Discover Flavia Vanilla / 82 by Parle Moi de Parfum

Flavia is a dark and sugary vanilla. Sweet, fascinating and totally seductive. Flavia Vanilla by Parle Moi is a sensual vanilla, gourmand featuring floral notes of lily, ylang-ylang, + peach.

Radiant, creamy, with a deep and rich vanilla. Peach adds a rounded aspect to the fragrance (reminiscent of peach skin), while the vanilla contributes to the warm and complex base. 

'She strides long-legged through the city streets, leaving behind her a sugary trail. Her eyes are shiny and black, almost liquid.Her irresistibly sweet and reassuring smell makes her close, almost familiar. She clings to skin, meddles with hearts and lingers in boys’ dreams.'

Top: Absolute of Ylang-Ylang, Michelia flower
Heart: Peach Accord
Base: Vanilla Bourbon

Flavia Vanilla is a love letter to one of perfumery's most beloved ingredients, reimagined in a contemporary, seductive composition. This fragrance is an exploration of vanilla in all its facets, from sweet and comforting to dark and mysterious.

The opening is a burst of sweet, creamy vanilla that immediately envelops you in its warm embrace. This isn't the cloying, artificial vanilla often found in commercial fragrances, but a rich, complex vanilla that's both familiar and intriguingly different. There's a subtle boozy quality to this opening, reminiscent of fine vanilla extract, that adds depth and sophistication.

As the fragrance develops, the sweetness is tempered by darker, more mysterious notes. A hint of smokiness emerges, adding an unexpected twist that transforms Flavia Vanilla from a simple gourmand into a complex, multifaceted scent. This smoky note is beautifully balanced, never overwhelming the vanilla but adding an alluring depth that keeps you coming back for more.

The heart of the fragrance is built around a soft, pillowy musk that gives Flavia Vanilla its addictive, skin-like quality. This musk note is complemented by a subtle touch of sugar, which enhances the natural sweetness of the vanilla without making it overly saccharine.

Throughout its wear, Flavia Vanilla maintains a perfect balance between sweet comfort and sophisticated allure. It evolves on the skin like a cozy evening by the fire, starting warm and inviting, then mellowing into a seductive, intimate scent that lingers close to the body.

This fragrance, while marketed towards women, could easily be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates a well-crafted vanilla scent. It's perfect for cooler weather when its warm notes can truly shine, but it's versatile enough to be enjoyed year-round as a comforting, confidence-boosting fragrance.