Looking for Vanilla / 43
About This Fragrance
Looking for Vanilla / 43 by Parle Moi de Parfum is a 2025 eau de parfum built around the house’s idea of a Sunny Gourmand. It centers on vanilla, but it does not move first toward heavy pastry or dense sugar. Instead, the fragrance opens with white floral brightness and a citrus-like sunny accord.
Scent Profile
The opening pairs Indian jasmine sambac with a sunny accord, giving the vanilla a clean, bright lift. In the heart, tonka bean, bitter almond, and cherry add rounded gourmand depth, suggesting marzipan, soft powder, and a red-fruit shadow. The base combines vanilla absolute with patchouli, creating warmth while keeping the drydown woody and controlled rather than sticky.
Story and Character
The fragrance is tied to a family story: a sample left on Michel Almairac’s laboratory desk caught Benjamin Almairac’s attention and helped move the idea toward a finished perfume. The title matters too. It is not “found vanilla,” but “looking for vanilla,” suggesting an ongoing search for a brighter, more modern expression of the note.
Who It's For & When to Wear It
This is a good fit for people who enjoy vanilla but want less heaviness than classic dessert-style gourmands. It works especially well in autumn and winter, in the evening, and in close-range settings. In warmer weather, a light application in an air-conditioned room is the more balanced approach.
