La Maison de la Vanille 2011 EDP

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Absolu de Vanille

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La Maison de la Vanille Absolu de Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Absolu de Vanille opens with Vanilla Absolute, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Benzoin, and Opoponax, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum. La Maison de la Vanille's Absolu de Vanille carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon; some find it a dry, resinous oriental, others a boozy, spicy vanilla. It's a solid, if sometimes divisive, choice for vanilla lovers seeking something a bit less overtly sweet and more nuanced.
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  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
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Absolu de Vanille 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
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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage makes it suitable for evenings out and more formal events, but it's not so overpowering it couldn't work casually. It's definitely not for the gym, as the warm, spicy notes would feel too heavy.

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

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

Opens with a rich, almost boozy vanilla absolute, quickly joined by an aromatic, slightly smoky blend of patchouli, benzoin, and opoponax that leans into an oriental, dry spice. The dry down mellows into a warm, powdery vanilla, softened by tonka bean and a hint of leathery labdanum. It's a vanilla that’s complex and far from a simple gourmand.

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