Vladimir Carine Roitfeld by Carine Roitfeld

Vladimir Carine Roitfeld

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Vladimir Carine Roitfeld worth trying?

Vladimir by Carine Roitfeld is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
amber, aromatic, woody with Amber, Iris, Incense
amber aromatic woody

The first impression

Vladimir by Carine Roitfeld is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Vladimir was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Pascal Gaurin.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
aromatic 85%
woody 70%
iris 60%
powdery 50%
herbal 40%
citrus 35%
fresh spicy 30%
smoky 25%
soft spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Pascal Gaurin

Pascal Gaurin

Pascal Gaurin is a prolific perfumer whose work spans luxury and mass-market brands, including Amouage, Avon, and Christian Lacroix. His catalog features Love Delight for Amouage, as well as numerous Avon creations such as 300 Km/h Supersonic, Black Suede Dark, Christian Lacroix Noir, Christian Lacroix Nuit, Maxima, U By Ungaro For Him, and Unscripted. Gaurin's style is versatile, ranging from opulent florals to bold, modern masculines.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Amber Amber
Iris Iris
Incense Incense
Sage Sage
Cedar Cedar
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Geranium Geranium
Bergamot Bergamot

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Vladimir Carine Roitfeld

Essence

Vladimir embodies the Sage, a seeker of wisdom who finds clarity in stillness. The fragrance’s iris and incense evoke a library at dawn, where dust motes dance in slanting light. Cedar and sage lend an air of quiet authority, as if they’ve distilled lifetimes of observation into a single, measured breath.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor tailored austerity-crisp white shirts, wool coats with sharp lines, minimal jewelry. Their palette is muted: slate grays, deep blues, the faintest hint of bergamot’s gold. Every element speaks of restraint, of knowing what to leave unsaid.

Philosophy & Values

They value precision over flourish, believing truth is found in the spaces between words. The grapefruit’s brightness, tempered by amber’s gravity, mirrors their balance of curiosity and discernment. For them, knowledge is a form of reverence.

Relationships

They attract those hungry for guidance, though they offer it sparingly. Romantic partners are drawn to their quiet confidence, the way they listen more than they speak. Their love language is the shared silence of two people reading side by side.

Lifestyle

Their days are structured around ritual: morning walks, black coffee in a heavy mug, the methodical arrangement of books on a shelf. Evenings might be spent in hushed conversation or solitary reflection, always with a window cracked to let in the night air.

Shadow

Their detachment can harden into coldness, mistaking distance for wisdom. The smoky incense hints at a tendency to withdraw, to observe life rather than live it fully.

Conclusion

Vladimir is for those who carry their intellect like a lantern, illuminating the world with quiet, unwavering light.

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