Phlur 2023 EDP

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Vanilla Skin

by Clément Gavarry

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Phlur Vanilla Skin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Clément Gavarry. Vanilla Skin opens with Red Apple, Sugar Cane, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Jasmine, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oud, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Phlur's Vanilla Skin carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly divisive vanilla that either hits the mark for a 'skin but better' woody vanilla or totally misses it, smelling like bitter pencil shavings or cat litter. If you're after a grown-up, non-cloying vanilla with a spicy kick, this might be your jam - just be ready for the initial pepper blast.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Woody
  • Sweet
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Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, sensual, and projecting nature makes it excellent for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its strong sillage and 'sexy' vibe might be a bit much for professional settings. It's definitely not one for the gym.

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

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

Vanilla Skin opens with a sharp, peppery burst of pink pepper and a hint of sweet red apple, swiftly balanced by rich sugar cane. It mellows into a heart of delicate jasmine, lily, and soft cashmere wood, before settling into a deep, warm base of smoky oud, creamy sandalwood, and resinous benzoin, all wrapped in a comforting, slightly boozy vanilla embrace. It's a complex, almost 'toasted marshmallow' kind of vanilla, steering clear of sickly sweetness.

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