Franck Olivier 2017 EDP

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Oud Vanille

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Franck Olivier Oud Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Oud Vanille opens with Orange, Raspberry, and Caramel, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Musk, and Vanilla. Franck Olivier's Oud Vanille carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Oud Vanille is a divisive but ultimately impressive cheapie. While some find it cloying or old-fashioned, most rave about its niche quality and beastly performance for the price. If you can handle a bold, sweet oud-rose, this is an absolute steal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Woody Notes29%
Spicy Notes24%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its nuclear projection and long-lasting nature, Oud Vanille is far too potent for office wear, where it would overwhelm. It's best suited for evenings and colder weather, making it ideal for date nights and formal events, though its intensity means casual daytime wear should be restricted to minimal sprays.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Bold and unapologetic, Oud Vanille opens with a syrupy burst of raspberry and caramel, quickly ceding to a rich heart of jammy rose, violet, and smoky incense. The dry down is a powerful embrace of woody notes, warm spices, and a deeply sweet vanilla, underpinned by a not-so-subtle musk. This is a scent that makes its presence known, with an almost gourmand sweetness tempering the dark, complex oud accord.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 25 September


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