Blood OrangeOpens with
VanillaHeart
AmbergrisDries down to
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Houbigant · Sold as unisex
Vanille Imperiale
The cozy glow of a candlelit library where warm vanilla and floral notes intertwine with the subtle musk of aged leather bindings.
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Vanille ImperialePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessL'Amour · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Vanille Imperiale by Houbigant is a captivating Oriental Vanilla fragrance launched in 2024. Created by perfumers Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei, it opens with the bright zest of blood orange and bergamot, followed by the lush floral notes of rose, tuberose, and jasmine. The heart reveals the essence of vanilla, warm and comforting, supported by white floral accents that add a delicate complexity. The base is rich with musk, ambergris, and ambrette, creating an animalic warmth that grounds the composition in sensuality.
Apply Vanille Imperiale to pulse points for a subtle warmth that evolves throughout the day. The blood orange top note fades quickly, so layering it over a moisturizer can enhance its projection. Ideal for evening wear when you want a fragrance that feels intimate and inviting.
Fig. 01 — Vanille Imperiale, Houbigant
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Antoine Lie
The renegade of niche perfumeryAntoine Lie is a French perfumer born in Strasbourg who studied chemistry before training in Grasse under Jean Carles and completing an apprenticeship with Jean Guichard.
Co-created with Luca Maffei
Designer Houbigant
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The originalVanille ImperialeHoubigant · Premium · $100–250Lalique · 2013L'AmourShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.84 (2,350)53%Match
Jennifer Lopez · 2002GlowShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.63 (5,900)51%Match
Versace · 2001Metal Jeans WomenShares 6 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 3.68 (132)52%Match
Ard Al Zaafaran · 2023BarezShares 5 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.12 (32)
With Creed Santal Imperial
Adds woody, fresh spicy and aromatic; shares bergamot and ambergris.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 20%.