Franck Boclet 2015 EDP

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Vanille

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Franck Boclet Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Vanille opens with Grapefruit, Lime, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Ginger, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla. Franck Boclet's Vanille carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a citrusy vanilla gourmand that has fans swearing it's a dead ringer for more expensive cult classics, while others find it just 'okay' or accuse it of lacking depth. If you love a lemon cake, this is worth a sniff, but don't expect a groundbreaking performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Clean
Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Floral Notes24%
Baseas listed

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 Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its gourmand sweetness and moderate sillage make it a good fit for casual wear and dates, but it's a bit too dessert-like and potentially linear for formal events. While some find its performance fleeting, others describe it as long-lasting, suggesting it's versatile enough for cooler seasons, but with the citrus, it could work for summer evenings too.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

It opens with a zesty, bright burst of lime and grapefruit, softened by a hint of warm cardamom. As it settles, a sweet, creamy caramel infused with spicy ginger emerges, creating a delightful gourmand heart. The dry-down mellows into a cosy vanilla, grounded by soft cedar and a touch of clean musk.

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