Vanille by Yves Rocher

I miss it so much.

So many memories. They don’t make it anymore, but I don’t need the bottle to evoke its scent. I’d love to have it, though I wouldn’t wear it outside anymore because it doesn’t fit my style or personality. I also don’t think it would appeal to everyone; it was extremely, extremely cloying. I don’t remember getting compliments, and I’m not surprised; it was too sweet. I discovered it at a university seminar: it smelled like sugared vanilla for cakes, and I loved it. I asked a girl what it was, and she said it was Yves Rocher. I bought it and carried it in my bag for years until Prada Candy came out. Prada Candy was sweet but had more depth. Now I prefer earthier, less linear scents that offer more than just a candy store vibe. Even in gourmands, I’m looking for a bit of ‘dirty’ character, like Scandal did before its reformulation. But I’ll always keep a fond memory of this cologne, which sparked my interest in perfumes.

I stopped using it because on two occasions bees landed on my clothes sprayed with it (sometimes days earlier), and that says it all.

It’s a gourmand scent that needs to be applied in moderation, or you’ll end up smelling like hotcakes, as my little nephew told me. That said, it’s intoxicating and I love it!

It has an amazing longevity; it lasts more than 12 hours on my skin and clothes for several days. I like it, but I use it in minimal amounts. It’s not the first time I’ve met people who are absolutely bothered by it, yet others go crazy for it; there’s rarely a middle ground. I’ve never dared to mix it, but I think there could be great combinations. I’ll let you know if I get the courage to try it and if it works out.

Every time I wear it, people say I smell like the caramelized almonds at the fairs (for those who don’t know, they’re delicious). I’ve been using it for years, and although it’s more targeted at teenagers, I swear I love it for daily winter wear.

I adore it! It’s a delicious scent, like cookies or bonbons, sweet to the point of madness, even to the point of waking up the appetite in whoever perceives it. I’ve received all kinds of positive comments; I used it a lot at university, and people knew I was there just by the scent—a quality we all seek. It’s quite affordable, and for such a low price, you get a real gem. I don’t have it anymore, but I won’t hesitate to buy it again when I find it. For those who love very sweet perfumes like me, you must try it.

Super cloying and artificial; more suitable for a quinceañera party than real use. I was looking for a cookie and custard vibe, and this isn’t it. I’m throwing it away. If you want rich, creamy vanilla, try Yves Rocher’s Vanilla Noire. The downside is it doesn’t last long on the skin.

I own it and it doesn’t work for me. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s an eco line, but it smells like dry, harsh vanilla, nothing sweet. It’s nothing like the gourmand vanilla I love. When I was a teenager, I used a Garnier vanilla shampoo; it was the most delicious, warm, and juicy thing around, unfortunately it’s no longer available.

I use it for sleeping. It smells like cookies and the guys love it. Perfect for keeping in the car and using anytime.

I’d been searching for a pure vanilla perfume since the others were blends with citrus or spices. This is simply vanilla, which is exactly what I wanted. It smells soft, doesn’t sting, and isn’t cloying. Lasts about half a day. I recommend it for day or night. I’m a man and I think it’s unisex.