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Vanille Iconique
by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
Vanille Iconique offers a soft, fruity take on vanilla with a surprisingly prominent peach note in the opening, which lingers subtly throughout the wear. The fragrance evolves into a powdery, slightly smoky vanilla with cedar and sandalwood, giving it a complexity that some compare to Cheirosa 40 or The 7 Virtues’ Vanilla Woods. While it starts with a sweet, almost candy-like aura, the dry down reveals a darker, more earthy side—leaning into musk, benzoin, and a subtle tobacco-like smokiness that gives it a mature, nuanced character. Many find it more sophisticated than other vanilla scents from the same brand, especially those with a sugary or fudgy profile. Nevertheless, this smokiness can be bothersome for some, and its performance is modest—lasting only a moderate amount of time, particularly on skin. The scent projects moderately, with a warm, intimate sillage that feels best suited for cooler months and for daytime or quiet evening wear.
Pros
- +A mature, well-balanced vanilla with sophistication beyond typical sugary or candy-like versions
- +Notable peach and floral accents enhance the complexity, making it feel more layered than basic vanilla
- +Appeals to those who like a subtle smokiness and powdery depth without heavy musks or aromatics
Cons
- −The smokiness and benzoin-dominated dry-down can be too dramatically dark or unpleasant for some
- −Low longevity and moderate projection make it less suited for formal or long-wear situations
- −The unexpected peach note can be divisive—especially for those who dislike fruity nuances in vanilla