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Hermessence Vanille Galante

by Jean-Claude Ellena

Hermès Hermessence Vanille Galante is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Hermessence Vanille Galante settles into a heart of Vanilla, Green, Amyl Salicylate, and Ylang-Ylang. Hermès's Hermessence Vanille Galante carries a Favourite verdict, a white floral-led wear.

This isn't your average vanilla; it's a divisive shapeshifter that some adore for its delicate, non-gourmand elegance, while others are left wondering why their vanilla smells like fish or banana peels. Approach with caution - it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Woody
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
Hermessence Vanille Galante Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 32%
Fruity 2%
Green 17%
Sweet 30%
Warm 16%
Woody 9%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

White Floral
100%
Vanilla
77%
Yellow Floral
69%
Green
68%
Soft Spicy
59%

Notes

Heart Notes

Lily 20% Vanilla 17% Ylang-Ylang 15% Green 14% Spicy 13% Amyl Salicylate 10% Sandalwood 10%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for office wear, as it won't overpower. The delicate floral-vanilla profile lends itself well to casual settings and dates, though its lack of projection might be a downside for a formal evening. It's too light for intense sport, but pleasant for light activity.

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About

Imagine vanilla, but not the sugary sweet kind. This is a fresh, leafy vanilla pod, blended with the creamy, tropical lushness of ylang-ylang and the clean, subtly spicy presence of lily. There's a soft greenness, a hint of wood, and an overall airy transparency that keeps it from being heavy or cloying. It settles into a delicate white floral and subtle vanilla haze, light and somewhat fleeting.

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