Note Vanillée Nectar

Note Vanillée Nectar comes with a small information card inside the packaging explaining that, because natural Bourbon vanilla is used, the color of the fragrance may deepen over time and can even develop a faint purplish tone. This is considered normal and does not affect the scent. The note is important because it signals that the formula relies on natural vanilla rather than stabilized synthetic vanilla, allowing the material to evolve gradually. Turning to the scent itself, the fragrance does not present the typical, easily recognizable “vanilla” profile. On skin, the opening shows a soft sweetness with a slight fruity brightness, but that brightness is short-lived and soon gives way to a warm alcoholic tone. The rum and cognac facets are quite clear, and the texture is smooth, without sharpness or bite. It feels closer to a warm sweet liqueur than to a strong spirit. The vanilla seems dissolved into the liquid, becoming part of the overall sweetness rather than standing out as a distinct note. As time passes, the scent grows denser and settles closer to the skin. The most noticeable quality at this stage is a gentle warmth with a faint creamy and lightly powdery texture, yet the composition remains clean and controlled, without any heavy powder buildup. If florals are present, they function only as subtle accents rather than a central theme. The overall impression of the middle phase can be summarized as stability. In the drydown, the alcoholic tone recedes, leaving a soft sweetness over a smooth woody base. Amber and sandalwood bring calmness and persistence. The sweetness remains balanced—neither sticky nor dry. It feels like a sustained warmth rather than a fragrance driven by dramatic transitions. One common misunderstanding comes from the name, which emphasizes vanilla. In practice, vanilla does not appear as the main character. It acts more as a background tone, wrapped by the boozy warmth, amber, and woods. Anyone expecting a clear, dessert-like vanilla may find it less straightforward. Viewed from another angle, the fragrance reads more as a warm, gently boozy composition, with vanilla providing body and softness to the structure. Longevity is strong, and it is particularly well suited to autumn and winter.

Big boozy vanilla that lasts, lasts, and lasts. On my skin I can smell the citruses in the opening notes, but I really can't smell the jasmine. It almost goes straight to the base notes, VANILLA, rum, cognac, sandalwood... mmm delicious. Very well done, great sillage, amazing smell. This is good for cooler weather and evenings.

I love this one so much! Interesting vanilla in a luxorious way. I find it hard to describe... A bit old money vibe without being outdated. Perfect vanilla for special occassions. Sweet but at the same time not. Not cloying at all and not gourmand. Holy grail for me.

To me this is exactly the same as the original with added sweetness but in the air there’s no difference. If you have one you don’t need the other unless that’s what you want.

Wow this is so beautiful and timeless. It smells a tad bit old lady like to me but I dont care because old ladies smell great.