Velvet Vanilla
Peach in the opening gives Velvet Vanilla a fruity warmth before cardamom adds the spice that keeps the composition from moving directly into dessert territory. The vanilla and tonka bean heart is dense and rich, rose and jasmine giving the sweetness a floral register that broadens its appeal. Benzoin in the base deepens the vanilla in a way that synthetic vanilla accords cannot replicate, and sandalwood adds a creamy texture to the amber finish. This is warm, unapologetic, and built to last across a long evening.
Why We Carry This
Mancera's vanilla proposition is distinguished by the benzoin base, which gives Velvet Vanilla a resinous depth that positions it above the category average. The cardamom-peach opening sets up the vanilla heart with more context than most oriental vanillas provide. Reliable projection and longevity.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Peach
Heart notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Rose, Jasmine
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Benzoin
Character
Accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Floral, Amber, Woody
Perfumer: Pierre Montale
Launched: 2012