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Vanille Chocolat
by Les Senteurs Gourmandes
Vanille Chocolat is a gourmand fragrance that leans heavily into the patchouli-sweet family, closely resembling Angel but with a more natural, less complex profile. It opens with a straightforward honey-vanilla sweetness, which some users describe as beautiful for the first 45 minutes, though the scent quickly shifts toward a tobacco-tinged patchouli dry down. While some appreciate its affordability and longevity, others find the chocolate note faint or absent, instead experiencing a sweet, slightly syrupy, or even sweaty aroma. The projection is moderate to strong, with a notable presence at night, and it performs moderately well, though not consistently. It shares similarities with Angel EDP and The Taste of Fragrance, but several users question the lack of chocolate character, feeling it more akin to a patchouli-heavy gourmand than a true chocolate perfume.
Pros
- +Strong initial sweetness with honey and vanilla that some find beautifully evocative
- +Decent longevity and projection, especially for its price point
- +Affordable and natural formulation, which appeals to gourmand lovers seeking value
Cons
- −Lacks a true chocolate character, with many describing it as patchouli-dominant or chemically sweet
- −Dry down is not well received by those who dislike tobacco or sweet patchouli
- −Some users report a sweaty or off-putting final impression, especially on clean skin