L'Occitane en Provence 2013 EDP

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Vanille & Narcisse

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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L'Occitane en Provence Vanille & Narcisse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Vanille & Narcisse opens with Bergamot and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Gardenia and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. L'Occitane en Provence's Vanille & Narcisse carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly divisive modern classic: some find it a gorgeous, comforting vanilla with a floral twist, others struggle with its balsamic, smoky, or even synthetic facets. This one's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so prepare for strong opinions.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
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Vanille & Narcisse Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant51%
Bergamot49%
Heartas listed
Narcissus61%
Gardenia39%
Baseas listed
Vanilla56%
Tonka Bean44%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and good longevity mean it's present but not overwhelming, making it suitable for casual wear or dates. The warm, comforting vanilla and floral blend steers it away from being an ideal office choice, and it's too rich for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Vanille & Narcisse opens with a fleeting spark of blackcurrant and bergamot, quickly softening into a surprisingly deep and rich vanilla core. Powdery narcissus and gardenia weave through, adding an elegant, slightly green floral dimension that stops it from becoming overtly gourmand. As it settles, the warmth of tonka bean emerges, creating a creamy, balsamic embrace, sometimes leaning into a smoky or even boozy character, offering a comforting and somewhat vintage appeal.

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