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Eau de Cologne

Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise

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Gender:
Unisex
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Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

The fragrance Vanilla & Anise by Jo Malone is a versatile perfume that debuted in 2009, becoming part of the brand's legendary English heritage.

As an eau de cologne, it offers a fresh and accessible approach to perfumery, reflecting the philosophy of Jo Malone London, where simplicity and elegance meet in every bottle.

Released without ties to a specific collection, this fragrance stands out with its own charisma, attracting both beginners and seasoned connoisseurs.

Based on the idea of combining unexpected notes, Vanilla & Anise demonstrates how the brand can play with contrasts, creating compositions that easily adapt to individual style.

Its appearance in 2009 strengthened Jo Malone's reputation as an innovator in the world of perfumery, offering universal fragrances that go beyond gender stereotypes.

Positioning and Wearability

Positioned as a unisex fragrance, Vanilla & Anise is ideal for those seeking flexibility and versatility in their perfume choice.

With a medium trail, it leaves a delicate trace that doesn't overwhelm others, making it an excellent option for everyday wear or office days.

For optimal application, it is recommended to use 2 to 3 sprays on the skin and 3 to 4 sprays on clothing — this dosage allows the fragrance to fully develop without losing its sophistication.

Thanks to its versatility, this perfume easily fits into various scenarios: from morning runs to evening meetings with friends.

Its warm and spicy accents make it especially cozy in cool seasons, although the fresh notes of the top chords allow it to be worn year-round, adding a touch of intrigue to any look.

Creators and Influence

The creative genius behind Vanilla & Anise belongs to perfumer Céline Barel, whose experience and sensitivity to details helped create this harmonious composition.

Barel's work is often characterized by the ability to balance between traditional and modern elements, which is perfectly reflected in this fragrance, where the classic notes of vanilla and anise get a new interpretation.

The influence of Vanilla & Anise on the Jo Malone brand cannot be underestimated: it strengthened the brand's position as a creator of accessible yet refined unisex fragrances, attracting a broader audience.

This release emphasizes Jo Malone's philosophy, where perfumery becomes a tool for self-expression, not just an accessory, inspiring experiments and discoveries.

Similar Fragrances

If you liked Vanilla & Anise, it's worth paying attention to other perfumes that share its aesthetic or note combinations.

For example, Henri Bendel Jasmine & Tuberose offers a rich floral bouquet, while Balmain Extatic Intense Gold and Valeur Absolue Harmonie present alternative approaches to combining spicy and floral elements, expanding the horizons for perfumery research.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Vanilla & Anise begins with a sparkling start, where anise, bergamot, fennel, and neroli create a fresh and spicy accord, instantly capturing attention.

In the heart of the fragrance, frangipani, jasmine, orchid, and tuberose unfold, adding depth and floral tenderness, which smoothly transitions into the base notes.

The composition concludes with a cozy base of tonka beans and vetiver, which give the fragrance warmth and longevity, leaving behind a long trail of memories.

This harmony between spicy, floral, and woody elements makes Vanilla & Anise unique in its kind, offering a multifaceted development on the skin from the first to the last accord.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Jo Malone
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.jomalone.co.uk
Year of production 2009
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de Cologne
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

Anise
Bergamot
Fennel
Frangipani
Jasmine
Orchid
Tonka bean
Vetiver

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Fragrance characteristics

based on 7 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
14%
Unisex
71%
Female
14%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
100%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
14%
Spring
Spring
14%
Summer
Summer
14%
Autumn
Autumn
57%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
50%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
29%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
14%
36-45 years
29%
46+ years old
14%
Any
14%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
25%
2-3 atomisations
50%
3-4 atomisations
25%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
17%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
17%
Behind the ears
17%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
17%
On the back of the hand
17%
On clothes
17%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
50%
4-5 sprays
25%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
25%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
25%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Excellent quality
5
Spray
Spray
Excellent quality
5
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Excellent quality
5
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Oh, how wonderful it is! The scent reminds me of burning incense. Anise is definitely present here, but not too much compared to other fragrances. Overall, it delivers exactly what was promised - delicate vanilla and light anise
4/5
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Why does this fragrance evoke so many negative reviews? In my opinion, it's quite good. I apply it as a light cloud, and it unfolds in its own way. The sweetness in it is indeed noticeable and attractive, but anise seems to take over. It bursts into perception, making you wary, and then, strangely enough, you start to get used to it. An interesting sensation, you can't say anything definitive 😏
4/5
4
I really like vanilla, but anise... it seems to spoil everything. I agree that there's some medicinal quality to the scent. Good thing there aren't those awful smells of bandages and brilliant green
4/5
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For some, perfume is a real disaster, while for others, it's a real find. I'm somewhere in the middle. If you use it sparingly, it's quite good. But what I recommend is - don't rely solely on reviews, be sure to test it before buying, because the fragrance really isn't as simple as it seems 🌸
5/5
5
I can't say I'm a fan of this brand, because their fragrances seem too simple and unexpressive to me. But then I stumbled upon a leftover in a bottle of this amazing fragrance. It's truly a bright, cold scent of anise with vanilla, in which you can feel a light creamy floral sweetness. For an eau de cologne, it's quite rich and more like a full-fledged perfume 🌸
4/5
4
On me, the fragrance opens with a bright anise note, actively supported by clove. Overall, the scent seems a bit medicinal, but then transitions into a soft, unobtrusive vanilla. The result is a cool fragrance with an interesting freshness and a spicy base. It's very modern, one might even say modernist. It's perfect for a girl living in a big city, and it fits perfectly into an office style and business atmosphere
3/5
3
I bought it based solely on the pyramid, without testing. The anise just blew me away, so it took me a while to recover))) But I'm not going to throw it away or give it away. Sometimes I want to be as mysterious as samba, and that's when I pull it out )
2/5
2
I couldn't love it, such a cold, medicinal smell that it's hard to imagine anything more related to a pharmacy, hospital, and doctors. I'll put it this way: it's the perfect scent for a dentist who wants to completely scare off a patient!
2/5
2
The scent is too sweet and fruity, I don't understand how it can be considered unisex. On me, it seems soft and feminine, even too insidious. The pyramid is not bad, of course, but it still doesn't save it. The smell is quite politically correct and natural, but I don't like that there's no hint of anything more interesting. Such perfumes cause me dissatisfaction, as if they are from another era. Anise, of course, adds a little coolness to the vanilla, but that doesn't save the situation. The vanilla here isn't gourmand, but some kind of woody, with a slight bitterness that only irritates

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