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Phlur Vanilla Canyon was released in 2026. Created by Jerome Epinette, it has notes of plum, tonka bean, honey, jasmine, oak, madagascar vanilla and patchouli. Phlur Vanilla Canyon is the EDP, eau de parfum.
From the brand - "Vanilla Canyon is inspired by the feeling of limitlessness. Like gazing into a vast canyon or driving toward the horizon on an open road, it’s an ode to awe-striking moments that take your breath away and make you feel alive. Vanilla Canyon is a soulful, yet sweet, take on vanilla. Warm vanilla is grounded in oak wood for a textured depth, and laced with wild honey, velvet plum, patchouli, and tonka, it lingers on the skin like a warm sunrise.”
From the perfumer, Jerome Epinette - “I was inspired by wide-open horizons and the freedom to just be. I wanted to give vanilla a new form, less sugary, more soulful. Blending Madagascar vanilla with oak wood, honeyed warmth, and patchouli creates a grounded, intimate depth that lingers beautifully on skin.”
Fragrantica - "I’m super impressed. It opens on me with a smoky woody scent, like I’m rubbing pieces of oak together to make a fire and the friction is enough to become fragrant but not enough to spark yet. As the scent develops, the sweetness previously lurking in the background takes forefront, specifically in the form of honey. While it becomes very sweet, it still retains the richness and androgyny that it had before. It carries this very interesting contrast between more edgy and masculine imagery like wood, smoke, and leather with sweet feminine honey, vanilla, and sugar. It makes whoever is wearing it read as intriguing and mysterious to me. I’d describe it as very unisex, maybe even leaning slightly masculine? I could definitely see a cool rocker girl or a soulful artsy guy wearing it. I’m kinda obsessed and keep smelling my wrist. I’ve been wearing it for 6 hours at this point and it’s still going strong after several hand washes. This is one of my new favorites for sure"
Fragrantica - "the honey note is suuuper powerful but i think it’s amazing. it’s not as sweet as one might think with a honey forward perfume but it’s warm. it’s exactly what i’ve been looking for in a perfume."
Fragrantica - "Very much honey forward. Warm and cozy, would be great for cool weather. If you like Bee and Honey Suite then you may like this as a winter option. Mildly medicinal (like how Bee can be) but also very sweet, deep, and vanillic. "
Fragrantica - "Very warm, woody, and sophisticated. Milky vanilla gourmands are not my favorite and they have dominated fragrances for the past few years. This is not that! The vanilla here is used strategically. It balances the plum and tonka bean notes. The touch of honey adds an earthiness and complexity. There is even something here that reminds me of damp skin. I'm really enjoying this one. Definitely unisex and a year round banger!"
