by La Maison de la Vanille
Vanille Fleurie de Tahiti is a sweet, creamy vanilla gourmand with a tropical floral heart that feels both luxurious and approachable. It opens with a lightly sparkling bergamot and a faintly sweet citrus note that quickly yields to a rich vanilla base tinged with tonka bean and benzoin. The ylang-ylang is present but not dominant, blending into the vanilla to create a soft, sugary floral warmth. As it dries, the fragrance settles into a gentle, powdery vanilla-amber dry-down with subtle incense and a balsamic warmth that gives it depth without heaviness. The scent wears close to the skin, with moderate sillage, and lasts for several hours, though some find it fades too soon. The overall impression is of a dessert-like, tropical vanilla with a clean sweetness that’s best suited for cooler months, particularly autumn or winter. Despite some internal divide, it's widely considered a crowd-pleasing, feminine-leaning vanilla that doesn’t stray into the harsh or overwhelming—though some find it too sweet or synthetic in parts.