Essencial Oud Vanilla Natura

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Winter
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Essencial Oud Vanilla by Natura is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Essencial Oud Vanilla was launched in 2021. Essencial Oud Vanilla was created by Verônica Kato, John Gamba and Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Priprioca, Black Pepper, Saffron, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Mate, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony; base notes are Vanilla Bahiana, Guaiac Wood, Incense, Amber, Patchouli, Gurjan balsam, Sandalwood, Breu-Branco, Musk and Cedar.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
warm spicy 85%
amber 70%
aromatic 60%
fresh spicy 50%
smoky 40%
powdery 35%
balsamic 30%
earthy 25%

About the Perfumer

John Gamba

John Gamba

John Gamba is a versatile perfumer who has created a wide range of fragrances for brands like Avon, KKW Fragrance, Natura, and Playboy. His portfolio includes the Imari Corset and Imari Elixir 2015 for Avon, as well as Kimoji Vibes for KKW Fragrance. Gamba also crafted Essencial Oud Pimenta, Essencial Oud Vanilla, and Homem Verum for Natura, and Playboy Malibu for Playboy. His work spans from floral and fruity to rich, woody compositions.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Priprioca Priprioca
Black Pepper Black Pepper
Saffron Saffron
Lemon Lemon
Bergamot Bergamot
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Mate Mate
Rose Rose
Jasmine Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Peony Peony

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vanilla Bahiana Vanilla Bahiana
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Incense Incense
Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli
Gurjan balsam Gurjan balsam
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Breu-Branco Breu-Branco
Musk Musk
Cedar Cedar
Unique Character

Essencial Oud Vanilla Natura by Natura offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Essencial Oud Vanilla Natura embodies the distinctive style of Natura while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Essencial Oud Vanilla Natura

Essence

To wear Essencial Oud Vanilla Natura is to embrace duality-the smoky depth of oud entwined with the golden warmth of vanilla. This fragrance suggests a soul who seeks transformation, who understands that beauty lies in the tension between shadow and light. The wearer is an Alchemist, one who turns the raw materials of life into something richer, more meaningful. They are drawn to the mystical, the sensual, and the profound, yet they remain grounded in the tangible world.

Relationships

In love, they seek a partner who is both mirror and mystery-someone who reflects their complexity but remains just beyond full comprehension. They are not easy to love; they demand depth, and superficial connections wither quickly in their presence. Yet, for those who earn their trust, they are fiercely loyal, though never possessive. They understand that love, like oud and vanilla, must be allowed to breathe, to evolve.

Friendships are few but profound. They have little patience for small talk, but if you sit with them in silence, you may find more meaning than in hours of chatter. They are drawn to other seekers-artists, philosophers, wanderers-but they also have a surprising soft spot for those who are unapologetically simple, who remind them that not everything needs decoding.

Shadow

Yet, like all archetypes, the Alchemist has a darker side. Their fascination with transformation can slip into manipulation-not always malicious, but sometimes calculated. They know how to pull strings, how to nudge people toward their desired outcomes, and this power can corrupt if left unchecked.

They also risk becoming lost in their own depths. The same introspection that grants them wisdom can spiral into isolation. They may withdraw, convinced that no one truly understands them, reinforcing their own solitude. At their worst, they become the Hermit, hoarding their insights rather than sharing them.

Conclusion

Their tastes are an elegant paradox-luxurious yet understated, opulent yet restrained. They prefer deep, textured fabrics like velvet and aged leather, colors that whisper rather than shout: burnt sienna, midnight blue, the faintest blush of gold. Their home is a sanctuary of curated objects-antique books, handcrafted ceramics, a single bold painting that commands the room. They do not chase trends; they cultivate timelessness.

In philosophy, they are neither fully hedonist nor ascetic. They believe in savoring life’s pleasures, but only those that resonate with something deeper. A glass of aged whiskey is not merely a drink but an experience-a meditation on time, craftsmanship, and the slow burn of satisfaction. They despise waste, not out of frugality, but because they see potential in everything.