Gleam Perfume 2023 Extrait

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Vanilla Crush

by Luca Gritti

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Gleam Perfume Vanilla Crush is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Luca Gritti. Vanilla Crush opens with Pear Blossom, settles into a heart of Iris and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk and Caramel. Gleam Perfume's Vanilla Crush carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper sugar rush in a bottle, but don't expect anything groundbreaking. It's a sweet, musky vanilla that's charmingly simple, though some will find it too basic or, heaven forbid, headache-inducing. It's not a flex, it's a cuddle.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Clean
  • Bold
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Vanilla Crush Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear Blossom100%
Heartas listed
Vanilla66%
Iris34%
Baseas listed
Caramel61%
Musk39%

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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its sweet, gourmand profile, Vanilla Crush is best suited for casual settings and dates, providing a comforting, approachable aura. Its strength as an extrait means a light hand is needed for office wear, and it's definitely not for formal events or sports.

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

Vanilla Crush opens with the delicate, almost ethereal whisper of pear blossom, quickly giving way to the star of the show: a rich, creamy vanilla. Beneath this sugary sweetness, a soft, powdery iris emerges, providing a gentle counterpoint that prevents it from becoming cloyingly sweet. The dry down settles into a warm, inviting embrace of sweet caramel and a clean, skin-like musk that lingers enticingly.

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