If I received a pound for every compliment I got about this £250 perfume, I could purchase another bottle.

If I received a pound for every compliment I got about this £250 perfume, I could purchase another bottle.

      As a beauty editor, my inbox is flooded daily with updates about new perfume launches. One fragrance category that seems to be gaining remarkable popularity is vanilla perfumes. It's evident that gourmand fragrances are being introduced at a rapid pace, with nearly every new scent featuring edible notes. However, despite my fondness for sweets, I sometimes find certain vanilla perfumes to be excessively sweet or even headache-inducing. There are only a few that I genuinely enjoy wearing.

      When I first encountered Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder eau de parfum, it instantly caught my attention. The notion of a powdery interpretation of vanilla was appealing, offering a lighter alternative to the many heavy, syrupy vanilla fragrances available. I’m thrilled to have tried it, as it has become one of my most complimented perfumes to date and likely the longest-lasting perfume I’ve ever used. While the eau de parfum initially impressed me, trying the newer Vanilla Powder Extrait has resulted in an overwhelming amount of compliments. If you’re contemplating a purchase of either the eau de parfum or the extrait, continue reading for my detailed review of both, and why at least one of them deserves a spot on your shelf, whether you're a vanilla enthusiast or not.

      Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder

      Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum

      MATIERE PREMIERE

      Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum

      Key notes: Madagascan vanilla, coconut powder, heliotrope, palo santo, white musks

      If you have a strong aversion to vanilla perfumes, you might want to stop here, as this fragrance may not be for you. Nonetheless, I can say that this vanilla scent is less sugary and syrupy than many other heavy vanilla fragrances on the market. The eau de parfum version of Vanilla Powder is light, fluffy, and powdery, creating a sparkling aura in the air. It has a slight saltiness that prevents it from being overly sweet. Spraying the eau de parfum feels like applying desiccated coconut and powdered vanilla on your skin, followed by a smooth, inviting muskiness that lingers. It's a creamy and refined vanilla, with a projection and lasting power like no other fragrance I’ve tried. Most long-lasting perfumes fade over hours, but this one? I can still detect it the next day, and it remains on my knitwear for weeks. I even sprayed it before leaving for work at 7 A.M., and not only did I receive several compliments throughout the day, but I could still smell it in my bedroom when I returned home that evening. Thus, it's clear that a tiny spritz is all you need, and frequent re-application is unnecessary.

      Vanilla Powder Extrait

      MATIERE PREMIERE

      Vanilla Powder Extrait de Parfum

      Key notes: Vanilla, palo santo, coconut powder, white musks, tonka bean absolute

      You might think the Vanilla Powder Extrait would be more intense, but I actually find it less overpowering than the eau de parfum. It retains the same long-lasting charm, endless silage, and delicious fluffiness as the EDP, but introduces a more smoldering, toasted vanilla aspect. The inclusion of warm and smooth tonka bean in the extrait adds a sensual smokiness, as if the edges of the vanilla powder have been slightly charred. This is one of the most elegant vanilla perfumes I’ve experienced, and I’ve genuinely lost track of the number of compliments it has garnered since I acquired a bottle. Again, just one or two spritzes of this fragrance suffice, as the projection and longevity of both the eau de parfum and extrait are truly unparalleled. Although both come with a £250 price tag, it feels like a worthy investment given how little you need to use for an all-day scent without re-applying.

      The Verdict

      Both Vanilla Powder EDP and Extrait are exquisite fragrances, and based on the many compliments I’ve received and their impressive longevity, I would highly recommend them. However, I don’t think it’s necessary to own both. If you prefer a scent that gets you noticed, the eau de parfum has an addictive powderiness that surrounds you like a halo. Personally, I find it more potent than the extrait. Still, if I had to choose between the two, I lean towards the extrait. It shares the same powdered vanilla essence as the eau de parfum but with a more captivating and sophisticated twist. It’s incredibly long-lasting and a definite compliment-magnet, yet it’s smoother and tends to cling a bit closer to the skin, which I adore.

      If you’re torn between the eau de parfum and the extrait or want to sample them before committing to a full-sized bottle, I highly suggest trying a perfume discovery set or a travel-sized vial to get familiar with the scents (just a heads up: you might end up wanting both). My favorite find has been the Vanilla Powder hair perfume, which envelops your hair in a mesmerizing veil of powdered vanilla that disperses with every movement. Trust

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If I received a pound for every compliment I got about this £250 perfume, I could purchase another bottle.

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