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.

I love this fragrance. To me it's a very conforting vanilla which smell like a cozy home and you want to cuddle. I'll say it might tends a bit more feminine but can be wear by both sex (I'm a men). The only things that are not good is the projection and the longevity. Projection/sillage is moderate and can be discrete if you don't spray a lot, don't be shy. Longevity is 6h. For the people below who compare this to Eau Duelle, in my opinion this fragrance is better. Eau Duelle is very basic here you get something more complex while staying simple and heartwarming. One that is pretty similar to me is Chloé Vanilla Planifolia and got better projection.

What a beauty! Soft, salty vanilla with a hint of florals and a super subtle hint of leather (though it might just be my imagination?). Though Couleur Vanille is a vanilla perfume, it isn’t your typical sweet/gourmand vanilla scent. It has an elevated and balanced composition that suggests class, poise and confidence. I wear Couleur Vanille on date nights mostly during the Summer but not exclusively. All in all, Couleur Vanille is a treat, a delightful and grownup vanilla scent for either men or women. I first sampled it at Luckyscent before I purchased a full bottle. It isn’t blind buy safe because of that salt-y note.

I've posted on this perfume before, but when I put it on it makes me want to add some more! I think they should have named it Crème Brûlée. It would really suit it: rich warm vanilla, salt, deep, a bit burnt, very gourmand, potent. I prefer it for winter, it's like a warm comforting dessert. The opening has these flowery notes that I like less, but they don't last long. They are very similar to MEMO's MADURAI. In some ways this perfume sort of belongs in the exclusive line of perfume by Chanel. But then with an artistic twist from LP.

absolutely in my top 3 and will likely remain there for the rest of my life. a vanilla that isn't overly sweet—counterbalanced beautifully by the salt and immortelle. smells summery, but i'd wear it any time of the year. delicate, comforting, on a walk surrounded by flora and smelling vanilla carried by a sea breeze. my only gripe is that its sillage and longevity aren't as strong as i would like. i suppose that makes it more intimate. however, i will often pick up clothes i wore a few days prior and get a delicious whiff of it.

I tested this thinking it won't be anything special and it ended up becoming my signature fragrance, winning over my whole top 5. It's probably the most long-lasting L'Artisan fragrance (at least on me), easily staying on my skin for 6-8 hours, compared to 3 hours tops for most of my other favorites from the brand. It's classy but whimsical, suitable for daily wear but full of character, cozy, and always intriguing. I get mostly salt, bergamot, cashmirwood, and vanilla. I hope they never discontinue it!

It is so beautiful 😍 thanks to the salt and flowers it is not too sweet but airy and breezy, and at the same time a bit oily, natural-smelling vanilla, grounded by cashmerean. It is on the softer side, very unusual, long lasting. It's very lovely fragrance and it sparked my interest in the brand.. I wouldn't compare it to Olympea - it is completely different smell in my opinion (Olympea was a 'no' for me, because of the strong note of ambergris which I find nauseating - I had to give away my bottle).

This is undoubtly for me the best vanilla on the market, the best l’artisan scent and the way it floats in the air is just gorgeous and elegant. I am so in love with this hand has nothing to do with Juliette HAG. Quality of raw material and ingredients are just a step above all here. A true tribute to vanilla using the most expensive raw material. 10/10

If you use just a very small drop on your arms it smells like coming back from the beach, salty, sandy, sweet, natural. But you should really use a tiny amount, otherwise it's a super strong vanilla. I prefer this fragrance for the coldest winter days, as it is heavy and warming, and just smells better with lower temperatures.

This such a comfortable scent to wear. Floral vanilla just a with a pinch of salt to balance. Very cozy, homey, not something you would wear to make a statement, but something just for yourself. I see why people compare it Vanilla Vibes and Olympea, but to me, those are too commercial smelling, not the same.

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A grown up vanilla, the one that smells lady, not girlie.. Nothing immature with it. The salty notes lightens the sweetness of vanilla. It smells luxurious and "rich". An expensive version of olympea PR. If you love quality vanilla, you cant go wrong with it.

A favourite! It may not blow your mind, but it’s comforting, cozy, and relaxing, evoking the essence of summer. Although similar to Eau duelle, I don’t detect any green notes, instead, there’s a subtle cashmere-like floral nuance.

Wonderful! This splendid scent captured and fascinated me for its balsamic, salty, warm and persuasive notes, ..yes persuasive, this perfume cradles me like the waves of the sea, it gives me a sense of peace and tranquility.

Delicious, easy to love scent that lasts and lasts. It’s salty quality makes it almost ‘skin like’, and a part of you. It’s a rather sensual scent that’s not too sweet. It almost smells like the foil of chocolate... So good

A frothy, soft, sea-brined vanilla, warm and diaphanous and tinted with breezy, milky florals. Silky mermaid dresses, salt-kissed skin, the enchanted blush of sunset—the glow of some impossible, ephemeral summer love.