Bourbon vanilla

Bourbon vanilla (Madagascar) is one of the most used raw materials in perfumery, especially as a base note. Extracted from the Vanilla planifolia orchid, it brings a warm, slightly creamy and balsamic sweetness. Vanillin, its synthetic version, is more accessible but less nuanced. The great houses often combine both to achieve the desired depth.

Vanilla is the most universally loved note in perfumery. It warms, reassures and seduces. On the skin it blends with musks to create intimate, lasting accords. Vanilla fragrances often have a soft sillage and excellent longevity, sometimes beyond 8 hours.

Bourbon vanilla is mainly used as a heart note, the central identity of the composition. It belongs to the following olfactory families: Oriental, Floral Oriental, Gourmand Oriental, Amber, Woody Oriental — oriental bases bind the notes together and ensure a fragrance lasts through the hours. At BrazaScent, Parfums de Marly, Yves Saint Laurent, Kilian Paris and 2 other houses use this note in 5 compositions available as decants.

BrazaScent offers 5 decants featuring bourbon vanilla, including Althaïr , Muse and Piña Paraíso. Each decant is available in 2ml, 5ml, 10ml or 30ml, drawn directly from the original bottle. It's the fairest way to try this note on your skin before investing in a full bottle.