Vanilla AbsoluteOpens with
Tonka BeanHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Parle Moi de Parfum · Sold as unisex
Looking for Vanilla
The intimate setting of an artisanal chocolate shop where the rich aroma of vanilla beans intertwines with the subtle complexity of tonka bean and the floral elegance of jasmine.
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Looking for Vanilla, launched in 2025 by Parle Moi de Parfum and crafted by Michel Almairac, is a sophisticated exploration of vanilla that goes beyond the familiar sweetness. The fragrance opens with Vanilla Absolute, presenting warm, creamy, and slightly leathery qualities. At its heart, Tonka Bean and Jasmine mingle to create an almond-like and powdery effect, enhanced by the luminous facets of sambac jasmine. The base is grounded by fractionated patchouli, adding a subtle woody structure that modernizes the composition. This balance of gourmand, floral, and woody elements results in a refined and intriguing profile.
Apply a light spritz to pulse points for a gentle, lasting warmth. The Vanilla Absolute in the top notes fades quickly, but the powdery Tonka Bean and woody Patchouli base notes will linger throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Looking for Vanilla, Parle Moi de Parfum
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
Designer Parle Moi de Parfum
More from the house · founded 2013 · France
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