LavenderHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
Annick GoutalThe nose · 19 fragrances · also made Vetiver (1985)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Goutal · Sold as unisex
Eau de Lavande
The quiet tranquility of an early afternoon in a sunlit library, where the scent of lavender mingles with warm wooden shelves and subtle vanilla notes.
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Eau de LavandePremium · $100–250
61%Similar accords, often for lessLavender & Vanilla Relax · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Eau de Lavande by Goutal, launched in 1981 and crafted by Annick Goutal herself, is a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of French refinement with its aromatic complexity. The composition opens with a vibrant blend of lavender and spices, giving way to warm tones of tonka bean and vanilla. This interplay between freshness and warmth creates a distinctive olfactory experience that is both soothing and engaging.
Eau de Lavande is best applied sparingly; its aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting. Two sprays will allow the rich base notes to develop over time, creating a lasting warmth that pairs well with cooler temperatures.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Lavande, Goutal
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Annick Goutal
From concert pianist to perfumerAnnick Goutal, born in France in 1946, first trained as a pianist before turning to modeling — a path that brought her to Grasse, where she discovered perfumery.
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The originalEau de LavandeGoutal · Premium · $100–250Victoria's Secret · 2020Lavender & Vanilla RelaxAll 2 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.19 (410)55%Match
Joop · 2022Joop! Homme Le Parfum Joop!Shares Lavender, Tonka bean and Vanilla$40–100★ 3.98 (803)64%Match
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2007Le Male Scuba DiverShares 4 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 4.45 (38)60%Match
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2012Le Male GladiatorShares Lavender, Tonka bean and Vanilla$40–100★ 4.00 (59)
With Guerlain L’Heure Dorée 2026
Adds woody, powdery and oud; shares two accords.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 9%.