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Sel-Vanille
by Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi
Sel-Vanille from Maison Tahité presents a light, marine-tinged vanilla that leans toward soft, fresh elegance. It opens with a gentle aquatic and salty profile—like vanishing sea foam on warm skin—supported by modest herbal and woodsy nuances. The aroma evolves into a creamier, lightly sweet vanilla base, where jasmine and cedar add a delicate floral warmth and depth, though some note that the jasmine dominates in the dry down, creating a more feminine, flowery impression. The scent is well-balanced and coherent, especially in the dry down, where salted vanilla and a faint, clean woodiness emerge, evoking beachside scents with minimal mineral or sharpness. Performance is moderately long, lasting several hours, with moderate sillage and a soft projection that rarely exceeds intimate to moderate levels. The fragrance feels most on par with refined aquatic vanillas—feminine-leaning yet unisex in concept, suitable for daytime wear in warmer months.
Pros
- +Delicate marine and salty vanilla accord that feels fresh and clean
- +Smooth and well-integrated dry down with vanilla, cedar, and a hint of jasmine
- +Good longevity and moderate performance for its price point
Cons
- −Thick floral cloud in the dry down makes it feel more feminine than intended
- −Synthetic tone or mango lassi-like quality noted by some
- −Limited sillage and projection, making it less noticeable at a distance