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sarahwestmorelander – :
Very strong for the first 30 minutes, then settles into a beautiful dark sandalwood and vanilla scent. The amber is certainly present in Vanisia, but is blended well enough to not get overwhelming as it does for me in other amber frags. It’s cozy and elegant. Projects well, and last 8+ hours on me.
This may sound odd, but this layers great with Creed’s Acier Aluminium. When I combine these two everyone is complimenting like crazy and asking what I’m wearing. AA’s odd sexy banana note mixes perfectly with Vanisia’s creamy vanilla-sandalwood base.
epheptaryprok – :
For all the times I have said I am frustrated with Creed – especially their feminine line – Vanisia redeems the line.
I have a bottle of the older Vanisia, so I have no idea how it compares to the newer juice, but my hope is that they do not vary by much. This is such a nice representation of the Oriental genre.
I get a very clear amber-y feel from this, though it’s not the kind you get from scents such as Amber Absolute or Ambre 114. This is more “rose dusted” amber and it may even be actual ambergris. There is a roundness to this in the dry down that makes me think with it being a vintage bottle, it may have real Mysore as well as real ambergris – the subtlety is so fine that if this was done with aroma-chemicals, it was done with a rather masterful hand!
I am giving it 4 stars for now, but it could move to 5…I need to wear it more and in more climates to see how it works. So far, though, it is different enough from Lyric and Duetto to keep in my collection.
kpl-108 – :
Madame Paul Escudier BY John Singer Sargent 1882
ljowa – :
Creed Vanisia seems to have the reputation of being a nice, sophisticated vanilla fragrance that perhaps is antiquated and feminine.
I agree on all parts. Vanisia brings together some citrus (bergamot) and floral (rose, jasmine) elements while leaning on the usual base of ambergris mixed with a sharp, woody hint of sandalwood, and of course the dominant vanilla.
It’s certainly more acerbic at the opening and smoother in the dry down, as it usually goes.
Again, Vanisia leans feminine and antique, but these are both what I enjoy about it since these are frankly distinguishing characteristics vs. most vanilla-intensive fragrances out on the market today.
Certainly worth trying if you’re a vanilla fan like I am.
7 out of 10
34kurt – :
I put this one on last night before I went out and I’ve got to be honest, I wasn’t pleased at all with the initial smell, it was so strong and the type of sandalwood that doesn’t please me. I knew it takes time to settle, as the review below me said, give it for 20 minutes! He wasn’t wrong, after the wait, a symphony starts to come togeather, it’s only then her true beauty is revealed.
Through the evening I kept smelling the most amazingly beautiful smell and it was coming from me. 🙂
She was covering me in a glorious amber unlike anything else I have worn
I went to bed and woke up to her still sharing a smooth sweet scent so she gave me a good 12hours of bliss, I just wish that first hour was a little more pleasant for my nose.
A strong quality fragrance with one of the most beautiful dry downs I’ve experienced.
GrishaDanks – :
Luckily I don’t get any Rose with this one, for me it’s all about the Amber & Vanilla which I usually don’t like but this is so subtle and smells like such good quality. It’s almost as if you made a high quality version of Altamir by Ted Lapidus and then gave it a feminine twist but left enough to keep it unisex, 20 minutes in is when it really shines for me
Валерий16 – :
I love this so much that the only thing that makes me crazy is the need to re-apply. I get 3 hours or so, at this price??
For those 3 hours…feel like a Queen, it is incomparable.
bedoecosy – :
I am absolutely enamored by Vanisia. The timelessness and refinement Creed is so emblematic of are encapsulated in this fragrance more so than any of the house’s others in my opinion. There is something so undeniably “Creed” about it, perhaps its incorporation of some of their most prevalent ingredients like rose, sandalwood, and especially ambergris. Vanisia is so subtle and refined, yet powerful and captivating.
Personally I’m not the biggest fan of rose in fragrances (not that I dislike it, it just tends to be all I smell of a perfume after a couple of hours), but the rose used in Vanisia is unlike any other rose scent I’ve ever smelled. It’s not dry and cloying like I find in most other rose-based perfumes; it’s dewey and delicate, which paired with Vanisia’s powdery element and the ambergris note creates a velvety, enveloping fragrance.
Longevity and sillage are excellent in my opinion, and just how I love my perfumes to be. You won’t be overwhelmed by this from morning to evening on just a few sprays, and neither will anyone else around you. After a couple of hours it does become somewhat of a skin scent, but a powerful one nonetheless. It doesn’t have the furthest throw in the world, but it doesn’t need to. It’s indulgent and opulent, soft and refined, and whoever near you might catch a gust of it will most likely find the scent beautiful as well.
An absolute must-have. This and Fantasia de Fleurs are Creed’s most beautiful fragrances in my opinion.
vsl08 – :
This fragrance is my mother’s favorite. It is a fragrance I can identify a mile away. I think it is the best female Creed. Specially for the older crowd.
10/10
sham man – :
Vanisia is super classy and elegant oriental woody scent. 100% unisex but not for little boys or girls. No age limits but definitely limited for a certain glamourous attitude and self confidence.
The sillage is humongous, but sprayed from arm’s lenght onto the skin it settles and is much softer. That’s how perfume is supposed to be sprayed I’ve heard. Longevity is also great but stays closer to the skin after two hours. But stays on for the rest of the day or night.
Notes are mainly on the woody side of the spectrum. Ambergris and sandalwood, OMG the sandalwood – are on the frontline the whole time. But in the first hour there’s soapy flowers (jasmine and rose and maybe heliotrope) in the background. Vanilla shares the stage in the drydown with the woods, making the soapyness turn ino sweetness.
It reminds me of one of my favourite perfumes, Uninhibited by Cher. Just as luxurious. Made for the Diva Goddesses of the world.
Luxx94 – :
For a good, Creed-y vanilla, I strongly recommend Vanisia. Vanisia is actually lighter on the vanilla and more heavy on the sandalwood than anything else, and smells sort of like a blend of Bois des Iles, Egoiste, and Samsara, without any of the neon-lit syntheticness of Samsara, or the sweaty cinnamon of Egoiste. A velvety, masculine-feminine woody composition showcasing the Creed amber house base in the best of ways. What vanilla is in it is actually on a level of quality on par with Guerlain’s Spiriteuse Double Vanille (they smell nothing alike, though). Very nice. I enjoy using it, but I rarely find good occasion for it.
Alligator2009 – :
Creed is not a preferred perfume house for me, but one day while shopping at Nordstrom I found myself at the Creed counter trying to figure out its appeal. I went through 5 or 6 test strips and wasn’t really impressed, then I picked up the bottle of Vanisia and as I sprayed it I said, “wow, this has got a vintagy vibe”. From that statement the SA and I began conversation about the Creed line and she told me that Vanisia and a few others were created specifically for members of the Royal families. She ended up giving me samples of Vanisia, Jasmin Imperatrice Eugenie, and Fantasia de Fleurs.
When I finally got around to trying my Vanisia sample I was actually quite impressed. I’d never heard anyone mention anything about this perfume, and there aren’t many reviews on it either. It’s heavy on the amber, but there is no shortness here of sandalwood, bergamot, rose and jasmine. And then there’s ambergris that gives it that distinct smell. I’m really liking the way this smells and I’m glad that I took the time at a fragrance counter that I normally would have discounted.
This seems to be a hidden gem within the Creed house. For anyone interested in classic and vintage fragrances I recommend giving this a try.
spec13 – :
Vanisia is a classic, quality, amber perfume. It seems like predominantly ambergris blended with sandalwood, and nothing synthetic whatsoever. It smells like powdered amber, so it is indeed powdery, but not like talcum powder at all. Vanisia seems old-fashioned because of the heady sillage and the quality of ingredients. This is by no means a modern perfume that was made to smell vintage, like the new Chloes or Lipstick Rose. This perfume is the real deal.
savelich73 – :
Samsara vintage and new, Sandalwood and Vanilla usually do not work for me. Sandalwood almost always causes me a sneezing fit. So, it was quite a surprise to me that Creed Vanisia is out-of-this-world gorgeous on my skin. The opening is rosey-sweet, not at all sour. Vanisia is a shape-shifter, and throughout wearing it, it comes across differently… at changes in temperature, body heat, and freshly-applied vs. dry-down. The Sandalwood is smooooth and a bit spicy. That capricious Jasmine goes pretty darn animalic and makes me feel like jumping for joy. Not animalic like the fragrance, Patou Joy (although I love that one), but a somehow more purry and gentled animal.
The only other Creed I’ve tried so far has been Aventus, and this beauty makes that one seem…. boring. I am loving Vanisia!
simkov-o – :
This is becoming my favourite amber vanilla perfume for the cold months ,It’s rich and comforting , I love how it starts out with a blast freshness due to the bergamot, jasmin and rose, spraying it on is like a blast of the past to me, it’s bursting and rich but has a lightness to it , it’s never too heavy , it can be easily worn by a man ,,it’s just a really amazing smell, neither too feminine nor masculine. .
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as I smell the refreshing soapy notes I also smell the heavy underbase which is in the end what attracts me most to Vanisia, yes it’s all about amber vanilla and sandalwood , which are so heavenly and naturally presented in here with an animalic edge .
This is class in a bottle, beats most vanilla scents out there, it’s a fragrance with substance and weath , dries down warm cozy and comforting , dry down is on the sweet side.
Love it !!!
10/10
topmobilkaru – :
I’ve been testing this a couple of nights lately. I was curious because I’ve seen it being compared to Samsara, but I don’t find any similarities between them. To me, Vanisia opens with the strong, spicy amber note from Tabu, quickly combined with a Shalimar-like vanilla. An unusual combination for me, but it works quite well! Generally I’m not too fond of vanilla scents, especially not the modern ones, but this is the more old school kind that I can enjoy. I’m not going to run out and buy it, but I like it very much, so I might get it if I come across one for a good price at some point.
borjn – :
I believe that the sandalwood in this beautiful fragrance is probably the best I have ever smelled. Vanisia is one of my many favourite fragrance and I always go back to it. I believe that Vanisia should have been labeled as unisex. The fact that Creed is using the feminine and odd looking bottle for presentation refrains male customers like me. I tried this at the Creed counter and the sales associate was surprised that I (200 pounds men) ask for it. I finally got it really cheap on ebay.
As for marketing, I understand that this was created for a Spanish queen centuries ago… I do not know if this is really a sales argument.
I am a fan of oriental and this one is one of the best in my collection. It shares some similarities with my signature scent Egoiste, because of the sandalwood. It is a reaaly strong and long lasting fragrance.
Women who likes Opium or Samsara will probably love this one.
Xeroxtldtz – :
When I first sampled this on a card at the Creed counter, I was immediately turned off. It smelled WAY too strong for me. However, I decided to give it another go with a sample vial. I put it on my skin and at first I still had the same negative reaction. It started off with a bang, just like Jasmin Imperatrice Eugenie (one of my favorites), but the “bang” lasted a lot longer. Whereas JIE dries down in 15-20 min on me, Vanisia took 30-45 min. And during that time, I could smell the bergamot, rose, and jasmine, but they were overwhelmed by the sea-saltiness of the ambergris. (I like ambergris in a perfume for its fixative properties, but I don’t like it as a strong fragrance note). Even worse, I could not smell any vanilla at all. I was all set to conclude that it was a too-strong version of JIE that had too much ambergris in it, but then the magic happened. It began drying down and out came the amber, the sandalwood, and finally the vanilla! Now it is a warm and lovely combination of those three notes. I am glad I gave this one time to fully develop on my skin before casting it aside. Since this is so similar to JIE, I wasn’t sure if it would be worth having both. But after that beautiful drydown, which is crisper and stronger than JIE, I have now added this to my “want” list. One other thing worth noting is that the sillage has remained in the heavy to moderate category for over four hours now and shows no signs of letting up. Also I will add that to my nose, this is sweeter than Samsara.
prosta-wowa – :
I’m smelling again many scents I already smelled years ago together with new ones. I’m lucky enough that I have a few place when I can smell them without buying and I’m realising how many scents can be totally useless. I don’t regret I never bought them.
Vanisia is one of them. I quite like it but cannot make me liking it enough. If I wore this one I would probably smell more refined and much snobbish than many people around me, but somehow it would happen because it smells different, not necessarily high class (does a high class really exist?>). It actually smells crazy and messy, not bad, but difficult to say the least and from this difficulty may rise the “exclusivity”. Very expensive, it would have probably be sitting in my closet unworn after a few days of enthusiasm for the out of the mill feeling.
No, definetely no Samsara here, not even its ghost and not even its current sad white-muskey version.
Really buy Samsara instead. You may like it or not but you will smell more coherent than Vanisia.
Iodismamomy – :
L’Heure Bleue minus the melancholy magic.
Bella senz’anima.
Pretty soulless.
rbojowolok – :
Creed’s Vanisia opens with an odd sinus clearing hit of bergamot & strong vanilla, the effect of which somehow reminds me for a split second of bug spray. Moments later, the components mellow, & become recognizable to me, almost seeming minty. From this moment on it progresses rather quickly! Amber, more vanilla, -and this is not the ethereal & lightly crushed pods of Sublime Vanille, but an aged, rich, deep & oily vanilla enhanced by ambergris. With a very fine quality jasmine together they create a warm & welcoming fragrance, with a temperance & color which in my mind reminds me of sparkly Baltic amber that’s been polished. I get almost a light baked apple scent for a moment I think a trick of the jasmine & maybe citrus plus the sweets. Its quite interesting, to sniff the evolution of a seemingly simple scent, but it evolves into so many possibilities, I can see how it could be a huge hit or miss based on chemistry. So, I’ve had bug spray, mint, apple, jasmine, amber, ambergris, rich vanilla, some kind of phantom spice, and a sandalwood base, which always seems to be a hit on me as long as its quality. Very interesting. I was a bit bored with the sniff I got from the vial, but this is an entirely different scent when worn. I wouldn’t suggest a blind buy, the ambergris could throw it for some people. Fantastic for fall, I’m really craving a big bottle that I could have a big 5-6 sprays of! However.. My sample will have to do for now, and we shall see if its a full bottle sized craving when I run out! Right now it reminds a bit of Sushi Imperiale, a cozy, shape shifter of a perfume that makes me want to sniff myself again & again. We shall see how the husband reacts! I find myself wanting more.. Lovely perfume, listening to fall cicadas its absolutely perfect.
Really craving a FB of this!
Update, I pulled the trigger and bought a huge bottle of the Mellisime edition, and it really has secured a spot among my favorites! A classic beauty that will never go out of style!
Mebwc516InsuffBooni – :
A perfectly-balanced blend. The opening is a little bit of a shock, with all the notes mingling, but still individually recognisable (although nothing like the opening hit of Love In Black). The bergamot provides the brightness, but soon the rose, sandalwood and amber settle into a vanilla accord that is quite rich. This reminds me somewhat of Shalimar, but not like a copy or impression — just vaguely (there’s no leather). I give this a huge thumbs up. I find it hard to judge how much Vanisia to put on — even with the firehose Creed atomiser, I still go three sprays. It has excellent longevity, and the Ambroxan adds a nice fuzziness to the drydown. For those Creed fans, this is an excellent companion to Royal Delight. Enjoy!
toubcobArtego – :
Some people said that they can’t find vanilla in this masterpiece. Well….I found it and it is really, really beautiful.
Top notes are harsh, strong and deep. Really woody. I would describe it more as a woody-oriental scent. But after half an hour, in a soft and warm way, the vanilla starts to bloom. Minute by minute, it takes a more mature and velvety form, like a warm full moon night, where sweet smells are all around you.
This one is a masterpiece that all perfume aficionados must have in their collection.
Parovoz7 – :
At first this scent is like a freight train. WOW! It hits you HARD. I wanted to give it some time to mellow out, so I went about my business. Then I thought to myself, what is that lovely smell? I was decanting perfumes at the time so I thought it was just a mixture of everything I was decanting. But then I smelled my arm. Mmm, this is scrumptious! But hang on a sec. Where is the vanilla? Is there something lost in translation here? I thought vanisia meant vanilla, but what I get from this fragrance is pure amber (well, amber and sandalwood). Granted, it’s a lovely, STRONG, almost spicy amber, and the drydown reminds me of Givenchy Organza Indecence but with less vanilla and no patchouli. I swear I smell cinnamon, just like a previous poster mentioned. There is something comforting yet sexy about this scent. But please, if you seek vanilla, look elsewhere, for I’m afraid there’s not much to be had in this bottle.
kolomboss11 – :
I strongly agree with the first review. A luxurious fragrance. But it also gives the impression of an elegant and sexy ….
Xeroxsxhdq – :
the scent trail on this one is magnetic, smells wonderful, very sexy woman fragrance…i was able to try this on, got a sample for my wife to try..it is very impressive.. not that a perfume should be, but just the aroma of this one will make someone take notice…someone special has walked into the room..i get the amber almost a snappy cinnamon type of scent but a definite man killer type..i think just do not over do..you will have to test this one to find out what is the right dose for you.powerful and sexy to my nose. i like it.makes me go grrrrrr…
di9vol – :
my husband is very insensitive to many fragrances that I try out. translation, he hardly ever notices my fragrance. this one he stood up and took notice! a winner in my book. “nuff said.
anton.curileh – :
A showcase on amber, with vanilla and floral notes
of jasmine and rose to lend complexity.This fragrance
was made for the Queen of Spain,and it does have a royal
sophisticated feel.Before I purchase,I like to smell the
contents of the bottle,with creed,the scent can be very
different from one batch to another.This being the fact,
everything is handmade and very natural,which can also be more volatile.After I exchanged my first bottle which
I did not test,I was pleasantly surprised with the next.
This is elegant and feminine,perfect for work or evenings.Sillage is medium and average lasting power,
4-6 hrs.This fragrance is like a sting of pearls,proper,
elegant,and a must have luxury for any woman`s collection!
antinhoolk – :
I agree with the very first review on this page, this IS luxury at it’s finest. Vanisia is an amber centered fragrance rather than vanilla. I initially tested this because I thought it was a vanilla scent, but I was blown away by the scent. The only thing that prevented me from snatching it up right away was the $240 price tag. I lucked out and was able to have a small decanter filled free with purchase of another perfume at nordstrom. Total score as I heard that this perfume is going back into the vault.
I don’t pick up the bergamot top note, but there is something bright that jumps out at you right away. This only lingers to enhance the richness of the sandalwood and amber coupling. Rose is subtle in the background giving this a richness and depth (I am not a rose fan, so please know this is NOT a rose perfume). The vanilla and floral notes represent the base and offer a creamy support. I also note a hint of light musk that adds depth.
Here is my recipe for decadence: shower, the exact friction of stars body lotion (creamy with a hint of salt), one drop of vanilla scented oil rubbed with both wrists, dust with a spray of vanisia. Absolutely divine!
Of course it is also amazing on it’s own.
sahsa klinov – :
* Top Notes: Bergamot
* Middle notes: Jasmine, Bulgarian rose
* Base notes: Sandalwood, vanilla, amber, ambergris
taken from official site.
4/5
gvenevera – :
Creed VANISIA features not vanilla but amber, a lot of amber, so much amber, in fact, that I put off testing this one a few days ago because upon opening the vial I realized that it was cold weather fare and the forecast that day was for summer-like heat.
Upon application, the strong amber opening nearly immediately fades to make way for a beautiful floral woody drydown somewhat redolent–at least in waves–of SAMSARA, but with much less vanilla.
VANISIA is rich and complex, with a deep, resiny texture that becomes more and more enticing as it melts into the skin. I recommend this powerful potion to those who like SAMSARA, ARPEGE, and BAGHARI. But you really must have a keen appreciation for amber in order to wear this perfume, which strikes me as feminine in a deep, dark and mysterious way–similar again in some ways to SAMSARA, but considerably less sweet.
yeresko80 – :
Based on the name, I was expecting a vanilla scent, but out of the vial this smells like a typical “men’s cologne” with all of the usual lavender, citrus and cedar nuances. As it begins to dry down, I do start to smell vanilla, but what was that opening all about? And why is it persisting? The listed notes are puzzling, since I really don’t smell rose, jasmine, or even sandalwood in this. I’m usually able to smell all of these things, especially sandalwood, even when it’s in minute amounts and not in the official notes, so it’s strange that I wasn’t able to detect any in Vanisia. What I do smell is a “Creed-like” base that for me is reminiscent of bananas, among other things. I find this an odd scent, but not odd in a way that is particularly interesting. The longevity is average, the better part of a day.
peklo1 – :
Sandalwood, vanilla, jasmine and rose. This should be Holy Grail for me. It isn’t. Too bad it didn’t work in that perfect ideal way I wanted it to work for me.
It is such a luxurious vanilla without being a sticky candy vanilline artificial vanilla. I’m not saying it is natural, but it smells natural-like.
The problem is that it takes sooo long to develop finely on my skin.
The first whif is like sniffing a vanillic after-shave. It stays that way for a long while, then it becomes more mellow and lovely, but I still have to understand its full potential if any exists. It smells to me like an uncomplete work, something that has been left abandoned at half-way.
It has poor sillage but incredible staying power. After 7-8 it becomes totally vanillic in a beautiful L’Artisan Vanilia way! But the wait and result are not worthy the high pricetag.
Dommage Creed!
Ezhuggg – :
I agree whole heartedly with Carla; Vanisia is a stunner! So rich, warm, elegant……I like vanilla scents only to a point, so I was a bit worried about this one. No need, the vanilla is perfectly smooth, no stickiness about it at all. Well rounded with perfect sillage and staying power! I have been wearing it for about ten hours now and I can still catch a waft of this creamy, dreamy scent!
bizonne55 – :
Vanisia, the quintessence of luxury at its finest, is a mainstay, est. 1987, in the House of Creed. This
fascinating ‘floriential’ is an essential in my perfume world. Through my experience, vanilla inspired scents are like “old wines in a new bottle”. Vanisia has been and will forever be, followed by a myriad of vanilla potions. Creed managed to use the “liquor’ of vanilla to it’s maximum potential in this particular creation. The “House” has successfully blended the perfect accompaniment with the jigger of jasmine, the dusting of rose and the sprinkle of sandalwood while creating an exotic mystery that “le vanisia” can provoke in a fragrance. A sexy and classy scent that can easily be worn in the day or evening with it’s lasting life, this rates amongst the highest of its kind in my book!