Vanille de Cèdre

Vanille de Cedre is a 2018 release from the California-based Kyse Perfumes, well-established in my mind as a go-to house for gourmands, in particular, both high-performing and modestly-priced, a gem of independent perfumery. Vanille de Cedre follows suit with some of my favorites (like J and Oui Plus) in providing a nice, sweet woody balance of its eponymous notes, paired with the synthetic oakmoss that fosters a bit of an incense/myrrh vibe, reminiscent of Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser, which I intend to be a high compliment, as I love MOAT. Still, it retains its own identity, not being quite as dark or smoky as the IA offering. Overall, it feels balanced and complete, a reasonable weight assigned to both the vanilla and other elements. It’s rich, sweet, woody, and a nice option for cooler weather situations in particular, I’d say. Performance seems great and the pricing, as with all Kyse offerings, is outstanding, with not only 60ml for $54 but also a larger 100ml option at $80. I might very well have to nab a bottle of this after sampling her latest nine or so fragrances. Bravo to Terri Bozzo for another great creation. 8 out of 10

SO excited to get my Kyse order yesterday! Today I put on Vanille de Cedre and have been basking in it all day. Immediately it is strong vanilla (very much like Bonbons a la Vanille), but then that blast of cedar that follows soon after is pure heaven. All day long I've been able to smell this beautiful juxtaposition of sweet and "not quite spice" that read as super creamy. And then it hit me that it really was turning into a white chocolate smell...!!! Oh. My. God. I freaking love this. Then, I went into Walgreens and saw some Fantasy gift sets and I thought, okay I'm going to layer this on top. Holy white chocolate frosting and cupcakes goodness! I'd say that if you loved the original Fantasy (with the strength that it supposedly used to have, although I personally never got to witness), then you absolutely MUST layer Fantasy (current) with Vanille de Cedre. You will NOT be disappointed.

Absolutely beautiful and unique fragrance! Perfect balance of vanilla and cedar and the scents compliment each other so well. Not too strong, not too light. This easily lasts 5-8 hours; excellent performance and silage. I get so many compliments every time I wear this, which is basically every day as it's become my new favorite fragrance.

Omg, this is GOOD!! This smells like a stronger version of one of my favorites, Sorcellerie Don't Whistle In The Woods. I'll be needing a larger size of this one!!

This is a very pleasant vanilla and cedar fragrance. The cedar is strong and spicy in the opening and for at least the first hour (might seem obvious, but you really have to like cedar to enjoy this). There is a realistic, slightly bitter dryness to the wood that keeps this fragrance from becoming too sweet, although it does sweeten up significantly as the vanilla takes center stage. Sillage isn’t impressive but the longevity is. I don’t personally see myself wearing this as there are vanillas I prefer, but I’d love it in a candle!