Pierre Guillaume Paris 2008 EDP

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Felanilla 21

by Pierre Guillaume

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Pierre Guillaume Paris Felanilla 21 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Pierre Guillaume. Felanilla 21 opens with Saffron and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Iris and Hay, and dries down to a base of Amber and Banana. Pierre Guillaume Paris's Felanilla 21 carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't your average sweet vanilla; it's a dry, sophisticated beast that splits opinions. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it powdery iris and earthy hay opening, settling into a comforting spiced vanilla. Not for the faint of heart, but undeniably unique.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Felanilla 21 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron50%
Vanilla50%
Heartas listed
Hay50%
Iris50%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Banana50%

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Given its moderate sillage and often skin-scent longevity, Felanilla 21 is versatile. It's too unique and warm for aggressive office wear but its subtlety makes it acceptable, and its intimate character makes it perfect for dates. The elegant vanilla-amber profile lends itself well to formal occasions.

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

Felanilla 21 opens with an intriguing blend of dry-leafy green hay and a hint of sweet, waxy saffron, almost immediately followed by the cool, powdery veil of iris. This distinctive start quickly mellows into a warm, inviting heart where a subtle, almost dried banana note interplays with a rich, adult vanilla. The base anchors this complexity with a balsamic amber, bringing a deep, sensual warmth and an understated earthiness that prevents the vanilla from ever becoming cloying or food-like.

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