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Vanille Marine by Molinard

Men Women 1998

Brand
Molinard

Description

Vanille Marine by Molinard is an oriental fougère fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1998, this composition features vanilla, caramel, and helichrysum in the top notes; juniper, jasmine, and valley lily (lily of the valley) in the heart; and marine notes, amber, and moss in the base.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 26%
  • Spring 23%
  • Summer 22%
  • Autumn 28%
  • Day 64%
  • Night 36%

Key notes

Community

325 votes

  • Positive 90%
  • Negative 8.9%
  • Neutral 0.6%
positive reviews 325 community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterFeminine

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In the collection

Leading answer I want it

960 votes

Season

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Leading answer Autumn

220 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Day

132 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Vanille Marine

Main accord vanilla Year 1998 Gender Men · Women

Vanille Marine by Molinard is an oriental fougère fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1998, this composition features vanilla, caramel, and helichrysum in the top notes; juniper, jasmine, and valley lily (lily of the valley) in the heart; and marine notes, amber, and moss in the base.

Spices Sweet and gourmand Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Flowers Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

109 votes

Sillage

Tied for the lead Moderate / Strong

153 votes

Character

Leading answer Leans feminine

13 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Excellent value

6 votes

Have you worn Vanille Marine?

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  1. VainillaDulce

    Wow, what a beautiful perfume, almost unreal. It’s one of the best vanillas I’ve ever smelled: natural, caramelized, and lightly toasted. Soon, amber and juniper join in, but the vanilla and caramel are so intoxicating that I don’t notice the floral or marine notes. Vanille Marine by Molinard has me captivated; it’s incredible how vanilla, caramel, and amber aren’t cloying, just sweet. I love it and want it in my collection. I wish it lasted longer, but a few more sprays would help. For vanilla lovers, it’s one of their best options.

    • Vanilla
    • Sweet
    • Caramel
    • Marine

  2. VainillaDulce

    Wow, what a beautiful perfume, almost unreal. It’s one of the best vanillas I’ve ever smelled—so natural, caramelized, and lightly toasted. Soon, amber and juniper join in, but the vanilla and caramel are so intoxicating that I don’t notice the floral or marine notes. Vanille Marine by Molinard has me captivated; it’s incredible how vanilla, caramel, and amber aren’t cloying, just sweet. I want it in my collection, though I wish it lasted longer (a few more sprays would help). For vanilla lovers, it’s one of their best options.

    • Vanilla
    • Sweet
    • Caramel
    • Marine

  3. A very natural vanilla, not cloying, with a light sillage. I would have liked it to be more potent with a sweeter opening. The marine note is subtle and provides balance to this Molinard creation, where I detect nothing green. The fragrance lasts hours but stays close to the skin, which isn’t remarkable. Maybe it works better as a body splash, which doesn’t make it bad, just lacking body for my taste. I recommend it for middle-aged people, for informal use on summer afternoons with casual outfits.

    • Vanilla
    • Sweet
    • Marine
    • Summer

  4. Gaby Pedroza

    A brilliant idea for vanilla lovers who suffer in summer with super-sweet perfumes that feel like bees are chasing you. It’s sweet yet refreshing; to my nose, it smells like a salted caramel Frappuccino. The salt balances the sweetness without cloying and adds freshness on hot days. Longevity is light to moderate, and the sillage is also moderate.

    • Vanilla
    • Sweet
    • Caramel
    • Summer

  5. cnidaria

    One of the most special perfumes I’ve tried. If you like gourmands, this is a must-have :3 Perfect for summer, refreshing and sweet at the same time. It smells like ocean with salted caramel, yet isn’t cloying; herbs and seawater balance it out. I’ve read it’s described as ‘eating vanilla ice cream by the sea,’ and I couldn’t agree more!! <3

    • Vanilla
    • Sweet
    • Caramel
    • Summer