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It’s time we put some respect on vanilla’s name.
Byrdie
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It’s time we all admitted that vanilla is good.
Byrdie
I love the spice, and I’m not afraid to declare it.
See, the thing with vanilla is that it’sincrediblyversatile.
Like rose, vanilla can be pulled in many directions to consistently show up in new and exciting ways.
It’s time we put some respect on vanilla’s name.
When it comes to fragrance, vanilla is inalmosteverything you’re already wearing.
As much as I love vanilla (have I mentioned that?
Many brands overdo the note, only to have the final product be cloying and headache-inducing.
Vanille Antique does the opposite.
As a vanilla apologist, I would have preferred something stronger.
Still, you realize its worth the chase when you could smell it.
The Notes
The fragrance begins with freesia and plum, which is a great start.
Here, it adds a ripe tanginess that enhances the scent’s expected sweetness.
The base is held down by cistus oil which is warm, woody, and spicy.
The Bottom Line
Byredo took a polarizing note and created something equally unique and charming.
Vanille Antique takes a more accurate approach to vanilla, blending it with notes that let it breathe.
The scent gives us an ultra-approachable, timeless option perfect for year-long wear.
Vanille Antique fills a needed space in the Byredo collection.
Many of Byredo’s recent scents have been intense, heady, and commanding.
You should try it becauseit’s okay to admit it: You love vanilla, don’t you?
