Vanille Insensée 2011

Vanille Insensée by Atelier Cologne
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7.2 / 10 483 Ratings
A perfume by Atelier Cologne for women and men, released in 2011. The scent is sweet-spicy. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Sweet
Spicy
Powdery
Citrus
Gourmand

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Italian citronItalian citron Key limeKey lime Russian corianderRussian coriander
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Egyptian jasmineEgyptian jasmine Haitian vetiverHaitian vetiver Slovene oakmossSlovene oakmoss
Base Notes Base Notes
Bourbon vanillaBourbon vanilla English oakEnglish oak AmberAmber

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.2483 Ratings
Longevity
7.0380 Ratings
Sillage
6.1384 Ratings
Bottle
7.1350 Ratings
Value for money
6.8103 Ratings
Submitted by Louce, last update on 06/03/2025.

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Reviews

15 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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stephaniek

44 Reviews
stephaniek
stephaniek
Very helpful Review 5  
Clingy Slinky with a Touch of Lime
I purchased Vanille Insensee from Sephora, in the roller-ball size spray, and while I loved the cozy cling, FARINA memories amped up with a sophisticated filmy wood, like a lazy Sunday in, wearing his over-sized shirt, or in your gray sweatshirt draped over a shoulder in nubby wool socks, with your legs hanging over the edge of an over-sized chair, the silage wasn't big enough and the scent stayed too close to my skin.

However, I recently revisited the perfume in the fuller size and was more liberal with my application, making sure to spray my clothes a bit, too. My constant monologue? "Holy vanilla beans is this good."

I am in love. I think this perfume is perfect for fall and winter (not because it's heavy but because it's cozy and comforting), a snuggle scent. Even my 6 year old son remarked, "Don't leave now," after a bedtime story, "you smell too scrumptious." A lighter girls' nights out, I'd layer this with a feminine rose scent like Rose de Rosine Roseberry. Love, boozy, acoustic music, arousal. Buying the bigger bottle now.
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jtd

484 Reviews
jtd
jtd
Very helpful Review 5  
vanilla edc
Non-cuddly vanilla. More woody than spicy or dessert-like. Papery, actually. Citrus notes at the top tell you that the vanilla won't be either warm or sweet. Ambery and smoky notes are accents rather than dominant notes, and let the vanilla keep its crisp edge.

The Atelier line purports to reinvent the cologne genre. Without much sillage, strength or endurance Vanille Insensee doesn't step far out of the range of dynamics of the eau de cologne, but the composition certainly isn't the classic citrus edc. It has similarities to l'Artisan Parfumeur Vanille Havane, Serge Lutens Bois de Vanille and Parfums de Nicolai Vanille Intense. Atelier's vanilla shares the coolness of the other vanillas, but is airier, less radiant and more matte. It's the unlikely goldilocks between the contemporary woody vanilla and the classic eau de cologne and a successful refashioning of the edc genre.

from scent hurdle.com
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MasterLi

375 Reviews
MasterLi
MasterLi
Helpful Review 4  
Light, refreshing Vanilla...
This is a vanilla that is in keeping with the spirit and direction of Atelier Cologne in that it is an eau de cologne with a vanilla aspect to it. That means that it is not a perfume with a heavy vanilla note. Instead it is one which is surrounded with citrus notes.

The lime and oakwood are the main notes, along with the vanilla, are what make this. I also detect the citron backing up the lime, and the subtle jasmine, giving a dirty quality to the mix.

I think this is a vanilla for people who don't like vanilla in perfumes. A very wearable vanilla for men and a unique, refreshing choice for women. Not bad at all!
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Gourmandgrl

299 Reviews
Gourmandgrl
Gourmandgrl
Helpful Review 3  
A beautiful Middle Eastern shop with silks, carved wood, and spices
This instantly takes me to a Middle Eastern shop I used to frequent as a child: it was owned by a lovely older couple, who carried gorgeous handmade trinkets of brass, extravagant silks, carved wood, and spices.

The carved wood throughout the shop had a distinct, slightly older quality to it that this also captures (possibly the oak, oakmoss, and coriander here). It's slightly musty - but paired with the incense, is also very comforting and cozy.

This would be a great bedtime scent - but is also just a very unique, enjoyable blend for incense lovers
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10
Bottle
10
Scent
Happygeisha

34 Reviews
Happygeisha
Happygeisha
4  
a lovely dirty vanilla
this reminds me of warn oak floor boards... and then i smell vanilla but like BARELY, you know what i'm saying? its just earthy and warm and sort of sweet but like, the sort of sweet that's been asleep on the floor of a smoky tobacco filled bar for hours. its already muted when you put it on, like you've been out all evening lazy dancing in some humid, speakeasy... and then i catch a hint of lime... ermahgerd. love.
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ItchynoseItchynose 6 years ago
7
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Vanilla, lime and a lot of wood. One for those who don't like excessively sweet vanilla scents. Decent performance for a "Cologne Absolue".
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BamBamNYCBamBamNYC 1 year ago
8
Sillage
9
Longevity
3.5
Scent
A vanilla without any sweetness. Dry and spicy, verging on weird, from the coriander. Almost Play-Doh like.
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StaciaStacia 2 years ago
Like a pile of logs made out of vanilla, in a world where that could be a thing.
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bouffantbouffant 2 months ago
9.5
Scent
Love this one, and so sad it's been discontinued. Eau Duelle is an OK substitute, but doesn't match its unique mildly sweet, citrusy vanilla
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rotasharotasha 3 months ago
8
Bottle
9
Sillage
9
Longevity
10
Scent
A "cool" vanilla with fresh citrus notes and green oakmoss. Not what you’d expect from a vanilla fragrance. Use a light hand.
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YasSharovYasSharov 3 years ago
7
Bottle
6
Sillage
6
Longevity
7
Scent
A ni vanilla scent, mild and inoffensive. Fades away quickly which is an issue with the house. Too many naturals that just don't last.
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