Such a beautiful vanilla! I detect a very subtle sourness in here which goes so well with the sweetness of the other notes. I have to reapply this one every 4-5 hours but it’s so worth it. Plus I really like the bottle design, it’s so sleek and unpretentious. One of my best discoveries of this year, for sure!

It took times to review this perfume for these reasons: - I have tried earlier older formula and it was SO amazing. This is as well but I wish I never smelled the old one. - I was waiting if this will change after letting it sit for a while but it didn’t yet. I was waiting for some depth from the old formula. Maybe after one year or so. Yet, this is one of the best vanillas. What do I love the most in it, is the natural Vanilla smell which is not too sweet even if I think there is Beeswax as well. Secondly I love that heavenly smoky cloud from burnt woods over Vanilla. It’s gorgeous. Some may find this a little bit powdery as well. An older formula was mysterious and darker but this one is more linear and bright with it’s somewhat simple clean musky base. Un Bois Vanille is a mature Vanilla, not girly juvenile stuff which you can’t take seriously. This works even with a suit, especially creamy white or light beige colors. It matches with the softest Cashmere jumper hugging you in the chilly autumn evening. Serge Lutens only mentions Mexican black Vanilla, Sandalwood and Liquorice in their site and they never offer “a full list of notes”. Coconut, Almond, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Guaiac Wood pop out in many sources and it all make sense but honestly I don’t detect any of those separately. Thank you for reading and if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes