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Vanille Mafonja by Réserve en Afrique

Vanille Mafonja

NewAdded October 21, 2026
  • Cruelty Free
  • Vegan

100ML / 3.4FL OZ - EAU DE PARFUM

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$190

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In stock at the shop on Grand Avenue. Choose pickup at checkout, or come smell it in person.

565 Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Tue–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun 11am–4pm

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including beta-myrcene and methyleugenol, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Our notice →

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The Story

Beneath the bright moon, an island cradles a hidden cove, revealed only with the falling tide. Jagged black rocks rise from crystal-clear waters, where iridescent fish glimmer like jewels. A solitary white baobab stands tall, its branches intertwined with the stars. The thick salty air, rich with vanilla, wraps the island in a dream.

Top
Fleur de Sel, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper (Mauritius), Nutmeg
Middle
Vanilla (Madagascar), Ylang-Ylang (Comoros)
Base
Myrrh (Somalia), Olibanum (Somalia), Dark Amber

The House

Réserve en Afrique is a fragrance house based in Dakar, founded by Etienne and his wife Valeria. In 1934 Etienne’s grandfather arrived in Senegal, the same year a nearby forest became a protected reserve, and his family spent decades working on its conservation. Growing up, Etienne learned that scent was deeply tied to his experience of nature. The debut collection, Afrique Extraordinaire, celebrates African botanicals, from Madagascan vanilla and Somali opoponax to Nigerian ginger and Moroccan rose. The fragrances are PETA-listed vegan and cruelty-free, with a beetroot-derived alcohol base and upcycled ingredients. The house gives 5% of its profits to conservation nonprofits in Africa, including Nature Communautés Développement in Senegal and Madagasikara Voakajy in Madagascar.