Le Monde Gourmand 2025 EDT

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Aura de Vanille

by Ugo Charron

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Le Monde Gourmand Aura de Vanille is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Ugo Charron. Aura de Vanille opens with Milk, Iris, Saffron, and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss and Butter. Le Monde Gourmand's Aura de Vanille carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a cosy, woody vanilla that manages to be both familiar and a bit of a chameleon. Some find it a dead ringer for other gourmands, while others think it's utterly unique. Either way, it's a solid, comforting option, especially given the price point.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
Aura de Vanille Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris19%
Baseas listed

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

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 warm, powdery, and woody character makes it unsuitable for sport, but quite appealing for casual and date settings. While some find it sharp, it's generally well-received and comforting, making it moderately suitable for office wear, especially given its lighter projection on skin.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Imagine a creamy vanilla latte, but instead of straight sugar, it's infused with the soft, powdery elegance of orris and a hint of fruity plum. This brew is then stirred with warm, velvety saffron and cradled in a sandalwood and cedar mug. As it settles, a whisper of earthy oakmoss grounds the sweetness, making for a sophisticated gourmand that's less dessert and more luxurious embrace.

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