Houbigant 2024 EDP

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Vanille Imperiale

by Antoine Lie , Luca Maffei

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Houbigant Vanille Imperiale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei. Vanille Imperiale opens with Bergamot, Blood Orange, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Ambrette, and Ambergris. Houbigant's Vanille Imperiale carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive one, love it or hate it. Many liken it to MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold, so choose your fighter. Expect a potent, musky vanilla with a floral punch that some adore and others find too much.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Cozy
  • Warm
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Vanille Imperiale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and musky character make it less suitable for office environments, possibly overwhelming. It leans into date nights and formal events where its elegant and bold presence can truly shine, while being too opulent for everyday casual wear or sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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 Imperiale opens with a vibrant burst of blood orange and bergamot, leading into a rich heart where creamy vanilla intertwines with lush rose, jasmine, and a prominent tuberose. The dry-down settles into a musky, ambergris warmth with a soft, powdery ambrette finish. It’s a complex dance of sweet, floral, and animalic notes.

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