Vanilles du Monde is a set of five vanilla-based Eaux de Toilette from La Maison de la Vanille. Each of the fragrances focuses on vanilla from a specific country, and each is given a theme; Eau Noire du Mexique is called “the powdery accent” and has notes of bergamot, rose, jasmine, vanilla, iris, opoponax, tonka bean, and patchouli.
Eau Noire du Mexique starts with subtle spice notes and lots of bergamot…
This weekend I tried a few of the La Maison de la Vanille perfumes. I should preface my remarks by pointing out that I am not a huge vanilla fan, so it is no surprise that I’m not head over heels about any of these. Regardless, here goes…
Vanille Divine des Tropiques is vanilla with tropical florals (tuberose, hyacinth, jasmine, gardenia) and a dash of aldehydes. It has a synthetic smelling beachy fresh accord that does not agree with me. Into the “no” pile it goes…