Infusion de Vanille

Brought (22W31C1, made in France) I blind buy this because I came across the great deal. I notice the Vanilla and Powdery note at first I think something like musk fragrance but instead powdery vanilla. (Sort of Allure Homme Blanche). Oh boy, how much can I be wrong? This is still very same with other soapy Prada (Iris, Iris cedre). But it doesn't smell pierced, like Iris base. Instead, it is a very soft but strong Semi-yellow/White floral soapy fragrance. It opens with citrus for a minute then it becomes strong creamy soap (not very sweet). With Vanilla nuance, vanilla is not sweet but definitely vanilla. what I pick-up next is Semi-yellow/White, I feel it is White Ylang Ylang. Almost mildly Frangipani but not. It is more White Ylang Ylang to my nose. That smoke note do add the soapiness it's not a dark smoke but more like White smoke add some dept. to the fragrance. As Time progress It's become more powdery than soapy. still have the soapy aspect. The Vanilla baby powder. Not bad, but not the best either. This fragrance dry down completely at 4 hours mark. Leaving totally powdery Vanilla (think of Cocoa in Dior Homme but it's vanilla instead). I really enjoy this, this is like 2nd Skin but creamy vanilla. I know this is a bit fictional but I think this is what Candor Faction in Divergent (I know it's a bad movie) would wear, very clean - neutral - minimal as possible. and I feel like I smell something like this in Soap before, you know the brand that age a bit. But I can't exactly pin-point. I will comeback here if I can finally remember. for now, I would rate this 9.5 / 10 - It is very Prada Infusion. Longevity : 9 hours (tame down significantly after 3 hours) Projection: Moderate, Intimate after 3 hours So for me Prada Infusion d'Iris -> Citrusy Luxury Hotel Soap (9/10 - It's ok, Fresh Citrusy Soap) Prada Infusion d'Vanille -> Vintage Sweet Soft-Floral Soap. (9.5/10 - It's pretty, soft-yellow floral creamy soap) Prada Infusion d'Cedre (fromer Iris Cedre) -> White Soap. (10/10 - It's engicmatic, hyper-clean soap) ===== Edit 1 : April 5, 2023 Final score for collection (I won’t pick up another from this line) Infusion de Cedre : 10/10 Infusion de Vanille : 9.5/10 Infusion de Iris : 9/10 Infusion de Mimosa : 9/10 Infusion de Orange Blossom : 8/10 Infusion de Rose : 7/10 ===== Extension 2 on September 22, 2024 I retest the whole Infusion line. And I finally figure it out... This smell like lite resort hotel ivory frangipani soap, the kind of OG 90’s scent. I think Vanille quite Similar to Iris, but instead of Citrus Luxury Hotel soap. Vanille is gentle, musky and relax. In early develope, this leans more soap skin, the freshly wash skin with hotel soap that feel fresh, soft floral and vanilla powdery, the is some fresh, lite aquatic quality (soft salty) that merge with white clean smoke and musk resulting in soapy like skin. The soft sweet syrup vanilla twine in scent. It soft sweet and relaxing. It’s predictable scent, as we walk into the best it lost soap quality and vanilla talcum, soft sweetness still remains. Slight animalic angelic enhance the scent gives enough musty feel. Smell like skin. It’s a CAMP scent, because it is more like experience encapsulated scent and I not sure rather anyone wants to smell like retro resort hotel. (The one with a lot of wood and sea breeze) but it’s nice. I still gives my nice score at 9.5/10 because it evokes something, at least for me. I want to smell like resort hotel soap. It’s bizarrely relaxing. 🙂

This is such a difficult review for me to write.... I am not a lover of vanilla perfumes, so I have no idea what inspired me to impulse buy this at the mall one day. At least it was on sale. When I tried this at the mall, I picked up a citrusy clean scent with a tad of sweetness. By the time I got home with my new bottle, the smell had gotten bitter in a way that really confused me. I figured at worst I could use it as a linen spray. The store I'd picked it up at was liquidating- there was no chance of returning it. Thankfully, the mall spray was the only time I ever got the citrusy to bitter notes. My actual bottle did smell a little like rootbeer the first few times I sprayed it, which I didn't particularly mind, as I was spraying it on my blanket more than anything. But this is eternal on clothes. After the third day of wondering what that cozy warm scent was, I realized it was what this perfume had matured to on my blanket. It smells almost like vanilla milk, the only way I can describe it is as cozy. I dug up the bottle from where it had migrated to the back of my closet in the week since I'd acquired it, and started testing it out on myself. Yes, the root beer scent is still there at first sniff, but the vanilla quickly pushes through. This does remain a skin scent, but it stays warm and wonderful for at least 4 hours noticeably, and then up until hour 8 i can occasionally catch whispers of it. It does occasionally remind me of baby formula, but not in a bad way. This is truly a comforting scent. She doesn't demand attention, but she doesn't shy away from it either. She is like a reliable friend- and easy pick that can be worn absolutely anywhere. Edit: this has become my new signature scent. To me it smells like a baby, but its comforting and gets me compliments.

I have a weakness for dry vanilla scents, and Infusion de Vanille is an excellent example. Simple and linear, yet good-quality and with points of interest, it is addictive. There is a lovely citrus undertone to the vanilla, giving it a fruity-fresh lift. IdV is vanilla-dominant from initial spray, a sweet, powdery vanilla. The smoke note isn't particularly prominent, but it adds a nice dryness to the vanilla. Tart bergamot complements the dryness here. The vanilla becomes softly spicy as it develops. The neroli adds a lovely orange undertone as well as soft floral sweetness to the vanilla. The angelica is an inspired addition, adding subtle herbal greenness. It fades to a powdery, dry vanilla skin scent. Sillage and longevity are moderate. It is transeasonal; a rare vanilla-dominant scent that works well in summer. Feminine-leaning in my opinion, the vanilla is rendered slightly edgy by the well-chosen complementary notes. The best vanilla I've encountered since Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille. 4.5/5.

After wearing this perfume almost daily for a year, I can confidently say that Infusion de Vanille by Prada has become my signature scent. The tart bergamot and smoky top notes beautifully develop into a photorealistic vanilla. Over time, the middle notes of neroli shine through, making the fragrance more floral and sweeter. Though not listed, I detect base notes of musk, leaving behind a musky skin scent with a sophisticated vanilla aftertaste. This is not a warm vanilla, which I personally love. I especially appreciate how almost bitter it is, thanks to the bergamot, smoke, and angelica. By the end of the day, the fragrance settles into a faintly sweet, almost sugary scent that reminds me of a kitchen after baking vanilla cakes. This sugary aroma develops more on my clothes, while on my skin, it leans towards a musky, herbal profile. It’s a more "grown-up" perfume, and I believe even those who dislike vanilla might enjoy it. One of my most favorite perfumes by a long shot.

Infusion de Vanille is unlike any vanilla I've ever smelled before, in the best way. I first tried her in a Sephora sampler set; the kind you get a voucher for a full size on. And of course, I'm a vanilla lover, so I knew I had to try this one. This is not your typical vanilla. This is a powdery, fairy-like masterpiece. I feel like a ballerina about to preform Swan Lake would wear this. If Swan Lake had a smell, it's this. I'm certain the angelica is what gives me the ballerina fairy-like vibes. Combined with the vanilla, and a light smokiness, it's very elegant. As it dries down, I feel that it gets a touch sweeter as the neroli mid and vanilla base starts to come through. Longevity and sillage are great, it will last you a good several hours and radiate around arm's length away. @GabbieSmithWindley is right, this definitely does smell like Angelique Noire and Vanille Insensee's lovechild.

Yet again I can't believe the bad reviews about this fragrance, it's absolutely stunning vanilla 😍 The two poles (positive/negative reviews), show how different we are all,, thus how differently we perceive scents/perfumes. This perfume for me personally (from all the vanillas I've tried and have) is my ultimate vanilla for summer and hot weather. I don't want anything in addition the fragrance to have, I don't want anything from its formula to be taken away. It is just perfect for my taste. The pyramid diagram shown above here on Fragrantica is accurate (citrus, vanilla.....floral) and It develops on my skin in the same order. Hope my review will help some people who are put down from the bad reviews to have the courage to try it.

Prada really surprised me today. I had the chance to test some of their scents from their Infusion line and I am officially impressed! These perfumes smell so natural and wear quite light so they are perfect for summer time. I even liked their take on iris... Infusion de Vanille is a gorgeous summertime incency, citrusy, green vanilla. Very pretty, powdery and approachable vanilla scent. Elegant and elevated perfume. Not your average vanilla releases these days. I really love in here the combination of sweet vanilla, light smoke, green angelica, bright, sparkling bergamot and fresh neroli flowers. Again, very pleasantly surprised by how different and beautiful Infusion de Vanilla smells!

This is a gorgeous fragrance. It's a perfect blend of freshness and warmth, expected and unexpected. I am 33 and this suits me very well, it's like a happy medium between the sugary sweet vanilla scents I used as a teen and the more "rich old lady" scents I may gravitate towards in the future. I also think this scent works well for both daytime and evening, as well as all 4 seasons of the year. I almost bought it as it's on sale for 100 Euros (normally 180!) but unfortunately it doesn't have the best longevity (but not the worst either). Will keep this one in my "maybe" pile.

That's lovely. Sweet, soft, creamy. It's obvious, but that's 100% vanilla forward. Sadly this smells too much like ethyl vanilline which makes it very very synthetic feeling. If there's real vanilla in there, it's completely hidden behind the synthetic wall. I find this pretty shocking to see so many people think this is more for female, this .. just smells like vanilla ? Weird. Maybe it's my skin but to me there's absolutely NOTHING feminine in there, the same way there's NOTHING masculine in here too, it's just vanilla, lol.

The fragrance opens on notes of smoked vanilla surrounded by contrasting notes of citrus and Mediterranean bergamot, sour, fresh, bright. The floral notes of neroli stand out superbly, harmoniously combined with fresh green notes of angelica, which emerge at the end, deepened by unexpected and creamy non-gourmand vanilla accords. Temporal olfactory evolution is pale, delicate, powdery and impalpable. Undoubtedly a wonderful fragrance with incredible evolutionary performances.

Equally sweet vanilla and strong smoke -- for those that love an equilibrium of duality. Does lean gourmand (it is noticeably sweet so beware). Weak longetivity and sillage (so disappointed man, Prada please fix). Either you would love or hate this. On it's own -- best for day wear for its simplicity. For night -- would be best if layered with another fragrant... although I did get compliments for this in the bedroom. Dries down to natural skin scent which is very raw/sexy.

A non-gourmand woody vanilla. Woody from the Angelica. Slightly soapy from the Neroli. Dry and not sweet. I personally don't get much citrus on my skin, but it is absolutely beautiful, and as long as you're expecting a woody vanilla, it should appeal. More suited to Autumn and Winter, but very wearable in Spring or cool Summer evenings, perhaps at a BBQ or enjoying the company of friends at your local beer garden. Longevity and sillage are both moderate.

My mother always dislikes my fragrances, this is one of my fragrances that she said nice. I think this one is cozy, mass-appealing and easy-going fragrance! Come on, this is NOT root beer. A light, clean, citrusy vanilla fragrance with Infusion DNA. The performance is quite nice too. Longevity is around 6hrs, soft to moderate sillage. Unisex, all seasons, great for layering too.

I fell in love with this fragrance immediately. This is the kind of vanilla I enjoy. It's very elegant, not too sweet and a little bit powdery. There is an underlying smokiness, a green quality from the Angelica and a freshness from the Bergamot. I would call this a minimalist fragrance but it truly stands out. I find it very versatile and not heavy at all.

Honestly this for me really smells like pure vanilla and I only smelt the bergamot after checking the notes because all the bergamot does it freshen the vanilla note and make it more of a delicate spring scent, it doesn’t over power whatsoever. You can find the tester at some Sephora stores!!

i got this as a gift from my lovely spouse. :-) I can't quite catch the bergamot, but it contributes a lovely freshness reminiscent of winter, and really uplifts this smoky vanilla from settling in the back of my throat. equally unique and beautiful.

Love this! The first vanilla scent I have ever liked! (And I have tried many..) I guess it is because it is not sweet or gourmand vanilla. I also love Infusion díris, so I guess I should continue trying the other "infusion scents" :-)

A lovely vanilla that will stay with you, but won't clear out an elevator. It is basic and simple, but that's the point of their one-note scents. The haters are always hysterical.

the most beautiful fragrance. smells like vanilla extract. it lasts for a long time on the skin and even longer on clothing. i get so many compliments when i wear this!

Unisex honestly, but as a girl it’s a sexy mature spicy vanilla, honestly different from a classic amber vanilla and a gourmand. I love it!