Atelier des Ors Lune Féline, Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Jovoy Paris Fire at Will by Olya Bar©
When it comes to vanilla scents, it’s impossible to limit the conversation to just a few—every decade and every fragrance genre has gifted us multiple gems that deserve a closer look. That’s why we’ve decided to explore the best (in our opinion) vanilla fragrances in a three-part co-curated series. In part two, we’ll delve into more recent niche releases: Atelier des Ors Lune Féline, Jovoy Paris Fire at Will, and Parfums de Marly Althaïr with each highlighting a different facet of this regal ingredient.
For us, vanilla is timeless. Its appeal lies in its ability to evoke a primal sense of warmth and indulgence, conjuring memories of sugar-laden delights and delivering a dopamine rush with every spritz . Especially with the Northern Hemisphere entering the autumn season, vanilla brings eternal comfort and will forever be a reminder of life’s sweetest pleasures.
Atelier des Ors Lune Féline Photo by Olya Bar©
Atelier des Ors Lune Féline (Marie Salamagne) 2015: Marie Salamagne with the creative direction of Jean Phillipe Clermont composed a vanilla is a complex, smoky indulgence that feels like a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream. I once had a dessert where vanilla ice cream was smoked with balsams and woods under a glass dome, releasing each ingredient’s full richness. It was decadent, balmy, and salty all at once, just like Atelier des Ors Lune Féline. In this fragrance, you can almost taste the animalic ambergris, fragrant cinnamon spice, and the warm musk that lingers on your skin. If you’re a fan of smoky vanilla, this is the one. And those swoon-worthy gold flakes swirling in every bottle? It’s pure visual magic.
Notes: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper; Woodsy Notes, Ambergris, Styrax, Cedar, Green Notes; Tahitian Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Musk.
Jovoy Paris Fire at Will Photo by Olya Bar©
Jovoy Paris Fire at Will (Vanina Muracciole) 2021: One cannot talk about vanilla fragrances without mentioning Jovoy Paris Fire at Will. This is a warm, fluffy, and voluptuous scent, with powdery mimosa flowers adding their floral softness to vanilla dusted with brown sugar, resting on a base of golden amber and musk. It’s a sensual, sweet, and enveloping gourmand that will literally sweep you off your feet. Of the three, this is the sweetest and will satisfy even the most intense sweet tooth. I adore it and never hesitate to lavishly douse myself in it, feeling like I’m floating in a cloud of sugary dreams—sophisticated, luxurious, and perfectly suited for a grown-up.
Notes: Vanilla, Mimosa; Vanilla Brown sugar; Amber, Musk, Vetiver
Parfums de Marly Althaïr Photo by Olya Bar©
Parfums de Marly Althaïr (Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis) 2023: Parfums de Marly Althaïr is one of the most intriguing blends in the Parfums de Marly collection. It opens with a boozy burst of caramelized orange blossom and the delicious spiciness of cinnamon, instantly evoking the feeling of holidays in France, where the sweet aroma of vanilla and orange blossom greets you as you enter cozy cafés and bakeries. At the heart is a rich chocolate praline with a gooey sweetness—meant in the best way possible. The dry down is all about roasted tonka and candied almonds, like the perfect little snack during a winter stroll through the park. It smells familiar and sophisticated, making you return to it repeatedly, much like a favorite childhood dessert that always triggers sweet memories of the holidays and the comforting warmth of vanilla swirling in the air.
Notes: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Bergamot; Bourbon Vanilla, elemi; Praline, Musk, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Candied Almond, Tonka.
–Olya Bar, Editor
Disclosure: From our own collections. Olya was sent Fire At Will for this article.
Atelier des Ors Lune Féline photo by Olya Bar©
Thanks to the generosity of Atelier des Ors, we have a draw for a 100ml flacon of Atelier des Ors Lune Féline for one registered reader in the USA, EU & UK ONLY. You’ll need to register here, or your comment won’t count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what you enjoyed most about this co-curated “contemporary vanillas” part 2 post, and where you live. The only perfume for giveaway is Atelier des Ors Lune Féline. Draw closes 09/27/2024
Read Part 1 here
Articles in this series are written by Olya Bar. Fragrances are co-curated with me and the concept was suggested to Olya, who rose to the occasion beautifully – Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief
All photos are by Olya Bar.
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