Vanille de Minuit

by Marie Duchêne

Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Vanille de Minuit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Marie Duchêne. The fragrance opens with Leather and Sandalwood, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Saffron, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Benzoin.

Our verdict on Vanille de Minuit: Favourite

This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its resinous, non-sweet vanilla and leathery depth, while others are left cold by a 'root beer' or 'cough syrup' accord, struggling to find the vanilla or even the leather. Definitely sample this before committing.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Gourmand
Vanille de Minuit Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 1%
Fruity 0%
Green 0%
Sweet 31%
Warm 29%
Woody 24%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 23%
Fresh 0%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its distinctive leather and warm spicy accords make it less suitable for a professional office setting, potentially being too assertive. However, its sensual warmth is ideal for dates and can add a sophisticated edge to formal events, particularly in colder weather as many reviewers noted.

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About

Vanille de Minuit opens with a bold, almost animalic leather, softened by a creamy sandalwood. A smoky, spiced saffron heart emerges, woven with a rich, albeit sometimes 'medicinal', vanilla and earthy cypriol. The dry down settles into a warm, resinous benzoin-infused vanilla, giving it a fossilised, almost amber-like sweetness that's far from gourmand.