The smell in short
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Almond and angelica at the top, almond and pomarose in the middle and almond and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Vanille Exquise notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Annick Goutal Vanille Exquise EDT in detail
Annick Goutal is the house behind Vanille Exquise EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Its style
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like almond and almond. Less obvious notes include vanilla and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Vanille Exquise sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Montale Paris Mukhallat spreads further.
More from Annick Goutal
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Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
What Vanille Exquise costs
In Europe it costs about €180, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Coty Vanilla Musk but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
If you like Vanille Exquise, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Montale Paris Mukhallat (6 shared notes), Coty Vanilla Musk (6 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (4 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Paris Mukhallat starts from €107.
Quick answers
How long does Vanille Exquise last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear Vanille Exquise?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2004.