How it smells
The first thing you smell is vanilla absolute. The heart brings benzoin and opoponax. On the skin it settles into vanilla absolute and labdanum. Overall it smells amber and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Absolue De Vanille 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
About La Maison De La Vanille Absolue De Vanille EDP
La Maison De La Vanille is the house behind Absolue De Vanille EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other La Maison de la Vanille perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Sauvage De Madagascar, Noir Toscane Vaille Raisin and Noire Du Mexique.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €77. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Oajan and Amouage Material.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by vanilla and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and vanilla smells and notes like benzoin and vanilla absolute. Less obvious notes include patchouli and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
How far Absolue De Vanille spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Mugler A*Men and Parfums De Marly Oajan spread further.
Absolue De Vanille: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
If you like Absolue De Vanille, try these
Similar picks to try: Mugler A*Men (4 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Oajan (4 shared notes), Amouage Material (4 shared notes) and Amouage Outlands (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Absolue De Vanille?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Absolue De Vanille come out?
It came out in 2011.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.