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What does Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire smell like?

Vanille Noire’s woody side tempers its sweetness in Erik Maarten Jeroen Zwaga’s August 2010 review for Geurengoeroe. He describes Jacques Cavallier’s composition around three vanilla origins—Bourbon, Tahiti and Uganda—with mandarin adding freshness and mimosa lending a sunny, velvety floral quality. For Zwaga, the surprise arrives in the base: cedar seems to absorb the vanilla, making it more restrained as the fragrance develops on skin.

Details

House: Yves Rocher
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: feminine
Year: 2010
Longevity: 6.9 / 10 · 356 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 6.1 / 10 · 313 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Fall (210 votes), Winter (207 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Evening (174 votes), Night Out (143 votes)
Scent Profile: Sweet, Gourmand, Woody, Spicy, Oriental
Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely recognized as a "dry" vanilla, favored by enthusiasts who find traditional gourmands too sweet or overwhelming.
Performance is characterized as subtle and intimate; while it lacks an aggressive scent trail, it is noted for being a reliable workplace fragrance that won't offend colleagues.
Many users appreciate the composition's "natural" feel, frequently noting that it avoids the synthetic or "plastic" smell common in budget-friendly vanilla perfumes.
It is highly regarded as a versatile all-rounder, though community sentiment leans toward wearing it in autumn and winter to maximize its woody warmth.
While now increasingly difficult to find, it remains a point of nostalgia for those who valued the high-quality ingredients used in the now-discontinued Secrets d'Essences line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanille Noire a very sweet fragrance?+

No, despite being classified as a gourmand, it is notably less sweet than mainstream releases. It focuses on the woody, spicy, and slightly leathery facets of the vanilla bean rather than a sugary accord.

How long does this fragrance typically last?+

It is known for moderate longevity. While it stays close to the skin as an intimate scent, users generally find it lasts through a standard workday, particularly when applied to clothing or layered with its matching body lotion.

Is this still available to purchase from retail stores?+

Vanille Noire has been discontinued as part of the phase-out of the Secrets d'Essences collection. It is currently only available through secondary markets and vintage resellers.

Can this fragrance be worn in the summer?+

While most popular in the fall and winter, the inclusion of mandarin orange and orange blossom gives it a transparency that allows it to work well on summer evenings without becoming cloying.

Appears in Collections

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What does Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire smell like?

Vanille Noire’s woody side tempers its sweetness in Erik Maarten Jeroen Zwaga’s August 2010 review for Geurengoeroe. He describes Jacques Cavallier’s composition around three vanilla origins—Bourbon, Tahiti and Uganda—with mandarin adding freshness and mimosa lending a sunny, velvety floral quality. For Zwaga, the surprise arrives in the base: cedar seems to absorb the vanilla, making it more restrained as the fragrance develops on skin.

Details

House: Yves Rocher
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: feminine
Year: 2010
Longevity: 6.9 / 10 · 356 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 6.1 / 10 · 313 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Fall (210 votes), Winter (207 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Evening (174 votes), Night Out (143 votes)
Scent Profile: Sweet, Gourmand, Woody, Spicy, Oriental
Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely recognized as a "dry" vanilla, favored by enthusiasts who find traditional gourmands too sweet or overwhelming.
Performance is characterized as subtle and intimate; while it lacks an aggressive scent trail, it is noted for being a reliable workplace fragrance that won't offend colleagues.
Many users appreciate the composition's "natural" feel, frequently noting that it avoids the synthetic or "plastic" smell common in budget-friendly vanilla perfumes.
It is highly regarded as a versatile all-rounder, though community sentiment leans toward wearing it in autumn and winter to maximize its woody warmth.
While now increasingly difficult to find, it remains a point of nostalgia for those who valued the high-quality ingredients used in the now-discontinued Secrets d'Essences line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanille Noire a very sweet fragrance?+

No, despite being classified as a gourmand, it is notably less sweet than mainstream releases. It focuses on the woody, spicy, and slightly leathery facets of the vanilla bean rather than a sugary accord.

How long does this fragrance typically last?+

It is known for moderate longevity. While it stays close to the skin as an intimate scent, users generally find it lasts through a standard workday, particularly when applied to clothing or layered with its matching body lotion.

Is this still available to purchase from retail stores?+

Vanille Noire has been discontinued as part of the phase-out of the Secrets d'Essences collection. It is currently only available through secondary markets and vintage resellers.

Can this fragrance be worn in the summer?+

While most popular in the fall and winter, the inclusion of mandarin orange and orange blossom gives it a transparency that allows it to work well on summer evenings without becoming cloying.

Is Vanille Noire suitable for men?+

Although marketed for women, the heavy emphasis on cedarwood and the lack of sugary sweetness give it a gender-neutral quality that many men find comfortable to wear.

How does the Uganda vanilla influence the scent?+

The Ugandan vanilla contributes to the suede-like, slightly smoky base of the perfume, distinguishing it from the more floral Tahitian and creamy Bourbon varieties used in the blend.

Accords

Notes

HeartCedarwood//Bourbon vanilla absolute//Tahitian vanilla absolute//Ugandan vanilla absolute//Mimosa absolute//Orange blossom absolute//Mandarin orange

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