Vanilla Circus Esse Strikes The Notes

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2025

At a glance

Is Vanilla Circus Esse Strikes The Notes worth trying?

Vanilla Circus by Esse Strikes The Notes is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
sweet, vanilla, amber with Madagascar Vanilla, Honey, Milk

The first impression

Vanilla Circus by Esse Strikes The Notes is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Vanilla Circus was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Paolo Cerizza. Top notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Honey and Milk; middle notes are Vanilla and Toffee; base notes are Tonka Bean, Musk and Amberwood.

What shapes the scent

sweet 100%
vanilla 85%
amber 70%
honey 60%
musky 50%
lactonic 40%
powdery 35%
woody 30%
warm spicy 25%

The perfumer behind it

Paolo Cerizza

Paolo Cerizza

Paolo Cerizza is a perfumer with a diverse portfolio, including creations for AcquaDì, Duomo Milano, and Esse Strikes The Notes. His fragrances range from the fresh and intense Acquadi Intense to the complex Anima Vertiginosa and Opera Maestra for Duomo Milano. Cerizza also contributed to the Esse Strikes The Notes line with Lavinia, Rock 'n' Salt, and Serena, showcasing his versatility across different styles.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Madagascar Vanilla Madagascar Vanilla
Honey Honey
Milk Milk

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Vanilla Vanilla
Toffee Toffee

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Musk Musk
Amberwood Amberwood

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Vanilla Circus Esse Strikes The Notes

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Vanilla Circus embodies this alchemical magic. With its rich blend of Madagascar vanilla, honeyed milk, and toffee, the fragrance transmutes simple sweetness into a golden, almost mystical warmth. The base of tonka bean and amberwood adds depth, like an ancient recipe perfected over centuries.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor textures that shimmer-velvet, silk, and burnished leather-in deep caramel and amber hues. Their aesthetic is opulent yet playful, like a carnival at dusk, where light catches on gilded edges and the air hums with the promise of enchantment.

Philosophy & Values

For them, pleasure is a sacred art. They believe in savoring life’s decadence, finding divinity in the sensory. Their mantra: "Why merely taste when you can revel?" Every moment is an opportunity to elevate the mundane into something sublime.

Relationships

They draw others in with their magnetic warmth, offering comfort like a shared cup of spiced cocoa. Romantic partners are lured by their indulgent nature, though they may struggle with boundaries-their love can be as overwhelming as their signature scent.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by small luxuries: handwritten letters sealed with wax, midnight desserts, and candlelit baths. They collect rare spices and antique bottles, curating a world where every detail feels intentional and rich.

Shadow

Their pursuit of intensity can tip into excess. They risk becoming lost in their own fantasies, mistaking sensory overload for true depth. The shadow whispers: "More is never enough."

Conclusion

Vanilla Circus is a potion brewed by the Alchemist-a reminder that magic lingers in the spaces between sweetness and shadow. Wear it to conjure wonder, but tread lightly; even the most enchanting spells have their price.