Vanitas
A modern take on the classic powdered floral feminine, Vanitas opens with lush gardenia and violet before a warm amber-rose heart takes over. The sandalwood-vanilla base adds the sort of quiet sensuality that makes it work just as well on an autumn evening as a spring afternoon.
Composed by Calice Becker
Check price on AmazonWhat Vanitas smells like
Top notes
gardenia, violet, jasmine
Heart notes
rose, amber, tuberose
Base notes
sandalwood, musk, vanilla
How to read this
Top notes arrive first and last around fifteen minutes before giving way to the heart. The heart notes carry the true personality of the fragrance for the first one to two hours. The base notes emerge slowly and are what remains on skin and fabric long after the rest has faded. They define the lasting impression and the depth of Vanitas. Read our full guide to fragrance notes.
How it wears
Longevity
7h
Sillage
moderate
Season
fall/spring
Occasion
evening/romantic
Price tier
$
Year
2011
Longevity explained
Measured in hours on skin with a standard four-spray application at 20°C. Individual results vary with skin type and conditions.
Sillage explained
Close means it stays on skin. Moderate means people nearby will notice. Strong means it precedes you into a room.
Price tiers
$ is accessible under £60. $ is mid-range at £60 to £120. $$ is premium at £120 to £250. $$ is luxury above £250 for 50ml.
Who is Vanitas best for?
Best for
Unisex
Occasion
Evening and special occasions
Season
Spring
Office / Work
Better for evenings
Date night
Excellent choice
Gift idea for
Anyone who appreciates fine fragrance
Vanitas is the ideal fragrance for men and women equally who want a floral scent for evening and special occasions. Its moderate projection is considered and social without being demanding, making it well suited to everyday and professional settings. With solid longevity of around 7 hours, it works best when worn to a single event rather than across a full day.
Vanitas is at its best spring. It works particularly well for evening and special occasions, and its mid-range price tier makes it an easy everyday staple. As a gift idea, it lands well for anyone who appreciates fine fragrance, especially those who appreciate floral fragrances.
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About Vanitas
Vanitas performs best primarily in warmer months when its character comes alive in heat. Its floral character and moderate sillage make it well suited for evening/romantic occasions. Because it projects at a comfortable distance that most people nearby will notice without being overwhelmed, you can calibrate your application to the setting. Starting with two sprays on pulse points and adjusting from there is a reliable approach.