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I love vanilla, but this one won't warm me up. The scent is just not tangible for me. I'm thinking, "Was that it? Is there anything else coming?" But no, there's no development. What I smell is and remains boring and old-fashioned for my personal taste.
Basically, vanilla from Molinard is reminiscent of Omas butter cookies or vanilla croissants, but not delicious. More dusty and a little rancid. The leftovers in the cookie jar that are still left in June. Old cookies that were no revelation when they were new.
The weak Sillage and durability come just in time.
Too bad - I was in Grasse near Molinard and saw how the fragrances are made. Tradition and craftsmanship still play an important role here, you definitely get quality. Only my case, I'm afraid, isn't that scent. It may be that Molinard is more experienced on the flowery track

One of my favorite vanilla scents. It starts almost synthetically, like butter vanilla baking aroma, but in a fascinating way. Childhood memories on the one hand, on the other hand quite sexy. Like sun oil on warm skin.
This vanilla has nothing sad-morbid like Un Bois Vanilla by Serge Lutens or Vanille Exquise by Annick Goutal. Nothing floral, nothing woody, nothing fired up.
Just positive associations: Vanilla ice cream in a freshly baked waffle. A holiday flirt. A carambar (French caramel candy) that has become a little soft in the beach bag.
The shelf life is good, but not extreme like Lolita Lempicka's Lolita.
You can't complain about the Sillage. However, the scent is so addictive that it is never clear enough. You want to smell it even more intensively, you press your nose firmly on your arm until you are almost dizzy. Like falling asleep on the beach in the sun.
Who does not get the EdP any more, is well advised with the EdT. It smells very similar, but not quite as oily-intensive

I like the base note very much. It is soft and soft and has a touch of crème brûlée, children's chocolate or finely ground black vanilla dots. Dark, creamy vanilla essence.
To get there, however, you have to pass through a church full of incense, liquorice, orange refreshment sticks and dried flowers.
The durability I feel as above average, even after extensive hand washing the smell is still clearly there.

My first thought at the top note: "Grandma vanilla". There's something musty and flowery very early on that smells like an old theatre props box. Over time, Vanilla Exquise becomes drier, but too scratchy and burnt for my taste. A little church and incense, but not as strong as "Un Bois Vanille". ...No, those aren't the kind of associations I want with a vanilla perfume