Vanisia Creed for women

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!

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.

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.

I strongly agree with the first review. A luxurious fragrance. But it also gives the impression of an elegant and sexy ....

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...

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.

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!

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.

* Top Notes: Bergamot
* Middle notes: Jasmine, Bulgarian rose
* Base notes: Sandalwood, vanilla, amber, ambergris


taken from official site.

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.

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.

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.
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!

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!

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!