Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire Yves Rocher 2010

My curiosity led me to Yves Rocher today, and to my delight, this fragrance is already on the market. The perfume starts off quite fresh/alcoholic, but quickly becomes soft with the vanilla standing out beautifully. Definitely not synthetic, as is the case with many vanilla-heavy scents.
Additionally, there is a woody, spicy note that accompanies the vanilla.
The only disappointment for me is the longevity and perceptibility of the scent (I had to press my nose against my wrist an hour after spraying to perceive the fragrance). It works as a body spray, even though it is an Eau de Parfum. The bottle and the promotion of the fragrance are misleading; while it has an oriental touch, it is so weakly concentrated that I (and here I speak for myself) would have to bathe in it. Perhaps it would be stronger in combination with the body lotion - that would be worth a try.

The scent: a winter fairy tale and already dreamy, currently available at half price, yet still too expensive for me to bathe in. I prefer stronger scents in winter. It seems cheaper to me, as you need less to smell good.