Mancera Velvet Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Mancera's inimitable composition could just become your new favourite.

Mancera Velvet Vanilla

• From the fruity-floral fragrance family
• Base of white musk and vanilla
• Niche perfume

Masculine, Feminine, Both

Mancera's Velvet Vanilla is a niche composition compiled from high quality components and aimed at the consumer who wants to look beyond popular mainstays. Pierre Montale is the designer behind this unforgettable creation. Artisanal parfums, such as this one, have become extremely popular over the last 30 years. Production is small-scale. The objective is not to distribute as many as possible but instead to offer something innovative and unique. Many of them are built around a single note such as musk or epitomise the essence of a certain place like the Lake District or an atmosphere, like a gin-and-tonic in an upscale club.

A Symphonic Composition

Fruity-florals began flooding the market in the 1990s. Fresh and airy with succulent fruity nuances, they absolutely epitomise the modern-day vibe. Mandarin orange, angelica, pear and carnation are at the head of this particular EdP. Next the heart of rose, jasmine, neroli and tuberose fills the air. The experience is completed by a base of vanilla and white musk. If you like this scent-profile, Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! might inspire you too.

Mancera Fragrances: Price UK

Velvet Vanilla is available in a variety of sizes. The small amount is great for travelling, but the big usually provides a better price per millilitre. Established by French perfumer, Pierre Montale, in 2008, Mancera is considered a luxury niche brand. Their perfumes are crafted from the finest ingredients and bottled in Art Deco-inspired flacons. They have other scents in a number of price groups, depending upon concentration, debut date, ingredients and other factors. For more great bargains, check out aftershaves and hand creams as well.