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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
Vanilia
The quiet intimacy of an old library where the scent of vanilla and wood mingle with the faint aroma of aged paper and leather bindings.
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VaniliaPremium · $100–250
74%Similar accords, often for lessBare Vanilla Daydream · 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.
Launched in 1978 by L'Artisan Parfumeur and crafted by Jean-François Laporte, Vanilia is an Oriental Floral fragrance that marries the warmth of vanilla with woody and powdery accords. The composition opens with a rich, enveloping vanilla note that quickly intertwines with yellow florals and balsamic undertones, creating a depth that feels both comforting and slightly nostalgic. The warm spicy elements add a subtle tension, ensuring that Vanilia remains complex rather than cloying.
Vanilia is best applied in a concentrated form due to its parfum concentration. One or two sprays are sufficient, as the fragrance develops slowly on the skin over time. It pairs well with cooler weather but can also be enjoyed year-round for its comforting warmth.
Fig. 01 — Vanilia, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Jean-Francois Laporte
The founder of niche perfumeryJean-François Laporte was a French perfumer born in 1948 who founded Sisley in 1972, later selling it to Count Hubert d'Ornano, before establishing L'Artisan Parfumeur in 1976 — one of the first niche fragrance houses — offering an alternative to mass-market perfume through rare and unusual materials like celery, ginger, basil, and osmanthus.
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 16%.