3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml

1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml

3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml

MATIERE PREMIERE

Vanilla Powder Extrait

Name: Vanilla Powder Extrait
Brand: MATIERE PREMIERE
Price: 420.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$420

Description

Vanilla Powder Extrait by MATIERE PREMIERE offers a distinctive take on vanilla, moving beyond typical gourmand territory to present a sophisticated and modern interpretation. It opens with a unique powdery quality, where the richness of organic Madagascar Vanilla Absolute is enveloped by an airy cloud of white powders. As it develops, the composition is deepened by the addition of Venezuelan Tonka Bean Absolute, which introduces a warm, almondy facet and intensifies its addictive character, while creamy Palo Santo and soft white musks provide a comforting, skin-like finish. This fragrance balances the dark intensity of vanilla with luminous, clean elements, creating a scent that is both intimate and long-lasting. Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard

Scent Profile

Oriental

Vanilla

Powdery

Woody

Musky

Amber

Warm

Spicy

Notes

Top Notes

Coconut Powder

Heliotrope

Middle Notes

Vanilla

Base Notes

Vanilla Absolute

White Musk

Palo Santo

Tonka Bean

Lactones

Coconut

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

Excellent9 reviews

MATIERE PREMIERE

5.0/5 • 9 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Vanilla Powder Extrait as a powerful and long-lasting vanilla scent that stands out from other vanilla fragrances. Many appreciate its natural quality and how it balances richness with an airy, powdery feel, making it a versatile choice for various occasions. While some found the original Eau de Parfum 'screechy,' the Extrait is generally perceived as smoother and more refined.

Pros

Performance excellence: This fragrance is consistently praised for its beast-mode longevity, often lasting over 12 hours on skin and even longer on clothing, with a strong initial projection that settles into a noticeable scent bubble.

Versatile appeal: Many find it suitable for year-round wear, performing well in both warm and cooler weather, making it a versatile signature scent.

Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the exceptional quality of the vanilla and the well-blended nature of the ingredients, noting its natural and elegant character.

Cons

Situational drawback: A few reviewers have found the Palo Santo note to be quite prominent and intense, which might not appeal to everyone, with one person describing it as 'awful' to their husband.

Intensity: Due to its extrait concentration and powerful sillage, some advise caution with sprays, especially in warmer weather, as it can be very potent.

Comparisons

Similar to the original Vanilla Powder EDP: Reviewers note that the Extrait is a deeper, creamier, and woodier take on the original, with the tonka bean adding warmth and the musky undertone preventing it from becoming overly sweet.

Reminds reviewers of homemade vanilla extract: Some describe it as the most natural vanilla they've encountered, akin to homemade Madagascar vanilla extract with powdered sugar.