Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain
Brand: Guerlain
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A rich, luminous vanilla wrapped in boozy rum, balsamic benzoin, soft florals, and elegant woods.
Is Spiritueuse Double Vanille worth it?
How it smells: Opens with incense, pink pepper and bergamot, cedar and ylang-ylang at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and benzoin.
Scent Score: 75/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 63, versatility 87, layerability 95 and value 63, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Gourmand · Vanilla
EDP · Introduced 2007 · Unisex
Key accords: Incense, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose
Top Notes
- Incense
- Pink Pepper
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Cedar
- Ylang-Ylang
- Bulgarian Rose
- Jasmine
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Benzoin
Occasions: Evening, Date, Casual, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. A rich, luminous vanilla wrapped in boozy rum, balsamic benzoin, soft florals, and elegant woods. Spiritueuse Double Vanille opens with Incense, Pink Pepper, and Bergamot. The heart brings Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanilla and Benzoin.
How to wear Spiritueuse Double Vanille
On skin, Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, casual, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Spiritueuse Double Vanille opens with Incense, Pink Pepper, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Vanilla and Benzoin.
What to layer with Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, pink pepper, and cedar.
Order: Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Amber Oud Gold Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vanilla.
Order: Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Gold Edition on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Amber Oud Gold Edition
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays J'adore
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Le Male
Pairings to approach with care
Tea by Commodity
Not Recommended · 32/99
Spiritueuse Double Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Tea
Rain by Commodity
Not Recommended · 39/99
Gourmand and Aquatic notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this gourmand scent, and they share bergamot.
Order: Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Rain
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include incense, pink pepper, and cedar.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, cedar, and jasmine.
- Amber Oud Gold Edition by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Spiritueuse Double Vanille?
Spiritueuse Double Vanille opens with Incense, Pink Pepper, and Bergamot. The heart brings Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanilla and Benzoin.
How long does Spiritueuse Double Vanille last, and how strong is it?
Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Spiritueuse Double Vanille?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits evening, date, casual, and special occasion.
What layers well with Spiritueuse Double Vanille?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, pink pepper, and cedar. Apply Spiritueuse Double Vanille first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Spiritueuse Double Vanille : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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