Untamed Mexican Vanilla: Xplicit Vanilla Mancera
The inspiration for Xplicit Vanilla Mancera stems from a journey to Mexico, where perfumer Pierre Montale encountered a raw, untamed Mexican vanilla. Unlike the familiar, sugary vanilla of confections, this vanilla was earthy, sultry, and infused with a natural chocolaty depth. I imagine Montale captivated by its primal allure, envisioning a fragrance that breaks free from conventional gourmand sweetness. The goal was to craft a scent that feels carnal and indulgent, blending the warmth of rare woods, smoky oud, and velvety brown sugar to evoke sensuality.
Olfactory Notes
Xplicit Vanilla Mancera opens with a luscious burst of Mexican vanilla and dark chocolate, evoking a decadent dessert fresh from a patisserie. This top note stage feels indulgent, like unwrapping a rich truffle. As it evolves, the heart reveals brown sugar, Cambodian oud, Australian sandalwood, and Virginian cedarwood, conjuring a warm, smoky embrace reminiscent of a cozy fireside evening. Finally, the base settles into Brazilian tonka bean, intense amber, and Sumatra benzoin, leaving a sensual, velvety trail that feels like a luxurious cashmere scarf, enveloping me in timeless elegance.
Olfactory notes: Vanilla, Amber, Woody
Fragrance Family: Oriental Vanilla
Top notes: Mexican Vanilla, Dark Chocolate.
Heart notes: Brown Sugar, Cambodian Oud, Australian Sandalwood, Virginian Cedarwood.
Base notes: Brazilian Tonka Bean, Intense Amber, Sumatra Benzoin.
- Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
- Made in France
- Parfumeur: Pierre Montale
- Year of Launch: 2025
If you're wondering about how long "Xplicit Vanilla Mancera" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 8 hours.
Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Cinnamal, Eugenol
