Vanille Vendetta
Ariana & Evans
Founded in 2017 in Ansonia, Connecticut, Ariana & Evans is the passion project of fragrance auteur Peter Charkalis, its name blending his own and his daughters’ middle names. Guided by the Japanese principle of kaizen—continuous improvement—Charkalis brings an eclectic, globe-spanning sensibility to scents that are bold, sophisticated, and delightfully unconventional. Standouts such as Baklava, Plum & Bliss, Chasing the Dragon, and Khalifa showcase inspirations drawn from world cuisine and culture. In 2024 he introduced Maullu, a premium line co-created with acclaimed Italian barber Daniele Maullu, further elevating the brand’s commitment to top-tier ingredients and artistry.
Scent Description
Every so often a fragrance raises the bar for its entire genre—and in the realm of vanilla, few contenders rival Ariana & Evans’ Vanille Vendetta. It opens with a sumptuous burst of vanilla absolute: velvety, decadent, almost mouth-watering. A whisper of polished woods lends structure, while golden amber deepens the heart, adding a resinous glow. Coriander and a refined musk thread the base, sharpening the sweetness with a masculine edge and inviting warmth. The composition feels instantly familiar yet intriguingly multifaceted. Rich and comforting, it never turns cloying; the judicious dose of spice and wood keeps the blend airy enough for year-round wear—equally at home in a crisp white office shirt or an intimate night out. Vanille Vendetta is a genre-defining scent that balances gourmand indulgence with nuanced sophistication, making it nothing short of essential for every serious collection.
Available For Purchase From
Scent Strength
9
Longevity
9
Scent Family
Oriental
Subtype
Soft Oriental
Suitability
Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Inspiration
Unique
Country of Origin
USA
Menthol
Non-menthol
Companion Products
Splash, EDP
Base Description
Ultima is a tallow-based soap whose complex and rich collection of butters and oils combine to form a luscious lather which is intensely creamy while still having structure. The impressive list of emollients, including Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil, Emu Oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Palm Fruit Oil, provide deep moisturization, relieve irritation and boost glide. Humectants including Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Sorbitol draw water into the skin, aiding in hydration. The result is a lather whose premium feel fully reflects its premium ingredients, with high density, strong cushion, excellent glide, and solid stability.
Lather Properties
Cushion
8
Density
8
Slickness
7
Stability
Lather Type
8
Creamy
Base Type
Base Name
Tallow
Ultima
Skin Food
Glycerin, Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Cocoa Butter, Beer, Avocado Oil, Cupuacu Butter, Emu Oil, Mango Butter, Palm Fruit, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Agave, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acids
Top Notes
Vanilla
Heart Notes
Juniper, Coriander
Base Notes
Sandalwood, Musk, Amber
IIngredients
Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid
By far my most favorite A&E offering. Easily a three season scent (Spring, Fall and Winter). A sweet floral vanilla with a bit of brightness and warmth. This is not a gourmand vanilla, it’s far more complex than that.