Year: 2006
Notes: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, orange, blackcurrant, wild strawberry, marine notes, lavender, orange blossom, lily, hyacinth, orchid, iris, vanilla, white musk
Comment: Vanahé is part of Les Eaux du Pacifique Collection
Inspired by the paintings of Gauguin, Vanahé smells like a confused fruity-floral, where its berry-fused olfactory assault is harsh, deranged and completely merciless.
Set upon a bed of vanilla and musk, the other notes are juxtaposed in such a chaotic manner, while a saltiness gently weaves throughout the proceedings. Yes, there's definitely an aquatic element but it's not as intrusive as its male counterpart, Moaï.
After several moments, the composition changes for the better, as the accords finally settle down and find their bearings. There's a greater sense of harmony, by this point, with a honeyed orange blossom chord providing an alluring sweetness. As this sweetness gently intensifies, the other florals gradually reveal themselves.
Although the eventual drydown won one over, the opening is still vile and makes it very difficult to grant a higher rating. Projection is average and its lasting power is reasonably good.
Set upon a bed of vanilla and musk, the other notes are juxtaposed in such a chaotic manner, while a saltiness gently weaves throughout the proceedings. Yes, there's definitely an aquatic element but it's not as intrusive as its male counterpart, Moaï.
After several moments, the composition changes for the better, as the accords finally settle down and find their bearings. There's a greater sense of harmony, by this point, with a honeyed orange blossom chord providing an alluring sweetness. As this sweetness gently intensifies, the other florals gradually reveal themselves.
Although the eventual drydown won one over, the opening is still vile and makes it very difficult to grant a higher rating. Projection is average and its lasting power is reasonably good.
