Vera Wang 2018 EDT

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Embrace French Lavender & Tuberose

by Natasha Côté

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Vera Wang Embrace French Lavender & Tuberose is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Natasha Côté. Embrace French Lavender & Tuberose opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod and Vanilla. Vera Wang's Embrace French Lavender & Tuberose carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it scent, primarily divisive due to its name creating expectations for prominent lavender and tuberose that the fragrance simply doesn't deliver. If you're after a soft, intimate gourmand with a hint of floral, it's a solid choice, but don't expect a lavender bomb.
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  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Clean
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Embrace French Lavender & Tuberose Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Lavender58%
Tuberose42%
Baseas listed
Vanilla55%
Cacao Pod45%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and short longevity make it perfect for close-quarters like the office or casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. It's too subtle for a formal event, and definitely not suited for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Opens with a fleeting kiss of mandarin, quickly shifting into a creamy, comforting heart where vanilla and cacao dominate. The promised lavender and tuberose remain largely shy, weaving in as delicate undertones rather than leading the charge. Expect a soft, slightly powdery sweetness, grounded by a sophisticated warmth that rarely ventures into full gourmand territory.

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