Tauer Perfumes 2025 Extrait

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Vanilla Absolue

by Andy Tauer

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Tauer Perfumes Vanilla Absolue is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Andy Tauer. Vanilla Absolue opens with Spicy Notes, Geranium, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Rose, Vanilla, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Resins, Patchouli, Labdanum, and Ambergris. Tauer Perfumes's Vanilla Absolue carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper Tauer, polarising opinions on whether it lives up to its 'Vanilla Absolue' name. Expect a sophisticated, complex amber-vanilla that isn't for the gourmand lovers, but a rich, resinous, and subtly spicy experience that demands patience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
  • Sensual
Vanilla Absolue Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes36%
Heartas listed

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
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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its richness and complexity, Vanilla Absolue is best suited for evening wear, including dates and formal events, where its luxurious amber and vanilla accords can truly shine. It's generally too prominent for an office setting but can work casually if applied lightly.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Absolue opens with a unique shimmer of dried fruits and geranium, underscored by a subtle spiciness. This evolves into a heart of dry tobacco and a multifaceted vanilla, which slowly emerges from behind a beautiful, understated rose. The base settles into a rich tapestry of labdanum, ambergris, and resins, creating a warm, balmy, and woody depth that is unmistakably Tauer.

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