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Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex
Guerlain

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex

Floral
Rose
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Musky
Extrait · unisex

Guerlain's Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is a concentrated take on the house's signature vanilla obsession, delivered in the richest format possible. The brand's dedication to vanilla exploration spans decades, making this extrait a distilled expression of their expertise in the ingredient.

The fragrance opens with almond blossom and cinnamon over a floral heart of jasmine and rose, grounded by myrrh for depth. The middle develops around warm, slightly smoky notes of cedar and patchouli, with fenugreek adding a subtle spiced sweetness. The base is pure indulgence: tonka bean and vanilla layer over amber and benzoin, creating a creamy, resinous finish that lingers for hours thanks to the extrait concentration.

This is a fragrance for anyone seeking comfort in a bottle without apology. It works year-round but shines in cooler months when its warmth feels most welcoming. The composition suits those drawn to The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Hedonist sensibilities, offering opulent vanilla alongside the floral sophistication Guerlain does so well.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
100%
Rose
90%
Aromatic
16%
Woody
32%
Patchouli
16%
Earthy
26%
Musky
16%
Powdery
23%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
60%
Balsamic
48%
Vanilla
80%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
55%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
almond blossom
almond blossom
The delicate flowers of the almond tree appear in late winter, producing a soft, slightly sweet, and faintly honeyed floral note with a gentle marzipan undertone. Almond blossom is lighter and more subtle than almond extract, with a fresh, spring-morning quality that makes it a beautiful opening or heart note in light florals.
cinnamon
cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
jasmine
jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
myrrh
myrrh
Deep, bittersweet, and slightly medicinal, myrrh is a resin with a complex, almost anise-like quality that sets it apart from frankincense. It adds a dark, almost sacred quality to oriental fragrances and is more challenging and assertive than its biblical companion. A note that rewards patience.
rose
rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
cedar
cedar
cistus incanus
cistus incanus
A variety of rock rose native to the Mediterranean with a lighter, slightly greener, and less dark character than standard labdanum-producing cistus. It has a fresh, herbal-resinous quality with a faint floral sweetness. Used to add a Mediterranean warmth and resinous character to compositions that want labdanum's depth without its full animalic intensity.
fenugreek
fenugreek
The seeds of the fenugreek plant have a distinctive maple syrup-like, slightly bitter, and warm spiced character. Fenugreek adds an unusual, slightly exotic sweetness to oriental fragrances, with a warm, culinary quality that is neither sweet nor savory. It is the note responsible for the characteristic smell of many South Asian and Middle Eastern foods.
musk
musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
amber
amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
benzoin
benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
heliotrope
heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
tonka bean
tonka bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
vanilla
vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

✨
The Reverie85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

🍷
The Hedonist84% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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Scent Profile
Floral100%Rose90%Aromatic16%Woody32%Patchouli16%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
Extrait

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Frequently asked questions

What does Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex smell like? +
Guerlain's Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is a concentrated take on the house's signature vanilla obsession, delivered in the richest format possible. The brand's dedication to vanilla exploration spans decades, making this extrait a distilled expression of their expertise in the ingredient. The fragrance opens with almond blossom and cinnamon over a floral heart of jasmine and rose, grounded by myrrh for depth. The middle develops around warm, slightly smoky notes of cedar and patchouli, with fenugreek adding a subtle spiced sweetness. The base is pure indulgence: tonka bean and vanilla layer over amber and benzoin, creating a creamy, resinous finish that lingers for hours thanks to the extrait concentration. This is a fragrance for anyone seeking comfort in a bottle without apology. It works year-round but shines in cooler months when its warmth feels most welcoming. The composition suits those drawn to The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Hedonist sensibilities, offering opulent vanilla alongside the floral sophistication Guerlain does so well.
What are the notes in Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex? +
Top: almond blossom, cinnamon, jasmine, myrrh, rose. Heart: cedar, cistus incanus, fenugreek, musk, patchouli. Base: amber, benzoin, heliotrope, tonka bean, vanilla.
What fragrance family is Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex? +
Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an Extrait.
What other fragrances smell like Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Guerlain Shalimar Ode a la Vanille for women (amber, benzoin, musk, patchouli), Profumum Roma Vanitas (amber, benzoin, cedar, patchouli), Pierre Guillaume Paris Musc Maori 04 unisex (amber, benzoin, cedar, cinnamon), Pierre Guillaume Paris Positano 1962 unisex (amber, benzoin, cedar, jasmine), Giorgio Armani Armani Prive Ambre Orient unisex (amber, benzoin, patchouli, cinnamon) may smell similar to Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 unisex.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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