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Vanille Noire du Mexique

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La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Noire du Mexique is an Eau de Toilette. Vanille Noire du Mexique opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Iris, Vanilla, and Opoponax. La Maison de la Vanille's Vanille Noire du Mexique carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This "black vanilla" is a divisive one. Some find it a rich, sophisticated gourmand masterpiece, others a cloying, artificial mess that barely smells of vanilla. Don't blind buy unless you like your vanillas with serious chocolatey, earthy patchouli, or even a hint of 'skank'.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Gourmand
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Vanille Noire du Mexique Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine51%
Rose49%
Baseas listed
Vanilla33%
Opoponax24%
Patchouli22%
Iris21%

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its rich, heavy vanilla and often pronounced patchouli, this fragrance leans more towards evening wear, making it a strong choice for dates. Its divisive nature and potential for strong projection means it's less suited for an office environment, but makes a great autumnal or winter casual scent.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Vanille Noire du Mexique opens with a zesty bergamot, a brief flash of brightness that quickly yields to a heart of delicate rose and heady jasmine. The real show begins in the base, where a warm, sumptuous vanilla is wrapped in balsamic opoponax and an earthy, sometimes chocolate-like, patchouli. A hint of powdery iris adds a smooth, slightly vintage feel to this rich, warm composition.

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