WHAT I SMELL: Vanille Rêve approaches the wearer with a warm deep tobacco laden vanilla that’s not sweet, but which is grounded in a sensuous mix of spices of nutmeg, cinnamon and anise. From the very beginning, Vanille Rêve is very serious and deeply rapturous. As the perfume develops, the mix of spice and vanilla begin to dry, leaving the wearer to feel is if they are on a journeyed path through the markets of Morocco prior to starting off on an adventure heading to the South Seas where its secret wisdom will be unlocked. After some time, the deep and dark begins to slowly lift and the perfume moves toward the more gourmand. Here the perfume radiates the most comforting of baked good delights. You can almost envision the spiced, caramelized and frosted creations emerging from the oven as they entice you as they’re put out on display. Continuing on, Vanille Rêve begins to reveal its quieter side with the addition of creamy white florals. Here the perfume begins to soften and bloom with the tiare flower lilting lightly on top of the vanilla. And this is where the perfume makes its final journey’s end amidst the intoxicating and exotic islands of the South Pacific.
From Shalini Parfum:
Vanille Rêve parfum captures the alluring sweetness of desire and ineffable dreams without limits. The parfum is an embracing composition of warm sensual Vanilla Absolut, aromatic Anise, voluptuous Tuberose, Jasmin and the Tahitian Gardenia – Tiare blossoms.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: An exotic journey to the South Seas.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE VANILLE RÊVE: mysterious, gourmand, exquisite
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT VANILLE RÊVE: Colognoisseur
BOTTOM LINE: Vanille Rêve is a gourmand lover’s dream where the vanilla is the star at the center. Never too sweet, the perfume is beautifully serious in the most wonderful of ways. Once again, Shalini and Maurice Roucel have added another beauty to the exceptional Shalini collection of perfumes.
- Bone Rating: 4 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Floral Gourmand
- Nose: Maurice Roucel
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: Cubique glass bottle with the glass stopper $500 for 50 ml, Cubique glass bottle with black bulb atomizer $500 for 50 ml, Small spray bottle $150 for 7.5 ml. Byzantine glass flacon $1,100 for 100 ml. White Lacquer and Gold Plated Travel Spray, $415 for 12.5 ml. All parfum extrait.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: 
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