Perris Monte Carlo 2020 EDP

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Vanille de Tahiti

by Gian Luca Perris

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Perris Monte Carlo Vanille de Tahiti is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Gian Luca Perris. Vanille de Tahiti opens with Ylang-Ylang and Champaca, settles into a heart of Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Perris Monte Carlo's Vanille de Tahiti carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't your average fluffy vanilla. Vanille de Tahiti is a deliciously divisive beast, a raw, sensual take on the note that some adore and others find utterly repulsive. You absolutely need to try this on skin before committing - its indolic florals are not for everyone, but if they work, they really work.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Vanille de Tahiti Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Champaca51%
Ylang-Ylang49%
Heartas listed
Vanilla100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood35%
Amber34%
Musk31%

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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it office-appropriate, its potent and often 'dirty' opening could be too distracting for work. This fragrance truly shines on a date night or during casual outings where its sensual, unique character can be appreciated, though its strong sillage limits formal wear.

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
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 de Tahiti opens with a tropical flourish of champaca and ylang-ylang, a heady, slightly dirty floral bouquet that melts into a rich, creamy vanilla heart. The base settles into a warm, musky sandalwood, leaving a sophisticated, skin-close hum. Forget sickly sweet; this is a grown-up, slightly wild vanilla, earthy and alluring with hints of the exotic.

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