Customer reviews of DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter

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9,8 /10
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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thierry B.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 07/11/2025
I have already given an opinion.. Very particular to ask for another without any feedback on my first opinion
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Danielle S.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 06/11/2025
I have never received the package
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, your package has unfortunately been lost by the carrier. We have processed the refund for your order. Best regards
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Sophie T.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 02/11/2025
3 bags of 10 vanilla pods were missing and the gift that was supposed to come with the order. We have called customer service at least 4 times who is supposed to get back to us...
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Madam, your order was complete and compliant. The photo of all your ordered products has been provided to you.
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Julien F.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 05/11/2025
Very disappointed by the customer service that refused to compensate me after receiving an incomplete order (delivered without the black peppers). But previous orders had always gone very well. Therefore, I do not recommend this site that is not capable of making a commercial gesture of a few euros since the total of this order was around 27 euros and not all products were missing. I will probably turn to other solutions in the future.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Sir,

The order was complete, see our preparation photo.
We do not yield when we are certain of our traceability.

Sincerely,
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Valérie F.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 31/10/2025
I was very disappointed with the quality of the matcha tea. This is the first time I have been disappointed, yet I have made several orders of various products on the site, but this time I even had to throw it away because it was brown and not light green, did not mix and left deposits. I had to order from a matcha tea specialist. The rest of my order was fine.
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Yvette F.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/11/2025
Very good with a lot of aroma
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Joao R.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 17/10/2025
Good products, but angry: supposedly free delivery, paid more than 7 euros, and additional gift if a certain amount is reached, missing from the package, even though checked during the order. I thought small businesses were more rigorous than very large ones, PFFF....Not happy, I called, and even less happy with my phone exchange...Free delivery to a relay point, living in the mountains, the nearest is 15km away, 30 round trip....anyway, not even heard. It's a shame, I feel like I've been cheated...It's sad. Certainly, it's not with my 60 euros of orders per year that I will enrich you, but knowing that my salary is only 500E/month, for me it's huge. Really disappointed, therefore I think this is my last order.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, I just checked your order and the processing by my team (telephone registration). You chose cinnamon as a gift which was well received in your order. Delivery is free to relay points for newsletter subscribers, you are not one but could have benefited from it. It is stated everywhere on our product sheets. Meanwhile, you benefited during the FRENCHDAYS from 30% off your order. We do our best for our customers, gifts, free delivery, loyalty program, referral program but we cannot offer home delivery for all orders. It is free from 99€ for France and certain European countries. Thank you for your understanding. Also, thank you for noting my response, on a Sunday, from a rigorous company and a small boss who works every day of the week 12 hours to do the best for his customers. Best regards. David
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Maria Eugênia G.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 10/10/2025
My parcel was not delivered to the indicated relay. I sent several messages to report this problem without any response from customer service
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Madam,
You contacted us yesterday at 8:56 PM only, I stopped working at 8 PM.
My day started at 5 AM where I manage orders and then from 7:30-8 AM the customer service.
In the meantime, I managed emergencies and included you in my morning priorities.
The parcel is reported delivered by the relay. My team will contact our carrier to get back to you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
David
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CHRISTINE F.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/10/2025
Never received my order, I hate the idea of a relay neighbor
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Ghalia G.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 30/09/2025
Honestly, I am very disappointed, because I can't smell the vanilla in my recipes it's a waste of money for me and a loss of customers for you
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guerin C.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 28/09/2025
The products other than the shelled peanuts are correct
I have not been refunded the total price of the shelled peanuts as they are inedible and infested with worms
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mario R.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 27/09/2025
I contacted customer service to report that the cashew nut pieces had a strange taste. The response I received was not appropriate.
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Pascale S.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 17/09/2025
Package ordered more than 3 weeks ago, still not received
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Christophe T.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 07/08/2025
Easy to navigate, lots of information. Quick processing of the order and delivery within the announced timeframe. However, I was very disappointed with the quality received: extremely dry and brittle pods, requiring rehydration several days before use in pastry... and nothing was announced on the site!
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We describe the pods in our summary: Lac Victoria: Visual: Unlike the Black Ebony Vanilla from Uganda, which is more moist and fleshy, the Brown Vanilla has a dry texture. Red Bourbon Vanilla: A higher dry matter content, a reduced humidity level for an intense aromatic profile. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards. The team at davidvanille.com
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Philippe G.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/08/2025
Dry vanilla with no aroma
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ANNE-LAURE D.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 28/07/2025
The vanilla pods are not at all of the same quality and no one responded to my complaint
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Anne marie L.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 21/07/2025
The vanilla is dried out, I am very disappointed
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Murielle cathy J.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 10/06/2025
Had to give 1 star to avoid giving zero
Bought vanilla pods by the hundreds of kilos from this company and rotten pods after 72 hours of receipt
This gentleman does not want to know anything and as a good professional he refuses to refund me or offer an exchange
I had to report to signal conso and contact the fraud repression of my residence who will contact the agents of his department so that my report does not go unanswered
I am disgusted to see that a company you help advance by buying astronomical sums that no one has bought from before mocks the customer and for a long time too
Be careful with the black ebony vanilla which is a product that has had one or more substances added to make them attractive
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Mathilde L.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 04/06/2025
Disappointed by all these plastic bags, I was hoping for craft paper... that was part of my motivation for the purchase
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, We show in our product videos the bags we offer. For variations, we explain the number of bags according to the weight in our 'packaging' section on all product sheets. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, The team at davidvanille.com
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Ferial P.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 02/06/2025
The site is very beautiful and makes you want to buy vanilla. But there is a discomfort once the package is received and you discover the merchandise.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Ferial,
You received 100 red bourbon vanilla pods for €39.90 + 10 declassified vanilla pods + FREE shipping for €39.90.
The received red vanilla pods are on average +16cm long.
Please read the sheets carefully to understand what quality you are purchasing. This is red vanilla, so they are dry.
Good winds, basta.
Best regards,
The David Vanilla team
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Cedric B.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 13/05/2025
Products not qualitative
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Mr. BELOUSKY,
Following your email: I will talk about it and note you on the networks, do not be surprised:
I give you the same response as by email: We import the banded wood and do not have this feedback (see our 115 reviews). The best extraction remains in alcohol.
We will respond to your reviews and will legally sanction any defamation.
See text: Dosage: 50g per liter - Maceration in alcohol for 6 months like mother tincture or infusion at 100°C in water.
Best regards,
The team at davidvanille.com
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Richard B.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 29/04/2025
Hello, I allow myself this negative review because my experience with your products was unfortunately very disappointing. The main disappointment was the quality of the vanilla. Despite the more than positive reviews on your site about your pods, I found myself with particularly dry pods, on the verge of being brittle. The dryness of the pods directly impacts the quality of the product and its aromas. Having already ordered from other suppliers, I was used to receiving fresh and well-oiled pods, unfortunately this was not the case with your products. One pod in one of the packages was even damaged, you can see it in the attached photos. As for the pistachios, they hardly do better than the vanilla, they are soft and lack flavor. Please excuse me for this negative review which may be unpleasant to read, I agree, but given the comments on your products, my expectations that arose from them, as well as the comparisons I can make with products from other competitors, I can only be disappointed by this first experience. I prefer to go back to other suppliers whose product quality has convinced me while remaining reasonably competitive with your prices. Thank you for your understanding and good continuation.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Mr. Brulatout,
The TK vanilla pods are more refined than gourmet vanillas, we explain this in our descriptive sheet.
An exceptional pistachio reveals its nobility under the tooth with this particular texture that distinguishes the gourmet product from the ordinary. Unlike industrial pistachios, excessively dehydrated, the true superior quality pistachio carefully retains this natural moisture that makes all the difference.
When your molars gently close on this little green treasure, the authentic pistachio does not crack dryly but yields under tender pressure, instantly releasing its essential oils trapped inside. This slightly soft, almost creamy texture is a guarantee of optimal preservation and a respected terroir.
It is precisely in this residual moisture that the characteristic buttery aromas nestle, those milky and creamy notes that caress the palate and linger in the mouth. A pistachio that is too dry will have lost this taste richness, these subtle nuances that transform tasting into a true sensory experience.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
The David Vanilla team
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Mohamed T.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 02/05/2025
Taste and appearance different from the image and the promise of taste
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christophe L.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 13/04/2025
Hello, it's hard to give you my opinion because my order never arrived, I keep chasing the carrier, so for now I remain on my first experience which is very good. However, I sent you emails and never received any response, and let's not talk about reaching you by phone.
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Chrys D.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 07/04/2025
Vanilla rum infusion that tastes like neither, meat base containing only salt without taste, unacceptable
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, We have just checked but the references you do not appreciate are the same ones rated almost 5/5 verified reviews with many reviews from our customers. We also consume this same infusion within the company during our breaks and can capture these aromas and their precision at 200%, it seems obvious from our side. Best regards, The team at davidvanille.com
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Gino P.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 24/03/2025
I am disappointed not to have received a response to several messages I sent asking one thing: 'How can we proceed to obtain the best flavors of vanilla pods?' I still have not received a response on this subject but I receive promotional offers by email every two or three days. For me, the site davidvanille.com is just business
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, We have just checked and have received NO message from you, either in our customer service or our email [email protected]. It's petty and we prefer to block your account following this type of unfounded review. Best regards, David
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francoise V.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 21/03/2025
Correct site
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Gonzalez O.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 17/03/2025
I still don't have my order it's unacceptable
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michele P.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 19/03/2025
Problems on the site that have been resolved.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Michèle,
Could you please explain the problems you encountered?
Thank you in advance,
Best regards,
The team at davidvanille.com
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maryse W.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 17/03/2025
I only give 2 stars because I am very unhappy regarding the delivery the delivery person left my package at another pickup point and not at the one I had chosen I think David Vanilla should be more rigorous regarding deliveries and ensure that the delivery person drops off the package according to the customer's choice who is the boss the delivery person or David Vanilla???? therefore I will no longer place orders on this site I do not want to relive the same situation unfortunately because there is a choice on this site thank you Mrs. Wissang
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, We thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are sincerely sorry to learn that the delivery of your package did not meet your expectations and that it was dropped off at a different pickup point. Please be assured that we take your comments very seriously and we are continuously working to improve our services. However, we clearly explain in our general sales conditions that if the chosen pickup point is saturated, our carrier will deliver to a nearby pickup point. I want to clarify that the delivery was offered to you when you validated your cart as well as 10 vanilla pods. Best regards, The David Vanilla team
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Florence M.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 07/03/2025
I was very disappointed. I received dry pods.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, The cut vanilla pods and the free vanilla pods (Lake Victoria) are dry. Please see the photos and descriptions on the product sheets. The Black Ebony vanilla received has just been verified (batch, preparation and shipping photo); they are fleshy and well humid. Best regards, The team at davidvanille.com
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Yann B.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 24/01/2025
Hello, very disappointed with my order of downgraded vanilla which has neither taste nor smell.
I don't even know what to do with it.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Sir,
We are surprised by your feedback regarding our downgraded vanilla pods. Indeed, this product usually receives excellent evaluations from our customers, with a very high average rating, especially for its excellent value for money.
The downgraded vanilla, although presenting smaller or split pods as described in our description with many details, retains all its aromatic qualities.
If the bags have not been opened, we offer you to return them to the address on our labels for a full refund.
We are certain that other customers, familiar with the use of natural vanilla, will appreciate these pods at their true value.
Best regards
David
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Barrouchi A.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 04/01/2025
After checking my order, 10 vanilla pods were missing. I contacted customer service, they didn't want to know anything. Supposedly they checked my order via camera and supposedly it was complete but I would like to know how they can verify an order by camera and know that this particular package is mine. Impossible. I sent a photo of my received order and it was indeed incomplete. The sales conditions were not respected. I therefore canceled my account and will order my vanilla pods elsewhere because it is not serious at all. The least they could do is apologize but the customer service person was aggressive so I no longer wish to help David Vanilla and I do not recommend this site
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Alice M.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 02/12/2024
Order not received after a month and a follow-up, but the cost has been debited from my account... Scam??
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PIERRE V.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 18/12/2024
Zero
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, We took the time to verify your order as well as the photos and images from the cameras, and everything is in order. We remain available for any questions or additional information. Best regards, David
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Médéric R.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 28/11/2024
Allows to restrict your order and in the end does not refund you the entirety of the restriction.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Sir,
We would like to remind you that the conditions were clearly stated in red and in capital letters: a maximum of 2 items per order. However, you ordered 10 units of one reference and 11 of another.
In a spirit of conciliation, my team exceptionally validated 5 units for each reference. A refund corresponding to the surplus has been made to your credit card.
Can you please specify the exact nature of your concern so that we can respond to it as best as possible?
Best regards,
David
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madeleine H.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 07/12/2024
I ordered 100g of green tea and received 4 sachets of 25g in plastic!! It didn't smell good at all and too much plastic packaging - I won't order again.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
On the product sheet, in the packaging, it is clearly stated 100g = 4 x 25g.
I personally find the Genmaicha magnificent, especially this last harvest and production.
No need to argue in the face of your negativity, I do not wish to waste time.
Fair Winds,
David
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Julia B.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 05/12/2024
First order and very disappointed because my order was incomplete, I am missing the 3 packets of vanilla pods, after calling to explain the problem, they did not want to send them to me even though it was paid for.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Madam,
After a thorough verification of the photos sent during the preparation of your order, as well as the recordings from our cameras (our workshop systematically films all preparations), we confirm that everything was in order.
When we asked you if the package was damaged, you replied that it was not. Therefore, we conclude that your order was correctly received in its entirety.
We regret that this situation occurred and believe it is preferable for you to turn to other suppliers in the future.
We wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
David
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MICHEL R.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 20/11/2024
Very poor delivery logistics, package theft at the relay, and I no longer have access to your site! The reason? ...
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jelica D.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 28/11/2024
The downgraded pods are empty pods without aroma, so trash. I am very disappointed with my order.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, the downgraded vanilla pods are pods with a high vanillin content. The split pods in the batch are by far the most interesting because they are pods picked in over-ripeness with higher vanillin content (vanilla nose). This same vanilla is the one used by all our aromatic and perfumer clients. It is found in perfumes from famous big brands, purchased for their aromatic quality. These same clients never buy 'black' vanilla but prefer 100% drier vanilla, with more pods per kg and higher vanillin content in relation to pods/kg. Good winds, David