Acquired

Parle Moi de Parfum 2025 Parfum

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Looking for Vanilla

by Michel Almairac

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Parle Moi de Parfum Looking for Vanilla is a Parfum launched in 2025, created by Michel Almairac. Looking for Vanilla opens with Vanilla, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Parle Moi de Parfum's Looking for Vanilla carries an Acquired verdict, a vanilla-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't just vanilla. Looking for Vanilla is a polarising, powerhouse scent that throws surprise cherry and almond notes into a thick, sweet vanilla and patchouli mix. It's an absolute beast in terms of longevity.
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Luxurious
Looking for Vanilla Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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
Also Works:
Casual

Several reviews highlight this scent as 'strong' and 'projects like crazy' with 'insane longevity', making it unsuitable for most office environments. Its sweet, gourmand character and sensual jasmine make it perfect for date nights and evening wear, but less so for formal events or casual daytime use where its intensity might be overwhelming. The rich sweetness and long wear are well-suited for colder weather.

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About

Opens with an intense, almost syrupy vanilla, far beyond simple extract - think candied fruit and baked goods. The sweet vanilla then deepens with creamy tonka and a surprising bright, almost indolic jasmine. The base grounds it with a clean, earthy patchouli, providing depth and preventing it from becoming cloyingly sweet, yet some perceive a distinct cherry-almond marzipan profile throughout.