3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml

3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml

MATIERE PREMIERE

VANILLA POWDER

Name: VANILLA POWDER
Brand: MATIERE PREMIERE
Price: 320.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$320

Description

Vanilla Powder by Matiere Premiere offers a modern and luminous interpretation of vanilla, built on a striking contrast between the deep, dark facets of Madagascar Vanilla Absolute and an overdose of contemporary white powders. It opens with a unique dry gourmand quality, steering away from overly sweet notes, and quickly develops into a comforting and enveloping scent. The composition is structured by the woody, subtly smoky presence of Palo Santo, which prevents it from becoming a simple gourmand, while white musks provide a clean, radiant, and skin-like aura in the dry down. This fragrance is designed to be both intimate and addictive, leaving a sophisticated and long-lasting trail. Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard

Scent Profile

Vanilla

Powdery

Musky

Woody

Sweet

Coconut

Oriental

Notes

Top Notes

Coconut Powder

Heliotrope

Middle Notes

Vanilla

Base Notes

Vanilla Absolute

White Musk

Musk

Palo Santo

Coconut

Lactones

About MATIERE PREMIERE

Matière Première is a luxury fragrance brand founded by Aurélien Guichard, a perfumer who uniquely grows his own fragrance ingredients including Rose Centifolia, Tuberose, and Lavandin in the Grasse region of France. The brand's philosophy centers on revealing the raw beauty of natural materials by building each fragrance around one central natural ingredient used in high concentration (85-92% natural ingredients), creating bold, linear, and immediately identifiable signatures with lasting sillage.

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Perfumer

Aurélien Guichard

Aurélien Guichard, born in Grasse, France, is a seventh-generation perfumer from a family of flower growers and perfumers, including his father who was also a perfumer. He trained at the Givaudan school and built a distinguished 20+ year career creating blockbuster fragrances like Gucci Guilty and Tom Ford’s Soleil de Positano, while working for companies such as Givaudan and Takasago. In 2016, he established an organic Rose Centifolia farm in Grasse, founding Matière Première in 2019 to champion farm-to-fragrance luxury perfumery using his own cultivated ingredients.

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Reviews

5.0

Excellent26 reviews

MATIERE PREMIERE

5.0/5 • 26 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers generally praise Vanilla Powder for its exceptional performance and modern take on vanilla, often describing it as a powerful and addictive scent. Many appreciate its balance between dark vanilla and airy, powdery notes, making it a standout in the vanilla genre. It's frequently noted for its strong sillage and impressive longevity, making it a favorite for cooler weather.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many reviewers report 12+ hours of longevity, with some calling its sillage 'nuclear strength' and noting exceptional performance on fabrics.

Versatile appeal: It is often recommended for winter and autumn wear, suitable for both day and night, and described as sexy, seductive, and addictive.

Quality composition: Reviewers highlight its rich, dark, and gourmand vanilla profile, appreciating the contrast with white powders and the structuring effect of Palo Santo.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find it extremely difficult to wash off the skin, indicating a very tenacious formula.

Situational drawback: It can be divisive and potentially cloying for some, with a few reports of it causing headaches or nausea.

Not for all vanilla lovers: Die-hard 'cupcake vanilla' enthusiasts might find its modern, less sugary approach a significant departure from their preferences.