Vanille by Yves Rocher

What a treat! I picked it up at a bazaar in 31-degree heat and couldn’t resist; I’m a sucker for sweets. It smells of pure vanilla dessert, very warm; it’s wearable in summer, but it’s the perfect companion for rain and cold—I’m dying to wear it in autumn. What a shame they’ve discontinued it.

What memories. They no longer make it, yet I don’t need the bottle to conjure its scent. I’d love to own it, though I wouldn’t wear it outside anymore as it doesn’t suit my style or personality. I don’t think it would have appealed to everyone either; it was very, very cloying. I don’t recall receiving compliments, and I’m not surprised; it was simply too sweet. I discovered it at a university seminar: it smelled of sugared vanilla for cakes, and I adored it. I asked a girl and she told me it was by Yves Rocher. I bought it and wore it at uni for years, until Prada Candy came along—sweet, but with more depth. Now I prefer earthier, less linear scents that offer more than just a sweetshop vibe. Even within gourmands, I seek a touch of ‘dirty’, like Scandal before its reformulation. But I’ll always hold fond memories of this cologne, which sparked my interest in perfumery.

I used it daily for going to class and work. Extremely sweet. Quite persistent at first, but not very long-lasting. My sister, a real sweet-tooth, told me someone would take a bite out of me just from smelling like dessert!

Ideal for bedtime; it feels so warm, as if it’s embracing you. Synthetic? Of course it is, and it smells synthetic, but that doesn’t make it ugly; it’s a lovely, linear, comforting and coquettish fragrance. I detect a very sweet vanilla. The longevity is moderate and the projection very soft; I wouldn’t wear it out, only at home, especially before sleep.

Lasts a proper long time – over twelve hours on skin and clothes, even days later. I like it, but I only use it sparingly because it smells like a heart attack to some and drives others mad; there’s no middle ground. I’ve never mixed it, but I think it could work well together; I’ll let you know if I get round to trying it.

Natural vanilla scent, super subtle and perfect for everyday wear. Nothing cloying or overly ambitious, just delicious and fresh vanilla, which is hard to find.

I adore it! It’s a delicious scent, like cookies or bonbons, sweet to madness, even to the point of waking the appetite in those who perceive it. I’ve received all kinds of positive comments; I wore it a lot at uni and they knew I was there solely by the scent, a quality we all seek. It’s quite economical, and for such a low price, you get a real gem. I don’t currently own it, but I won’t hesitate to buy it again when I find it. For those who love very sweet perfumes like me, you must try it.

Extremely cloying and artificial; more suitable for a quinceañera than real life. I was looking for a cookie and custard smell, and this isn’t it. I’ve discarded it. If you want rich, creamy vanilla, try Yves Rocher’s Vanilla Noire. The downside is it doesn’t last long on the skin.

I have it and it doesn’t work for me. Perhaps because it’s an eco-friendly line, it smells of dry, rough vanilla with no sweetness at all. Nothing like the gourmand vanilla I love. I remember using a vanilla Garnier shampoo as a teenager; it was the juiciest and warmest scent I’d ever smelled, unfortunately it’s no longer available.

Pure vanilla! It lasts well, with a soft scent and nothing cloying.