Guerlain 2023 Extrait

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Vanille Planifolia 21

by Thierry Wasser , Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Vanille Planifolia 21 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. Vanille Planifolia 21 settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Opoponax. Guerlain's Vanille Planifolia 21 carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a rich, smoky vanilla, but brace yourself for the price tag. Vanille Planifolia is a divisive scent: some hail it as the ultimate vanilla, others as wildly overpriced and overhyped. Sample first, unless you've money to burn.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
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Vanille Planifolia 21 Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Baseas listed
Amber25%
Musk25%
Opoponax25%
Vanilla25%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its rich, deep, and sensual vanilla profile, coupled with strong projection and longevity reported by some users, makes it suitable for evenings and formal events. While some find it office-safe due to its elegance, its intensity could be too much for daily work wear, hence the moderate score.

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

Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 presents a deeply rich, smoky vanilla, elevated by an amber glow that swathes the senses in luxurious warmth. Spicy nuances weave through the composition, hinting at cloves and opoponax, while a soft musk lends a sophisticated, powdery dry-down. It's a complex, textured vanilla, far removed from the overly sweet, dessert-like gourmands, offering a mature and refined indulgence.

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