by Agonist
Vanilla Marble unfolds as a fresh, coconutty vanilla with prominent almond and tiare floral notes, creating a gourmand impression reminiscent of beachside suntan lotions, cotton candy, and cool marble. Its opening is thick, sweet, and somewhat synthetic—leaning toward tropical fruitiness and a synthetic vanilla-lipstick gourmand style—before drying down into a cool, ambery, powdery base with sandalwood and tonka. The scent is notably linear and watery on some skin chemistries, with a fair degree of sillage and moderate longevity, but performance varies—some report fading quickly, others note long-lasting diffusion. The dominant notes shift from sweet gourmand tang to a softer, amber-resinous drydown, though not all find the evolution compelling. It is a sweet, summery vanilla with a playful, beachy vibe, best suited for warm days, with minimal change from day to night. The fragrance is divisive—some find it deeply comforting and lush, while others find it cloying, plastic, or even medicinal. It carries a strong personality: both refreshing and slightly artificial. It is not a complex or evolving scent, but one that appeals to lovers of simple, skin-hugging gourmands with tropical, sun-drenched flair.