Native to Central America, vanilla is an orchid which lives as a liana hanging off trees in humid tropical forests. Wild vanilla harvesters roam the dense jungle to find the precious vanilla fruit.
Cultivating vanilla pods is hard and delicate work. Each flower has to be pollinated manually by a master pollinator, impregnating each flower with a finger. This process is actually called “marriage”.
Several varieties of vanilla exist, and the most vibrant is the vanilla tahitensis. The fruit ripens naturally without human intervention, spontaneously releasing the typical warm, exotic and sweet notes.
Perris bestowed upon us a beautiful Tahitian vanilla blend with their new perfume Vanille de Tahiti.
Gian Luca Perris, the nose behind the new perfume, shares the uniqueness of this vanilla in an exotic and gourmand fragrance.
« I dreamed of giving voice to the soft scent of vanilla flower rather than the sweet aroma of vanilla most commonly used in perfumery. Thanks to excellent raw materials like this vanilla tahintesis, I was finally able to realize my olfactory painting. »
Vanille de Tahiti is a symphony of warm, exotic and gentle sweet notes. A powerful and enveloping vanilla is enriched with floral notes of ylang ylang and champaca, while warm notes of amber mingle with musk and sandalwood.
« I dreamed of giving voice to the soft scent of vanilla flower other than the sweetest aroma typical of vanilla most commonly used in perfumery. Thanks to the exclusive raw materials of excellence, like this vanilla tahintesis, I was finally able to realize my olfactory painting ».
Vanille de Tahiti is a symphony of warm, exotic and gentle sweet notes. A powerful and enveloping vanilla is enriched with floral notes of ylang ylang and champaka, while chanting warm notes of amber mingle with musk and sandalwood.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the kind of scent that suits close, unhurried company: a room with low light, warm skin, and conversation that lingers. It projects a soft sensuality, creamy and floral at first, then deeper and more wooded as it settles, giving the wearer a polished but intimate presence.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its vanilla and woods can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first; the composition has enough warmth and diffusion to leave a smooth trail, especially on fabric and pulse points. On skin it turns creamier and more musky over time.
Who it’s for
For those who like vanilla with depth, texture and a more natural floral edge. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy sensual orientals, soft woods, and fragrances that feel refined rather than edible, with a balance of sweetness and warmth.
Release year
2023
The nose
Gian Luca Perris is the founder and creative force behind Perris Monte Carlo, and the nose credited with Vanille de Tahiti. His work is shaped by a deep respect for raw materials, especially natural ingredients handled with a modern, precise approach. Rather than building loud compositions, he tends to let a material’s texture and nuance lead the fragrance, which is exactly what this scent does with Tahitian vanilla. Perris’s style sits at the intersection of classic perfumery and contemporary extraction techniques: polished, ingredient-driven, and focused on clarity. In Vanille de Tahiti, that philosophy comes through in the choice to spotlight vanilla’s floral, tropical side instead of pushing it into dessert territory, allowing the composition to feel richer, more natural, and more sensual.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo is a house built around craftsmanship, premium raw materials, and a restrained, ingredient-first aesthetic. The brand favors elegant formulas over decorative excess, combining traditional perfumery values with modern extraction methods and a strong interest in sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Vanille de Tahiti’s concept
Vanille de Tahiti was conceived as a tribute to Tahitian vanilla, a rare and prized vanilla variety whose pods develop their warm, sweet character naturally. The fragrance leans into the flower-like side of vanilla, pairing it with ylang-ylang and champaca to evoke an exotic, sun-warmed landscape rather than a confectionery accord. Its imagery is one of lush paradise and refined sensuality.
Extra info
The fragrance spotlights Tahitian vanilla, a variety valued for its naturally ripened, warm and exotic profile. Perris Monte Carlo also emphasizes modern extraction methods to preserve the ingredient’s nuance. The scent has been described as a more textured, elevated take on vanilla rather than a gourmand cliché.
Native to Central America, vanilla is an orchid which lives as a liana hanging off trees in humid tropical forests. Wild vanilla harvesters roam the dense jungle to find the precious vanilla fruit.
Cultivating vanilla pods is hard and delicate work. Each flower has to be pollinated manually by a master pollinator, impregnating each flower with a finger. This process is actually called “marriage”.
Several varieties of vanilla exist, and the most vibrant is the vanilla tahitensis. The fruit ripens naturally without human intervention, spontaneously releasing the typical warm, exotic and sweet notes.
Perris bestowed upon us a beautiful Tahitian vanilla blend with their new perfume Vanille de Tahiti.
Gian Luca Perris, the nose behind the new perfume, shares the uniqueness of this vanilla in an exotic and gourmand fragrance.
« I dreamed of giving voice to the soft scent of vanilla flower rather than the sweet aroma of vanilla most commonly used in perfumery. Thanks to excellent raw materials like this vanilla tahintesis, I was finally able to realize my olfactory painting. »
Vanille de Tahiti is a symphony of warm, exotic and gentle sweet notes. A powerful and enveloping vanilla is enriched with floral notes of ylang ylang and champaca, while warm notes of amber mingle with musk and sandalwood.
« I dreamed of giving voice to the soft scent of vanilla flower other than the sweetest aroma typical of vanilla most commonly used in perfumery. Thanks to the exclusive raw materials of excellence, like this vanilla tahintesis, I was finally able to realize my olfactory painting ».
Vanille de Tahiti is a symphony of warm, exotic and gentle sweet notes. A powerful and enveloping vanilla is enriched with floral notes of ylang ylang and champaka, while chanting warm notes of amber mingle with musk and sandalwood.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the kind of scent that suits close, unhurried company: a room with low light, warm skin, and conversation that lingers. It projects a soft sensuality, creamy and floral at first, then deeper and more wooded as it settles, giving the wearer a polished but intimate presence.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its vanilla and woods can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first; the composition has enough warmth and diffusion to leave a smooth trail, especially on fabric and pulse points. On skin it turns creamier and more musky over time.
Who it’s for
For those who like vanilla with depth, texture and a more natural floral edge. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy sensual orientals, soft woods, and fragrances that feel refined rather than edible, with a balance of sweetness and warmth.
Release year
2023
The nose
Gian Luca Perris is the founder and creative force behind Perris Monte Carlo, and the nose credited with Vanille de Tahiti. His work is shaped by a deep respect for raw materials, especially natural ingredients handled with a modern, precise approach. Rather than building loud compositions, he tends to let a material’s texture and nuance lead the fragrance, which is exactly what this scent does with Tahitian vanilla. Perris’s style sits at the intersection of classic perfumery and contemporary extraction techniques: polished, ingredient-driven, and focused on clarity. In Vanille de Tahiti, that philosophy comes through in the choice to spotlight vanilla’s floral, tropical side instead of pushing it into dessert territory, allowing the composition to feel richer, more natural, and more sensual.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo is a house built around craftsmanship, premium raw materials, and a restrained, ingredient-first aesthetic. The brand favors elegant formulas over decorative excess, combining traditional perfumery values with modern extraction methods and a strong interest in sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Vanille de Tahiti’s concept
Vanille de Tahiti was conceived as a tribute to Tahitian vanilla, a rare and prized vanilla variety whose pods develop their warm, sweet character naturally. The fragrance leans into the flower-like side of vanilla, pairing it with ylang-ylang and champaca to evoke an exotic, sun-warmed landscape rather than a confectionery accord. Its imagery is one of lush paradise and refined sensuality.
Extra info
The fragrance spotlights Tahitian vanilla, a variety valued for its naturally ripened, warm and exotic profile. Perris Monte Carlo also emphasizes modern extraction methods to preserve the ingredient’s nuance. The scent has been described as a more textured, elevated take on vanilla rather than a gourmand cliché.