Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle by Goutal

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Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle Goutal 2015

7.6 / 10 132 Ratings

A popular perfume by Goutal for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is sweet-gourmand. It was last marketed by Amore Pacific / 아모레퍼시픽.
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Main accords

Sweet

Gourmand

Spicy

Powdery

Creamy

Fragrance Notes

Vanilla absolute

Tonka bean

Ylang-ylang Pepper

Pepper

Perfumers

Camille Goutal, Isabelle Doyen

Ratings

Scent

7.6132 Ratings

Longevity

7.5119 Ratings

Sillage

6.8117 Ratings

Bottle

7.9126 Ratings

Value for money

6.725 Ratings

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Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/21/2016

9Scent 1Longevity 1Sillage

ScentedSalon
96 Reviews

ScentedSalon

2

Carnal You Are Not

I love both Vanille Charnelle and Vanille Exquise by Annick Goutal. While the latter is lighter and more almondy, Charnelle is more on the caramel/spice side. The fluffy vanilla notes wear off pretty quickly and the scent becomes rich and deep.

At first I was wondering why this house would make two similar vanillas, or why I would buy both of them, but now I see why. Charnelle is much denser and chewier while Exquise is light as air. Is Charnelle really carnal? I don't think so. It would have to be woodier and more peppery for that. But an admirable effort nonetheless.

The projection could use some work but the quality is there: it is expensive for what you get but it is fairly worth it if you love vanilla and spice.

05/02/2020

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Iseabail
25 Reviews

Iseabail

1

Not a cake

A gorgeous vanilla pod type of vanilla with just the right touch of incense and a tiny bit of oud. It is sweet but not gourmand. Very much of a sexy grown up vanilla fragrance.
It is an absolute concentration. It feels very luxurious!

12/25/2018

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Serenissima
1229 Reviews

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Serenissima

Top Review 22

Vanillekipferl à la Française

That I am happy with the scents from the house of Goutal is no secret anymore. I always appreciate the pronounced femininity of these compositions.
There are not too many that I have tested and not liked.

After years of abstinence, I have now developed a taste for vanilla; not only in the kitchen but surprisingly also as a fragrance.
So, of course, I couldn't pass by this "Vanille Charnelle" - and I was not disappointed.

It fits the season a little: the delicate yet rich vanilla that is present from the very first moment reminds me of Vanillekipferl; fine, crumbly pastries that never last long with me, no matter how often I put a tray of them in the oven!
There are probably "kipferl thieves" lurking somewhere in my home: but who knows!

This, not Viennese but Parisian delicacy gets its sweetness from the tonka bean: the two complement each other excellently - here they make a lovely pair!
Sometimes they dance like fine snowflakes!
However, in my feeling, this whole airy fragrance dream would just be a little froth if it weren't for the generous dose of pepper added.
This "spices up" this sweet vanilla dream waltz in the truest sense of the word: it gains body and a slightly erotic aura.
Now, most women's fragrances by Camille Goutal and Isabel Doyen are not creations that make a loud statement: they are feminine and for me, very corporeal and sensual!
Since this "Vanille Charnelle" also has the shimmering glow of golden ylang-ylang at the end - practically like a sugar topping, to stick with the kipferl theme - this vanilla scent becomes simply enchanting.

The sillage of this fragrance being resembles the corporeality of a petite woman who is truly not thin.
The longevity is comparable to many of Goutal's fragrances; this spell of vanilla and spices lasts a few hours on me.
It feels as if I am dressed in a light cashmere jacket that provides warmth without suffocating.
And of course, it invites cuddling!

For me, another very successful fragrance from the house of Annick Goutal: a little sweet, created for tender dreaming - and guaranteed calorie-free!
Thus, perfectly suitable for this festive season!

12/21/2019

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Parfümlein
124 Reviews

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Parfümlein

Top Review 17

Challenge in Advent: On the Way to "My" Vanilla Scent - December 19, 2019

It is the one vanilla scent that completely stands out. Regardless of what has already been written about this fragrance, it must be clearly stated: It is an absolute loner that cannot be compared to anything else. The closest comparison might be "Métallique," if you disregard the floral and hairspray notes (are those the famous aldehydes?) at Tom Ford. Because Vanille Charnelle starts with an intensely non-vanilla aroma. My novice nose primarily thinks of metal, but it must be the pepper, as Ylang-Ylang and tonka bean only reveal themselves hours later. The pepper note, as I call it, takes away any sweetness from the vanilla that follows and instead gives it something metallic-woody, nothing reminiscent of spices. I would guess black pepper, which behaves completely differently, much harder than white or mixed pepper in my spice rack and has little spice character, meaning little multiperspective depth - I can't express it any other way. Vanille Charnelle remains unsweet and dry despite the vanilla, yet it is very elegant and very, very individual. The scent is so extraordinary that I feel immediately secure when I wear it; the reason is the unique recognizability that marks the fragrance as "mine" right away. So I practically meet myself and feel at home - not every fragrance can do that. Vanille Charnelle is incredibly comforting and stabilizing for this reason. If one has lost their inner balance for a moment, this fragrance can help to find it again, as it strengthens one's self, the identity through the feeling of familiarity. The exclusivity of the fragrance having such an effect may be a form of self-deception from a psychological perspective. But the fragrance simply feels incredibly good. I can recognize many scents and could do so even as a teenager, though they were not niche fragrances. But Vanille Charnelle is a scent that I cannot compare to any other, which is why I find it so extraordinary, even if it may not be in terms of its fragrance quality. I stand by it: After 19 scent tests, it is one of my favorites. And I recommend it to anyone looking for a non-sweet vanilla. By the way, the bottle is very pretty, as is the packaging. I particularly love the sprayer, as it mists very, very finely.
I still need to catch up on two comments, from yesterday and today. This evening after the Christmas shopping, I will check in with "Vanille de la Réunion"!

02/26/2017

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Chanelle
750 Reviews

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Chanelle

Top Review 14

Adult Gourmand, not a Dessert

Nice of Goutal to name a fragrance after me to catch my attention. I will conveniently overlook the small typo. After I didn't warm up to Vanille Exquise, this "Absolu" is my next Goutal vanilla attempt. By now, I can hardly stand my early vanilla faves, far too sweet and pudding-like. But a fragrance can be gourmand, and tonka is a welcome ingredient for me, whether in perfume or crème brûlée. All in all, many plus points for Vanille Charnelle on paper.
Then I saw the price. "Okay," I thought, "It's an Absolu and a Goutal of the prestige class. Let's see if it delivers."
Mmnjein, I would say after a few hours with it.
Pro: No vanilla pudding, does not smell synthetic or mainstream-billivanilli.
Con: The namesake ingredient is actually a bit lacking.
Pro: A nice smoky, nutty base note.
Con: Nutty can be done better by some other fragrances.
Pro: Not too strong sillage; some vanilla gourmands can be quite annoying to the environment.
Con: For an "Absolu" and at this price, the longevity is not okay.
Nevertheless, I can recommend Vanille Charnelle, as it bridges the gap between "delicious" gourmand and adult, slightly woody nut scent. Perfect for fans of skinniness.

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Statements

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Hermesh

9 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

1

The gentle smoke lies like a powdery-dusty veil over bittersweet vanilla and subtle vetiver base and loosens the gourmand scent up.

Hannah

10 years ago

8Scent 10Longevity 5Sillage

15

Vanilla and softly smoky almonds, delicately spiced. Rounded & pleasing, but never banal.
Sensual without being erotic. Similar to my vanilla reference Amytis.

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