Gourmet 2024 Extrait
Vanille Absolue
Gourmet Vanille Absolue is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024. Vanille Absolue opens with Lemon, Orange, Vanilla, and Apple, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Sweet Notes, and Ambrette, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Gourmet's Vanille Absolue carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.
A musky, cake-like vanilla that's undeniably intriguing but might keep you guessing. It's a sweet, gourmand experience with a curious edge that some will adore and others might find a little too odd for commitment.What our verdicts mean →
- Cozy
- Sensual
- Warm
- Modern
- Playful
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
Given its sweet, gourmand, and musky profile, this scent is ideal for date nights and casual wear where its unique character can shine without overwhelming. While its creamy musk offers some versatility, the strong gourmand aspect makes it less suitable for formal events and sports, and only moderately appropriate for an office environment.
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
- Citral
Other declarable allergens
- Sandalwood
- Synthetic musk
- Vanillin
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
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