L'Artisan Parfumeur 1978 EDT

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Vanilia

by Jean-François Laporte

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978, created by Jean-François Laporte. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Vanilia carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive, complex vanilla that's anything but basic. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with some calling it a masterpiece of understated elegance, while others find it too subtle or even peculiar.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Exotic
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Warm
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Vanilia Eau de Toilette 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Vanilia is versatile enough for day or night, leaning casual due to its comforting and approachable nature. While it could work for a relaxed office setting or a date, its unique character might be too distinctive for highly formal events, and it's certainly not suited for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

This fragrance opens with a creamy, almost banana-custard-like ylang-ylang, intertwined with a distinct, unsweetened vanilla pod essence. As it settles, a dry, slightly spicy sandalwood emerges, grounding the composition. It’s an intriguing dance between tropical floral, raw vanilla, and woody nuances, creating a unique and sophisticated profile that avoids typical gourmand sweetness.

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