Laura Mercier 2006 EDT

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Eau Gourmande Vanille Gourmande

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Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Vanille Gourmande is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006. Laura Mercier's Eau Gourmande Vanille Gourmande carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet adored, this vanilla is a real chameleon. Some get pure, sophisticated sweetness, others a dreaded Play-Doh funk or B&BW dupe. You'll either adore its creamy, musky depth or find it an expensive disappointment.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Eau Gourmande Vanille Gourmande 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, cozy nature make it ideal for casual wear and intimate dates. While some find it too linear for formal events, its sophisticated dry-down allows for versatile use in relaxed office settings, though it is not a sporty scent.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opening with a sweet, creamy vanilla and orchid, this fragrance quickly evolves into a warm, inviting embrace. Heliotrope lends a soft, almond-like powderiness, while a sophisticated blend of amber, musk, and sandalwood provides a grounded, woody depth, preventing it from becoming overly sweet. Lily adds a touch of clean floral elegance to the lingering base.

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