projection make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The warm, sensual accords are ideal for dates and casual evenings. While sophisticated, it lacks the strong projection often desired for formal events and is entirely unsuitable for sport due to its rich, balsamic nature.

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About

It opens with a bold, spicy kick of black pepper and cinnamon, softened by clary sage. The heart introduces a subtle fruitiness from osmanthus and pomarose, draped in spiritual incense. The drydown settles into a balsamic, warm embrace of vanilla, tonka, and benzoin, grounded by earthy patchouli and woody cedar. It's a complex, multi-layered vanilla with surprising depth.