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Andie MacDowell is the American actress and model known for Groundhog Day and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Her signature scent is Vanilia from L’Artisan Parfumeur, a warm vanilla from one of the pioneering houses of niche perfumery. Here is what to expect and how to try it.
Signature Scent
- L’Artisan Vanilia
About the Fragrance
Vanilia comes from L’Artisan Parfumeur, the Paris house founded in 1976 that helped define what we now call niche fragrance. As the name suggests, it is built around vanilla, one of perfumery’s most comforting materials.
Wearing It Yourself
Vanilla can smell very different from one person to the next, so skin testing matters more than usual here. Apply a small amount, then notice how the first impression softens into the drydown over the afternoon. Andie MacDowell’s favorite is a lovely lead, but the vanilla that suits you may turn out to be a different one.
Why it matters
A single-ingredient favorite gives you a clear place to start. If vanilla draws you in, try this one alongside a few others and you will quickly learn which style of vanilla you prefer.
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