Couleur Vanille

An exquisite vanilla perfume, very modern, very rich, intriguing and at times strange. You can tell that its a creation from the maker of most of the MEMO Paris perfumes, but with a twist that makes it a L'Artisan fantasy. The quality is amazing, it lasts all day long but is not overpowering. It is so potent that it stays on clothes for about a week (if not washed). The gourmand aspect of this often makes me think of Pastéis de Nata, the Portuguese custard tarts, or a slightly burnt, part crisp part soft crème brûlée. I am going to make a wild guess here, that this perfume is actually an ode to the laborious process of vanilla hand pollination, an homage to the local workers who make these scents possible. The salty notes could actually even come not from the sea breeze but rather from their own hands and bodies. It is the process of hand pollination that we smell, combined with the dreams and fantasies of those who work tirelessly. It is honoring somewhat tragic figures, who deserve our appreciation and attention. It's a salty / sweet vanilla with fresh and sour plants and fruit in a blend that makes it unusual, eccentric at times and weird, but always beautiful - like what you would expect from a ground breaking artisanal company like LAP. I love the dry down, when everything gets calmand salty like a walk back from the beach. Unlike what others say here the vanilla is very prominent but it's of the best quality with a superb mix of intriguing ingredients that make it so magnificent. It is those top notes that make this perfume stand out and better appreciated wearing and from a distance. Walking by the beach in the evening, it was the perfect companion to the sea breeze. Bravo !

I narrowed down 3 l’artisan to this one. I really wouldn’t normally like a fragrance like this (prefer fresh / citrus), but I just couldn’t stop sniffing the spray on my wrist, so went back to the store a second time and purchased this. I would describe this as a herbal vanilla scent. It is obviously vanilla dominant, but has a herbal quality to it, that I can’t put my finger on. Think floral vanilla with Benedictine or Jagermeister liqueurs (but not really), or some old style herbal medicine perhaps... it must be the immortelle, with yes a slight salty iodine note. I’m probably making it sound bad, but it has an intriguing herbal vibe which keeps the vanilla from being overbearing, and me guessing what that elusive note is (to my nose). The vanilla itself has a plant like quality to it, which conjures thoughts of a living vanilla plant, it’s green leaves and vegetal qualities blending seamlessly into the herbal accord. Honestly this is a little sweet for my usual tastes, and this doesn’t go well in hot weather for me personally. But, I have a relationship of intrigue with this perfume. It’s the opening floral vanilla, that dries into an almost bizarre blend of herbs with vegetal, rich natural vanilla. It is dreamy. Bottle is nice, with an excellent atomiser. I wear 3 sprays and it lasts the day. Overspray on a T-shirt lasted over a week. Not an every day wear. A very rich vanilla scent, ideal for autumn, or mild evenings.

Whoa, this juice is an absolute stunner for me!! This scent, as others have stated is a salty, vanilla,aquatic. Couleur vanille is gourmand but does it in a very light way. When I first spray it, I get an initial blast of alcohol that fades almost immediately, introducing your nose to calone (which I love). The calone note is reminiscent of Bvlgari Aqua marine, Acqua di gio, and Hugo boss. I know how this may sound to some niche snobs, but this works superbly well with the vanilla and salty accords. The combination is intoxicating and you can't help but smile when you smell this on your skin. Longevity on me is 8hrs+ and projection is above average. This is a summer vanilla but can work all year. Definitely unisex. Couleur Vanille is very unique for a vanilla scent, but super mass appealing which is a winner imo. Picture yourself at your favorite beach. When a warm summer day, starts to transition into cool, brisk evening, you're a sitting near the shore, eating a carton of vanilla ice cream, with some driftwood kicking there next to you just a few feet away while the waves are crashing!! If you're a lover of vanilla, this is a must have in your collection. Couleur Vanille is a masterpiece. 10/10

What a delicious Vanilla— delicate, elevated, elegant but still delivering heaps of pleasure and satisfaction. I immediately think of Van Cleef & Arpels vanilla orchidée due to the use of vanilla orchid, but where Coleur Vanille goes fuller and more sumptuous, Vanille Orchidée goes greener. Louis Vuitton Contré Moi lives in this territory of pristine vanillas as well. The most beautiful facets of Coleur Vanille seem to hover a few inches away from the surface of the skin— A sort of vanillic aura. The salt is a wonderful notion and I cant help but draw comparisons to its use in baking combination, salt and chocolate, salt and vanilla, ... like balsamic and strawberries... an ingredient which brings out even more power from others. For me I dont really smell "salt" as a note but rather I experience what it does to the vanilla. Bravo.

I am surprised to find myself obsessing so much over this fragrance. I am a vanilla fan, but tend to prefer herbal-type vanillas to those more gourmand. This gorgeous scent effortlessly walks the line between the two, with some fascinating aquatic notes thrown in. Upon first smelling this, I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I got a "Bath and Body Works" vibe because the vanilla struck me as so unapologetically synthetic. Giving it some time to open up on the skin, however, and the amazing combination of notes elevates this so it is both approachable and incredibly classy. The salt and ocean air notes last as long as the vanilla does, balancing it out and giving this scent a clean, airy quality. This fragrance makes me long for spring and summer, when perhaps I will give in to temptation and splurge for a bottle.