Edible
Woody
Top Notescoffee
Heartchocolatelily-of-the-valleymilk accord
Base Notesambercedarwoodtonka beans
Tags
#sexy
#smoky
Style
unisex
This eau de parfum honours Vietnam's signature brew. Crafted from dark-roasted Robusta beans, which exude a bold, caramel-chocolate richness and a pronounced bitterness, it harmonizes deliciously with creamy condensed milk. Topped with ice, it becomes the iconic drink known as "Cà Phê Sữa Đá", the perfect way to start the day for most Vietnamese. This perfume interpretation is such an uncanny smell hologram, you won’t know whether to sniff or swallow!
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The mood is an unhurried morning at a small coffee counter: a dark, bitter roast cutting through condensed-milk sweetness while conversation waits for the first sip. Worn as perfume, that contrast feels tactile and intimate, with a smoky edge that keeps the gourmand warmth from becoming sugary.
How to wear
Cool or mild weather should give the roasted coffee and creamy sweetness room to unfold. Start with one or two sprays on skin for a restrained effect, letting the coffee opening settle into its woody, amber-tonka base. In warmer conditions, apply lightly so the milky richness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For lovers of realistic coffee fragrances and gourmands with a bitter edge. It suits tastes drawn to dark chocolate, smoky roast and creamy textures rather than bright fruit or overtly sugary dessert accords.
Release year
2023
The nose
Anh Ngo composed Vietnamese Coffee, translating the contrast between bitter roasted beans and sweet condensed milk into perfume. The composition carries its distinctive coffee impression toward a creamy, woody drydown supported by amber and tonka.
Collaborators
Founder Nick Hoang served as creative director, shaping the fragrance’s cultural brief around Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk within the debut Enchanting Vietnam collection.
d'Annam’s story
d’Annam explores Asian cultures through fragrances rooted in familiar foods, landscapes and personal memories. Working with local perfumers, illustrators and artisans, the house builds its storytelling around calmness, delight and respect rather than exotic spectacle.
Vietnamese Coffee’s concept
Vietnamese Coffee belongs to Chapter 1: Enchanting Vietnam, a nine-fragrance debut collection inspired by founder Nick Hoang’s memories of his homeland. Its reference is specifically cà phê sữa đá: dark-roasted Robusta softened with condensed milk and served over ice. Preserving the fleeting aroma of coffee was a central formulation challenge, with the roasted opening leading into a creamy, woody base.
Extra info
Vietnamese Coffee was a finalist in the Independent category of the 2024 Art and Olfaction Awards. Despite its condensed-milk accord, it is described by the brand as vegan and cruelty-free.
Top Notescoffee
Heartchocolatelily-of-the-valleymilk accord
Base Notesambercedarwoodtonka beans
Tags
#sexy
#smoky
Style
unisex
This eau de parfum honours Vietnam's signature brew. Crafted from dark-roasted Robusta beans, which exude a bold, caramel-chocolate richness and a pronounced bitterness, it harmonizes deliciously with creamy condensed milk. Topped with ice, it becomes the iconic drink known as "Cà Phê Sữa Đá", the perfect way to start the day for most Vietnamese. This perfume interpretation is such an uncanny smell hologram, you won’t know whether to sniff or swallow!
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The mood is an unhurried morning at a small coffee counter: a dark, bitter roast cutting through condensed-milk sweetness while conversation waits for the first sip. Worn as perfume, that contrast feels tactile and intimate, with a smoky edge that keeps the gourmand warmth from becoming sugary.
How to wear
Cool or mild weather should give the roasted coffee and creamy sweetness room to unfold. Start with one or two sprays on skin for a restrained effect, letting the coffee opening settle into its woody, amber-tonka base. In warmer conditions, apply lightly so the milky richness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For lovers of realistic coffee fragrances and gourmands with a bitter edge. It suits tastes drawn to dark chocolate, smoky roast and creamy textures rather than bright fruit or overtly sugary dessert accords.
Release year
2023
The nose
Anh Ngo composed Vietnamese Coffee, translating the contrast between bitter roasted beans and sweet condensed milk into perfume. The composition carries its distinctive coffee impression toward a creamy, woody drydown supported by amber and tonka.
Collaborators
Founder Nick Hoang served as creative director, shaping the fragrance’s cultural brief around Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk within the debut Enchanting Vietnam collection.
d'Annam’s story
d’Annam explores Asian cultures through fragrances rooted in familiar foods, landscapes and personal memories. Working with local perfumers, illustrators and artisans, the house builds its storytelling around calmness, delight and respect rather than exotic spectacle.
Vietnamese Coffee’s concept
Vietnamese Coffee belongs to Chapter 1: Enchanting Vietnam, a nine-fragrance debut collection inspired by founder Nick Hoang’s memories of his homeland. Its reference is specifically cà phê sữa đá: dark-roasted Robusta softened with condensed milk and served over ice. Preserving the fleeting aroma of coffee was a central formulation challenge, with the roasted opening leading into a creamy, woody base.
Extra info
Vietnamese Coffee was a finalist in the Independent category of the 2024 Art and Olfaction Awards. Despite its condensed-milk accord, it is described by the brand as vegan and cruelty-free.