Goutal 2004 EDP

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Vanille Exquise

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

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Goutal Vanille Exquise is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. Vanille Exquise opens with Angelica, settles into a heart of Musk, Sandalwood, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood and Vanilla. Goutal's Vanille Exquise carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This Goutal vanilla is divisive, splitting the room between those who adore its subtle elegance and those who find it too fleeting, too powdery, or even- gasp- like Play-Doh. For some, it's an exquisite, smoky dream; for others, it's just not hitting the mark. Definitely try before you buy.
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  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Subtle
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Vanille Exquise Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Angelica100%
Heartas listed
Almond33%
Musk33%
Sandalwood33%
Baseas listed
Guaiac Wood50%
Vanilla50%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and gentle character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where subtlety is key. For dates, it's romantic without being overpowering, but its lack of projection might not stand up to a formal event.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Vanille Exquise opens with a delicate, non-gourmand vanilla, hinting at smokiness with guaiac wood. The heart unveils a soft, powdery almond balanced by a whisper of Angelica's green, herbal touch and creamy sandalwood. White musks in the dry down ensure a clean, comforting finish that sits close to the skin, making it an airy, elegant vanilla rather than a saccharine one.

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