Take Note Of Atelier Des Ors Nōvae Vanilla Perfume

Take Note is your guide to the latest fragrance launches. We unpack the scent, who it’s made for and why it’s worth adding to the collection already on your beauty shelf.

For its 10th birthday, Atelier Des Ors is giving vanilla a refresh. Created by perfumer Marie Salamagne, it’s the kind of fragrance that feels like it was made for someone who likes their scent soft but never boring.

The Scent

The star here is vanilla, but not just any vanilla. Nōvae Vanilla blends three rare types; NaturePrint Blue, Bourbon, and Madagascar with mimosa, amber woods, and a touch of musk mixed in. The result? Vanilla that’s luminous, textured, and wearable all day, without ever feeling heavy or sugary.

The Mood

This isn’t your cosy, cupcake vanilla. Nōvae Vanilla feels confident, subtle, and quietly expensive — the kind of scent that pairs with tailoring and minimal makeup. It’s versatile enough for work or after-dark wear, suiting anyone who likes their fragrance soft but self-assured. Think: skin scent with presence.

The Shelf

For the beauty connoisseur, Nōvae Vanilla is that elevated “neutral” fragrance, the one that grounds your collection. It layers beautifully with smoky ouds, leathery ambers, or bright white florals if you want more lift. But honestly, it’s strong enough to stand alone.

Its balance of warm vanilla and mineral freshness makes it a year-round staple: comforting in winter, clean and radiant in summer. And at a time when so many vanilla scents lean gourmand, this one’s worth the space — refined, wearable, and just unexpected enough to feel special.