Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Café des Délices by Maison Mataha Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Café des Délices is an oriental vanilla fragrance that balances gourmand and warm notes with a subtle freshness. It opens with biscuit and coffee, enriched by creamy vanilla and tonka bean, resting on a musky base. Those drawn to this scent will appreciate fragrances that combine an inviting coffee aroma with sweet, comforting vanilla and a hint of warmth.
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502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
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- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- coffee
- papyrus
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
A tribute to the scents of Colombia, this extrait de parfum suggests a late-night dinner for two under the stars. A gourmand dance of aromas is carried on the warm breeze: coffee, rum, chocolates. Powdery, pillowy vanilla and iris blur into vetiver and sandalwood for a sumptuous dream.
Perfumer: Clément Marx
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Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £170.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- coffee
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
From LO’s Parfum Intense collection, this is an amber with the darkness turned up to 11. There’s no white space here, just expensive raw materials piled high. Its vibrant opening with fruity notes is enriched by the bitterness of coffee, deepening into a powerful chorus of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. And this valley is a deep one, a soft black expanse of leather, nagarmotha and patchouli, cushioned by a dirtier-than-usual amber.
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Cafe by J-Scent £122.00
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- orange blossom
- vanilla
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
A poetic coffee perfume, conjuring the charms of a mid-century coffee shop in the Showa era. The contrast of the bitterness of roasted coffee beans and the sweetness of orange blossom supplies the sparkle, before the caramalised drydown of musky vanilla brings the mmmmm!
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Crispy Porn by Ourte £115.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- coffee
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Ourte’s signature vanilla, inspired by toasted waffles and caramel popcorn. Coffee with nuts, coconut on top, soaked in the finest rum. With one dirty ingredient – castoreum – that sets your senses on fire. Live crispy, play naughty.
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Kopi Luwak by Pictura Fragrans £150.00
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- Key notes:
- civet
- coffee
- jungle foliage accord
- oud
- vanilla
The lush Indonesian rainforest is home to the palm civet, a small mammal that eats coffee beans which, once excreted, are harvested for their malty flavour. Kopi Luwak is inspired by this connoisseur’s beverage, with rich coffee notes mingling with animalic civet. Incense and oud underscore the fermented darkness, with dark amber and aged vanilla adding a sweaty sweetness.
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SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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23:59 by 32.JULI £155.00
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- Key notes:
- benzoin
- coffee
- cognac
- oak
- smoke
- Aromagroups:
- woody
The moment when the night draws in close, hugging the deliciousness of the evening towards you. Cognac, crème brûlée and coffee blur into guaiac wood and oak, releasing vanilla-tinged smoke in a haze of pleasure. An echo of warmth in the darkness.
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Amygdala by Mendittorosa £430.00
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- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- coffee
- incense
- labdanum
- leather
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- woody
A fragrant and floral dedication to emotions and the intricate patterns that shape and run through the structure of our brains. Liquid joy prepared with balsamic labdanum, leathery orange blossom and violet leaf absolutes and a drop of fruity coffee nuance.
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
Strength: 35% extrait de parfum
The origin of some materials in the formula:
pink pepper -> South America
arabica coffee -> South America
cinnamon -> Sri Lanka
galbanum -> Iran
jasmine sambac -> India
violet leaf absolute -> Egypt
orange blossom absolute -> Tunisia
Ylang Ylang -> Madagascar
guaiac -> Paraguay
Vetiver -> Haiti
Labdanum -> Spain
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Awake by Akro £160.00
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- Key notes:
- cardamom
- coffee
- lemon
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Awake is Akro’s energising coffee fragrance. This EdP captures the evocative smell of a warm coffee shop on a cold day: the freshly ground beans and the steam; the bitter luxury offset by the alluring hint of baked goods.
About Café des Délices by Maison Mataha
- How does Café des Délices differ from these other coffee and vanilla fragrances?
- Café des Délices combines biscuit, coffee, vanilla, tonka and musk to create a warm, gourmand oriental vanilla scent with both sweetness and softness. Many fragrances here highlight coffee and vanilla but vary widely in additional notes, ranging from woody, smoky, spicy to fresh and floral accords, making each unique.
- What makes an oriental vanilla fragrance distinctive?
- Oriental vanilla fragrances typically blend sweet, creamy vanilla with warm, spicy or resinous oriental notes. They often include ingredients like tonka bean, musk, amber or spices, resulting in rich, sensual compositions that balance sweetness with depth.
- Are these fragrances suitable for all seasons?
- Many of these coffee and vanilla fragrances lean towards warmth and richness, making them better suited to cooler weather or evening wear. However, those with fresher or lighter notes, such as citrus or floral additions, can work well in warmer seasons.