Vanille Exquise
**Vanille Exquise** opens with a sheer, almost translucent vanilla that sidesteps the usual thickness of the note.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 13 accords.
Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.
- Vanilla65
- Soft Spicy50
- Almond50
- Nutty
The note pyramid
- Benzoin
By the editors · 2 min read**Vanille Exquise** opens with a sheer, almost translucent vanilla that sidesteps the usual thickness of the note. There's a resinous warmth underneath—benzoin lending a balsamic sweetness that feels more incense-like than confectionery. The composition stays close to the skin, never shouting, never cloying.
As it settles, the vanilla darkens slightly, taking on an amber-toned glow. It's less about pastry and more about the dry, papery quality of vanilla pods left in a wooden drawer. The benzoin anchor keeps it grounded, preventing any drift into sugar-shock territory.
This is vanilla for those who find most vanilla fragrances too literal or too loud. It suits cooler weather and quieter moods—something to wear when you want comfort without announcement. Intimate rather than expansive.
Scent twins
In this family
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