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Rating: 3 out of 5
I bought vanilla on sale but I find it quite dry, it should have been specified that it was anti-waste I think. The rest of the order is good! Thank you
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Customer reviews of DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
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Overall rating: 9,8 out of 10
Based on 20 691 published reviews
Summary of reviews
The store consistently delivers fast delivery and careful packaging, ensuring orders arrive quickly and in good condition. Customers highlight a broad and varied selection, with many praising the authentic flavors of the spices and the superb fragrance of vanillas, peppers, and pralines. Product quality is repeatedly emphasized across multiple categories, with mentions of excellent quality, top-tier packaging containers, and reliable, repeatable results in cooking. The overall experience is described as friendly and efficient, with happy customers returning for repeat orders and noting favorable prices and value.
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Rating: 4 out of 5
COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRODUCTS, TOO BAD THE MINIMUM ORDER IS 20 EUROS, WHICH IS NOT ALWAYS OBVIOUS
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M
Rating: 4 out of 5
Good value - price
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P
Rating: 4 out of 5
Perfect
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P
Rating: 4 out of 5
Just in my order of smoked Vietnamese pepper, I received packs of 25 g while I was expecting 2x 500 g, it's not a big deal
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C
Rating: 4 out of 5
My package was damaged and 1 item was missing
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M
Rating: 3 out of 5
There were mushrooms on the downgraded vanillas. I threw them away.
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L
Rating: 1 out of 5
I would not be happy with the products. The pods were dry and I ordered vanilla caviar which was more like vanilla powder than caviar.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Léa,
Thank you for your order and your support.
We have taken note of your message left on the Avis Garantis site.
You chose Lac Victoria vanilla, which is a dry vanilla. As indicated in the product description on our site, this vanilla is distinguished by its powerful aromatic notes, ideal for flavoring delicate preparations, especially when infused in milk to make desserts or creams. The pods are fine, elegant, and allow for the release of subtle aromas.
If you scroll down the product sheet, you will find all the additional information regarding this vanilla, including storage and usage tips.
For preparations requiring a fatter and softer vanilla, we recommend Madagascar Bourbon vanilla or Uganda Black Ebony vanilla. These pods have a more oily texture, a higher moisture content, and are softer, making it easier to extract the seeds.
Furthermore, regarding vanilla caviar, it is composed solely of vanilla seeds, while vanilla powder is obtained by completely grinding the pod. Vanillin is mainly found in the pod's shell, not just in the seeds, which explains the difference in aromatic strength between caviar and powder.
We are sorry that Lac Victoria vanilla does not fully meet your expectations. As with any vanilla, it is important to choose your pod according to the intended use; do not hesitate to store it in a jar with a bit of rum to regain its softness and develop its volume.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
The entire David Vanille team joins me in wishing you a very happy 2026.
Best regards,
Isabelle
Thank you for your order and your support.
We have taken note of your message left on the Avis Garantis site.
You chose Lac Victoria vanilla, which is a dry vanilla. As indicated in the product description on our site, this vanilla is distinguished by its powerful aromatic notes, ideal for flavoring delicate preparations, especially when infused in milk to make desserts or creams. The pods are fine, elegant, and allow for the release of subtle aromas.
If you scroll down the product sheet, you will find all the additional information regarding this vanilla, including storage and usage tips.
For preparations requiring a fatter and softer vanilla, we recommend Madagascar Bourbon vanilla or Uganda Black Ebony vanilla. These pods have a more oily texture, a higher moisture content, and are softer, making it easier to extract the seeds.
Furthermore, regarding vanilla caviar, it is composed solely of vanilla seeds, while vanilla powder is obtained by completely grinding the pod. Vanillin is mainly found in the pod's shell, not just in the seeds, which explains the difference in aromatic strength between caviar and powder.
We are sorry that Lac Victoria vanilla does not fully meet your expectations. As with any vanilla, it is important to choose your pod according to the intended use; do not hesitate to store it in a jar with a bit of rum to regain its softness and develop its volume.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
The entire David Vanille team joins me in wishing you a very happy 2026.
Best regards,
Isabelle
F
Rating: 1 out of 5
Excellent products
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Annie,
Thank you for your order and your support.
I also thank you for leaving us a very positive review, a sign of your satisfaction.
However, we noticed that you gave a rating of 1, which corresponds to dissatisfaction. I would like to send you a modification of the review so that you can adjust your rating according to your real feeling. For your information, the rating is generally as follows: 1 = not at all satisfied, 4 or 5 = satisfied or very satisfied.
This modification will allow us to avoid your positive review being penalized by a bad rating.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
I take this opportunity to present, on behalf of the entire David Vanille team, our best wishes for 2026.
Best regards,
Isabelle
Thank you for your order and your support.
I also thank you for leaving us a very positive review, a sign of your satisfaction.
However, we noticed that you gave a rating of 1, which corresponds to dissatisfaction. I would like to send you a modification of the review so that you can adjust your rating according to your real feeling. For your information, the rating is generally as follows: 1 = not at all satisfied, 4 or 5 = satisfied or very satisfied.
This modification will allow us to avoid your positive review being penalized by a bad rating.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
I take this opportunity to present, on behalf of the entire David Vanille team, our best wishes for 2026.
Best regards,
Isabelle
C
Rating: 4 out of 5
Carole is too stressed. In the end, I managed on my own for my order which went very well.
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S
Rating: 4 out of 5
Very good value for money, the free shipping as well as the vanilla sticks were welcome.
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C
Rating: 1 out of 5
VERY SATISFIED
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D
Rating: 4 out of 5
Always the best of your products
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M
Rating: 3 out of 5
Very disappointed by the sichuan pepper
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J
Rating: 4 out of 5
Excellent peppers that I had the great pleasure of tasting... I highly recommend David Vanilla
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A
Rating: 4 out of 5
Perfect
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S
Rating: 4 out of 5
Good value for money
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N
Rating: 4 out of 5
Happy with the quality-price ratio of the vanilla pods. However, the 10 free pods offered are really not great. They look like old stock that can no longer be sold...
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V
Rating: 4 out of 5
Perfect
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C
Rating: 1 out of 5
I ordered 100 pods, and 90 have a mediocre size! They are all small and dry! They look like twigs
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Céline,
I have taken note of your review on the Avis Garanti site and I am sorry that you are not entirely satisfied with the Lac Victoria vanilla.
This is a vanilla with powerful aromas, ideal for flavoring your preparations, especially when infused in milk or in desserts.
As indicated on our site, this is a dry vanilla, resulting from its maturity and a long aging process, which allows it to develop its aromas.
To fully enjoy these pods and regain a softer texture, you can place them in a jar with a bit of rum. Within about ten days, they will rehydrate, develop their volume and flexibility, and allow you to use them more easily, getting closer to your expected feeling of a classic vanilla pod.
If you want a fatter and softer vanilla, you can direct your choices towards Madagascar Bourbon vanilla or Uganda Black Ebony vanilla, which have a higher moisture content and a more oily texture, more in line with the image one has of a soft vanilla.
However, we want to assure you that Lac Victoria vanilla remains a very beautiful vanilla, and you will not be disappointed by the strength of its aroma when you use it in infusion or in your preparations.
We remain at your disposal.
The entire David Vanille team joins me in wishing you a very happy 2026.
Best regards,
Isabelle
I have taken note of your review on the Avis Garanti site and I am sorry that you are not entirely satisfied with the Lac Victoria vanilla.
This is a vanilla with powerful aromas, ideal for flavoring your preparations, especially when infused in milk or in desserts.
As indicated on our site, this is a dry vanilla, resulting from its maturity and a long aging process, which allows it to develop its aromas.
To fully enjoy these pods and regain a softer texture, you can place them in a jar with a bit of rum. Within about ten days, they will rehydrate, develop their volume and flexibility, and allow you to use them more easily, getting closer to your expected feeling of a classic vanilla pod.
If you want a fatter and softer vanilla, you can direct your choices towards Madagascar Bourbon vanilla or Uganda Black Ebony vanilla, which have a higher moisture content and a more oily texture, more in line with the image one has of a soft vanilla.
However, we want to assure you that Lac Victoria vanilla remains a very beautiful vanilla, and you will not be disappointed by the strength of its aroma when you use it in infusion or in your preparations.
We remain at your disposal.
The entire David Vanille team joins me in wishing you a very happy 2026.
Best regards,
Isabelle
D
Rating: 4 out of 5
Very giant
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A
Rating: 1 out of 5
I received my package with 1 vanilla pod missing in two bags (9 pods instead of 10) after contacting David Vanille, no commercial discount was accepted, I am disappointed with the after-sales service.
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R
Rating: 1 out of 5
Misleading photo showing whole cashews and I received broken cashews
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Richard.
Our product sheet clearly states that these are broken cashews, and that is precisely what we shipped to you.
If you thought you would receive whole cashews, I understand your disappointment, but the description on our site was very explicit on this point.
Best regards.
Our product sheet clearly states that these are broken cashews, and that is precisely what we shipped to you.
If you thought you would receive whole cashews, I understand your disappointment, but the description on our site was very explicit on this point.
Best regards.
M
Rating: 3 out of 5
Unfortunately, I did not receive the "gifted" vanilla pods.
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Z
Rating: 1 out of 5
An item was missing, I was told it's not possible, and another one opened in the package, and I was told it's weird, it's never happened, as if I were a liar. I think I won't order from you again.
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C
Rating: 2 out of 5
Very disappointed by the quality of the packaging. Given the prices of the products, we expect better packaging quality. This one is not the same as previous orders. Too bad
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L
Rating: 4 out of 5
Packaging unclear on the site.
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J
Rating: 4 out of 5
I haven't tried the spices. I expected the vanilla pods to be bigger. But given the price, I don't regret my order.
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S
Rating: 3 out of 5
Certainly the prices are attractive for vanilla pods but the quality is mediocre. I ordered Tahitensis vanilla and received pods as hard as wood and very low in seeds. The other vanilla ordered (Bourbon Gold) is softer, fragrant but lacks flavor. In short, I am very disappointed with the vanilla. On the other hand, the Moroccan mint tea is excellent! In conclusion, for vanilla, there is no secret: if you want quality, you have to pay the price.
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J
Rating: 3 out of 5
I was not satisfied with my last order regarding the Ugandan vanilla whose pods were all dry, I was already told that it was normal, these pods are drier than others from different origins, however I had already ordered this type of vanilla and it was not of this quality. The last ones are really tasteless. Here is my disappointment. The 10 pods as a gift are identical so hardly usable
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
To be perfectly clear: the Brown Vanilla Lac Victoria from Uganda is naturally dry and less fleshy, as explicitly stated on our site.
Pods sometimes cracked or curved = sign of mature harvest.
Dry texture = normal for this entry-level vanilla.
Aromas fully released only after rehydration.
Best regards
To be perfectly clear: the Brown Vanilla Lac Victoria from Uganda is naturally dry and less fleshy, as explicitly stated on our site.
Pods sometimes cracked or curved = sign of mature harvest.
Dry texture = normal for this entry-level vanilla.
Aromas fully released only after rehydration.
Best regards
M
Rating: 2 out of 5
Three ordered products are missing. I sent an email and called... without response.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Madam,
We must stop taking people for idiots. It is clear from the products in your shipping photo that you have also received.
Best regards,
We must stop taking people for idiots. It is clear from the products in your shipping photo that you have also received.
Best regards,
S
Rating: 4 out of 5
The spices are very good, however the plastic bags are not practical, before they were resealable and now once opened they fly everywhere. Please return to your old packaging as I don't have enough containers for all the varieties... One downside is that a minimum order is required. I would like to order more often when I finish rather than stock up just in case.
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B
Rating: 3 out of 5
Unfortunately, I came across a pack of vanilla that was too dry.
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S
Rating: 4 out of 5
Very good products, excellent vanilla, I often recommend to friends.
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A
Rating: 4 out of 5
Good value for money.
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A
Rating: 4 out of 5
Spices meet expectations as usual, which is why I repeat my orders.
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A
Rating: 4 out of 5
Everything was very well packaged and of great quality
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C
Rating: 4 out of 5
Very good products. Great value for money with the promotions.
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S
Rating: 4 out of 5
Quality products, however unreliable delivery service
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J
Rating: 4 out of 5
Quality Product Quality Delivery Tired of having vanilla pods as a gift
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