Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

Top Notes

• Blueberry
• Lemon

Heart Notes

• Vanilla
• Green Wild Orris

Base Notes

• Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver

Vilhelm Parfumerie's broader description also highlights bamboo as part of the fragrance's creative collision of blueberry, lemon, bamboo, green wild orris, and Haitian vetiver. The structured pyramid above follows the brand's current product-specific note listing.

Poets of Berlin opens with an unusual pairing of juicy blueberry and bright lemon. The fruit gives the opening a sweet, colorful character while the citrus adds enough brightness to keep it from immediately becoming heavy or dessert-like.

As the fragrance develops, green wild orris introduces a smoother, slightly powdery and earthy quality while vanilla begins to soften the composition. Vilhelm also references bamboo in its broader description, reinforcing the fresh green contrast running through the sweeter elements.

The drydown becomes warmer and creamier as vanilla meets sandalwood and vetiver. Sandalwood adds smooth woody depth, while vetiver provides an earthy counterpoint to the fruit and vanilla. The result is a creative blend of fruity sweetness, citrus brightness, powdery-green texture, vanilla, and woods.

Poets of Berlin balances sweet blueberry and vanilla with lemon, green orris, sandalwood, and vetiver, giving it more versatility than a traditional dense gourmand fragrance. Its fruity opening feels lively, while the vanilla-woody drydown provides warmth and depth.

It can work especially well during spring, fall, cooler summer evenings, and mild winter weather. Its distinctive character also makes it a good option for casual wear, dinners, creative environments, date nights, social events, and occasions when you want something different from a conventional citrus, woody, or vanilla fragrance.

Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.

Poets of Berlin combines notes that may sound unexpected together: blueberry, lemon, green wild orris, vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver. Sampling it allows you to experience how the bright fruit, green-powdery heart, and creamy woody drydown interact on your own skin.

A Poets of Berlin sample is ideal for several test wears before considering a full bottle. Larger travel-size decants offer more fragrance for regular use while remaining convenient to store or carry.

• 3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
• 5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
• 10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
• 30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

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Are these authentic Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin samples?

Yes. Each Poets of Berlin sample and decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original Vilhelm Parfumerie bottle.

What does Poets of Berlin smell like?

Poets of Berlin combines juicy blueberry and bright lemon with green wild orris, creamy vanilla, sandalwood, and earthy vetiver. It moves from a colorful fruity-citrus opening into a smoother, warmer, woody-vanilla drydown.

What are the official notes in Poets of Berlin?

The current Vilhelm Parfumerie pyramid lists blueberry and lemon as top notes; vanilla and green wild orris as heart notes; and vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver as base notes.

Does Poets of Berlin contain a bamboo note?

Vilhelm Parfumerie's descriptive copy specifically mentions bamboo as part of the fragrance's overall composition, although bamboo is not currently listed separately within the brand's structured top, heart, and base note pyramid.

Is Poets of Berlin sweet?

Yes. Blueberry and vanilla create noticeable sweetness, but lemon, green wild orris, vetiver, and woods provide freshness and contrast. It is sweet without relying entirely on a traditional dessert-like gourmand profile.

Is Poets of Berlin powdery?

It can have a softly powdery quality, particularly as the green wild orris develops alongside vanilla and sandalwood. The fruit, citrus, and vetiver keep the overall scent from feeling exclusively powdery.

Is Poets of Berlin a gourmand fragrance?

Poets of Berlin has gourmand-like qualities from blueberry and vanilla, but its lemon, green orris, vetiver, and sandalwood introduce fresh, earthy, and woody elements. It is better understood as a creative fruity-vanilla fragrance with gourmand facets rather than a straightforward dessert scent.

Is Poets of Berlin unisex?

Poets of Berlin is widely presented as a fragrance that can be worn regardless of gender. Its combination of fruit, citrus, vanilla, orris, vetiver, and sandalwood does not depend on a traditionally masculine or feminine scent profile.

What seasons are best for Poets of Berlin?

Its combination of brightness and warmth makes Poets of Berlin especially versatile in spring and fall, with the vanilla and woods also working well in cooler weather. Lighter application can suit warmer conditions and summer evenings.

Is Poets of Berlin good for summer?

It can work in summer, particularly with moderate application or during cooler evenings. Lemon and green elements provide freshness, although the vanilla and sandalwood become warmer as the fragrance develops.

Is Poets of Berlin good for the office?

It can work in an office or professional environment with moderate application. Its distinctive blueberry and vanilla character makes it more noticeable than a conventional clean office fragrance, so application can be adjusted for close indoor settings.

Who created Poets of Berlin?

Poets of Berlin is credited to perfumer Jérôme Epinette and was released in 2018.

Is Poets of Berlin inspired by David Bowie?

Yes. Vilhelm Parfumerie describes Poets of Berlin through the creative energy of Berlin and the formative, recuperative, and prolific years David Bowie spent there during the 1970s.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from its original full-size bottle into a smaller independent atomizer. It allows you to sample, wear, or travel with the fragrance without purchasing or carrying another full bottle.

Is Poets of Berlin diluted?

No. Bluegrass Fragrance Company transfers Poets of Berlin directly from the authentic original bottle without diluting, reformulating, or intentionally altering the fragrance.

Is the original Vilhelm Parfumerie bottle included?

No. This product is an independently prepared Poets of Berlin sample or travel-size decant. The original Vilhelm Parfumerie bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.

Is a Poets of Berlin travel-size decant suitable for travel?

Yes. Smaller decant sizes provide a convenient way to carry Poets of Berlin without bringing a full-size bottle. Always follow applicable transportation requirements for liquids when traveling.