Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar

Imagine you are opening up a dark flask of Madagascar bourbon vanilla, only you're not going to bake a cake with it. Instead, this is the secret ingredient to the chocolate chip waffles you're making. Smell that? They come out of the waffle iron with the perfect amount of crispiness and you serve with caramel syrup and lavender lattes. Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar is a beautiful vanilla scent, straight up but well-rounded. The lavender note is much fainter than the notes would suggest, however, it smells chocolatey-caramel to my nose. When you get beneath the forward vanilla notes, there is a traditional amber with incense and a balsamic quality. Contrast to Vanille Franck Boclet: These are different, but both are vanilla forward scents. Citrus is more forward in VFB while lavender is more forward in VSdM, but they share the insense-y amber quality. Roughly equivalent performance. Comparison to Pacifica Island Vanilla body lotion: These are different, but I initially thought this was the closest vanilla scent to my nose. Over time I noticed the incense-y amber more in VSdM. The performance is much better than Pacifica Island Vanilla. The chocolate and caramel hints are done in a similar way. Comparison to Lira by Xerjoff: These are different, although these are both forward vanilla scents. The citrus is more prominent in Lira, and the lavender more prominent in Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar which also has a more noticeable incense-y amber. Overall: this is a classic and rich vanilla, great for layering or on it's own. Worth more than a decant. 10/10.

I didn't really know what to expect and never really heard of this house before, picked it up on sale as a blind buy. The aromatic notes intrigued me. I fall in love with this a little more each time I wear this. It's 85% custard-y sweet vanilla, the rest is sandalwood, smokiness from the incense, a bit of lavender and then just a touch of a coriander spiciness that comes through. For someone passing you by and getting a whiff of the projection, lavender and coriander is probably not very noticeable except it warms up the vanilla and makes it more than a one dimensional vanilla gourmand. I know a lot of reviews mentioned the lack of lavender, I prefer it because the blaring lavender in YSL Libre almost put be off the note for good when I tested that. I appreciate restraint sometimes. To me it's enough to just pique your nose that there's a je ne sais quoi depth without being able to pick out that it's lavender. I paid about $25 for 30mL on sale which is decent. While not an unusual combination, both the vanilla and sandalwood are very pleasant and smooth, as well as well balanced. Like the name suggests, it is akin to a madagascar baking vanilla, that is dark brown toffee-type of vanilla, not a bright screechy vanilla akin to say Body Shop. It's not so sweet that others may find it cloying or headache inducing, IMO, because of the round warmth.

Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar opens with a subtly refreshing and spicy combination of bergamot and lavender with a touch of coriander and thyme. The lavender smoothly transitions into a smoky vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver with a hint of geranium heart. The vetiver and geranium fade and my favourite combination of vanilla and sandalwood settles into a glorious base. It’s warm and cozy but also mysterious and misty. It’s slightly powdery, woody, soft and musky. It smells like dreams and adventures. It smells exotic but homely. It smells like markets and gardens. It reminds me of the song 'Scarborough Fair.' It smells Celtic. It smells magical. It’s rather sexy, both cool and warm as well as being gender-neutral. It’s slightly honeyed with a touch of floral sweetness. It’s mature and worldly and easily wearable. You could wear it anywhere and at any-time and it’s sooo affordable. It’s got medium sillage and lasts about 5 hours. I brought the set of all 5 La Maison de la Vanille 15ml EDT’s. I love this collection and think it is a must for vanilla-lovers. I applaud this wonderfully blended perfume. I carry it with me in my purse and will by the 100ml FB when I run out.

This is a GROWN UP vanilla perfume. It trumps any and all of the vanilla perfumes I have tried, including my beloved Vanilla Fields and all of it's sister scents produced by La Maison. It is french, "herb-y", and FABULOUS. It mixes well with warm skin and is unobtrusive yet leaves an impression of you with other people that exudes warmth and caring and sensuality that is not an overt sexual smell, just a scent that let's people know you are comfortable with your femininity and are happy to be in your own shoes. I received compliments on this parfum (when I could not smell it on myself) from the woman at the ferry landing (seattle), the man at the gas-station, my husband and the bag-boy at Safeway all in one evening. They are quite affordable, especially since you do not need much. I highly recommend the "Divine des Tropiques" sister body lotion to go with it. It smells like you have been on a vanilla plantation in the sun while visiting Ibizia. Love it!

Another lovely offering from La Maison de la Vanille, Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar is very similar to Vanille Noire du Mexique, both very agreeable vanillas that aren't influenced by a ton or floral or spicy characteristics. But where Mexique is provocative and dark, Madagascar is subtle and blended with woods. I really don't get too many of the listed notes---sure, lavender could be in the mix but apart from that, the florals are unusually shy and I'm mostly left the with mixed base of sandalwood, incense, and vetiver, which are all subservient to the main vanilla note, as with most of the other La Maison de la Vanille fragrances. Performance is solid for an EDT. I might have to get a full bottle of this in addition to the Mexique. Impressively blended and very pleasant. A recommendation for vanilla lovers. 8 out of 10

tra le varie fragranze a base di vaniglia che ho nella mia collezione, questa è sicuramente la più fresca e aromatica. le prime note sono esperidate e con un lieve accenno di lavanda. poi la vaniglia bourbon, quella buona e aromatica, fa il suo ingresso senza essere esageratamente gourmand, accompagnata da sandalo e vetiver. la fine del viaggio è un gradevolissimo assestamento su un accordo fumoso, probabilmente un mix di vaniglia e incenso, che rimane molto vicino alla pelle con un piccolo tocco muschiato. molto buono.

I bought the set (5 x 15ml) of these from their website which I thought was actually a really reasonable price to give them all a good go. I actually really like all of them. Really light summer fragrances, completely inoffensive. They smell good quality, they don't smell synthetic. Really can't fault them. The only reason I wouldn't reach for them every day is perhaps they can smell a bit soapy and they are very sweet too.

A quality vanilla scent with aromatic tendencies that elevate the simplicity of vanilla. Lavender is quite perceptible and makes the scent as fresh as a piece of mint chocolate. It's the kinda gourmand that fills you with serotonin and dopamine and adds a touch of natural freshness and verdancy. I don't get any incensy tendencies but that might be my nose. A big love

The sandalwood/incense base notes here make this the perfect warm, sultry vanilla. From the sampler set, this is the only one I've purchased in its full size, and I do find I liked my 10 year old one more, so worth waiting for this to age. I wear a lot of sandalwood/incense based perfumes, so I often layer this with them. Definitely the ride or die from the bunch.

after 30 minutes, Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar reminds me of L de Lolita, which i love. this is powdery, spicy, all balanced and warmed by the vanilla. when i first applied it, it did have a slight tinge of "wet dog", but that disappeared quickly. i love this. it's very sensual, very feminine, very grown up vanilla.

this is so warm and delicious!! it gives me a little bit of shalimar? like shalimar's friend of a friend perhaps. fantastic!!

Wonderful Vanilla, warm, sexy, with a hint of spices that make it not obviously sweet. I absolutely LOVE it!

This perfume is delicious, and coming from someone who cannot stand sandalwood is quite a statement. I find sandalwood to be a very masculine and dominating scent, no matter the concentration it always takes over and ruins what is suppose to be "feminine." Not to mention sandalwood for me is headache inducing. But here it works and I love it. At first application you get a lot of sandalwood, but the quickly dissipates as it settles down and vanilla pops into the foreground. If you hate sandalwood like me, don't worry. It is not a dominant note, here it serves to add something to the overall formula that keeps the vanilla from being cloying or juvenile. Sandalwood and a background of soft smokiness blend together behind the vanilla, creating a sensual sort of harmony to this. I can see the florals becoming more apparent depending upon your skin chemistry, but for me they stay nice and quite in that background blend of sandalwood, smokiness, and a light touch of the smooth, creamy licorice depth that vetiver always adds to a perfume. Very much identical to Lavanila's Pure Vanilla, and if you have that I'd say you won't need this. It's just slightly a more of a grown-up's vanilla that Pure Vanilla is because of the sandalwood. But if you own neither and are looking for a deeper and more smokier version of Pure Vanilla, then this for you.

Oh! This is heavenly! Madagascar is "I can't stop lifting my wrist to my nose to sniff it" gorgeous! Some have said that it reminds them of Lea too, and I totally agree. But to me, I love Madagascar so much more! And it lasts longer than Lea does on me too. It's all snugly bugly and goes soft and creamy, with the sandalwood and lavender coming through beautifully....It's a tad close too, to Mexique, but Mexique is a bit soapy, maybe it's the rose and jasmine in it? Of the 5, I think Madagascar could be my favourite with Antilles coming an extremely close second, but oooh, I don't know...I love them all!

A brand that chose one note to excel in Usually there offerings are spectacular Although similar to each other but with different styles that sometimes demand respect but sometimes such is this one is a little bit underwhelming Supposedly the aromatic variation of the line but the only aromatic effect was in the opening and for a little while Could’ve appreciated a more bold attempt of and extra does of aromatics being lavender or else In the dry down it’s the same vanilla that the house uses which is nice and sweet A safe bet which I understand but I would’ve preferred more innovation for a good idea

This is a lovely fragrance that accentuates the natural facets of vanilla, hence the more mature feel to it. The opening is on the aromatic and smoky side, while the drydown is smoother and cozier. After around two hours of wear, I get the impression of a tamer and softer Shalimar, not too dissimilar to Shalimar L‘Essence. Vanille Sauvage de Madagascar is a definite must-try for those who love exploring vanilla fragrances.

This is a nice, subtle vanilla with a small hint of spices. Not too heady or too sweet, this is an easily wearable vanilla for every hour of the day. It starts quite loud with a big sillage, but one hour later it melts into the skin leaving a warm, comfy feeling. Lasting power is good and in fact the price is good too. But to be honest, I prefer the darker, more luscious Vanille de Mexique.

Just received the 5 pack and tried this one first. Can def smell the citrusy bergamot as someone else said. I also agree that this would be a nice scent on a man. Could def be worn here in Australia in the summer which is unusual for a vanilla. I do not get much smokiness from this. For me it's not enough vanilla bang, but it is really nice. Not a linear vanilla and enjoyable to wear.

It's a powdery vanilla scent and not much else. Perhaps a bit of smokiness but I am getting mostly vanilla and powder. It's nice and pleasant and non-offensive but it doesn't "wow" me like other vanilla-forward scents have. A like but not a love for me. I WILL be trying to see how this layers with other fragrances that need a bit of vanilla "lift".

I really appreciate how unisex this is and the subtle complexities. The vanilla that runs through Vanille Sauvage is dark and infused with smouldering lavender blossoms. This smoky mix took some getting used to, but as the more sharp herbal elements faded I realised, six hours later, that I quite liked it. One to test again for sure.