LABORATORIO OLFATTIVO
VANAGLORIA

2021

PERFUMER
Dominique Ropion

Saffron
Pineapple

Incense
Tonka Bean
frankincense

Bourbon Vanilla
Musk

Vanagloria instantly put me off. But… I sort of liked it? No idea, it’s a very weird and unique scent, but not as unpleasant as it may sound in the following paragraph.

Straight away it reminded me of the orthodontist visits as a child; metal brace, rubber elastics, latex gloves. It’s slightly disturbing; maybe reminiscent of a ‘band aid’ accord I’ve come across in some fragrances. That vibe is covered in a dry dusty vanilla, which makes it surprisingly stunning. But still a bit disturbing.