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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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 04/09/2021
when I saw the hair in the vanilla pods, it really put me off!
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Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 04/09/2021
Pod too dry.
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Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 03/09/2021
The envelope arrived empty. No gesture or solution proposed by the seller.
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Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 26/06/2021
I ordered vanilla pods and I am not happy, the pods were too dry and unusable, they went to the trash along with my money.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
If you threw away those vanilla pods, you were very wrong. It's my favorite vanilla.
See the explanations about this vanilla described as dry in the product sheet (also see the photos):
https://www.davidvanille.com/fr/gousses-de-vanille/394-4738-gousses-de-vanille-bourbon-rouge-12cm-m-medaille-d-or.html#/253-quantite-2_gousses
Best regards,
David Vanille
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 20/06/2021
very dry vanilla
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello, You ordered 4 different origins including Bourbon Red vanilla (Dry, see description on the site). Our photos are true to the vanillas received. We also checked the photo of your order preparation, everything is in order. Best regards, David Vanilla
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 11/08/2021
Very dry vanillas
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Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 13/08/2021
3 weeks of waiting for the order, no shipping, sale canceled for "more convenience" for the merchant of course. No offer for replacement or delivery within another timeframe. I saw bad comments despite that I gave it a chance but here we are. Not serious despite beautiful promises of passion and love for the product from the gentleman.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
Your package was lost by the post. Given your tension in your emails, we preferred to refund you.
My business is not an e-commerce factory and I do not wish for it to become one. There is no machine in the workshop.
We do our best as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
David Vanille
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 27/06/2021
Meh meh and meh
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Karim,
Here is the technical sheet visible on the site :
A HUGE FAVORITE - What aromatic power! I strongly invite you to discover this Grand Cru vanilla worked in the old-fashioned way by my teams. Pods at full maturity slightly split or not split, a fireworks display of aromatic amplitude! A higher dry matter content, a reduced humidity level, allowing for all the aromatic precision of my harvest. It is from my beginnings on the beaches of Sainte Anne (Guadeloupe).
Also, the main photo accurately represents the vanilla sold.
Thank you in advance for your understanding,
Looking forward,
David Vanilla
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/07/2021
Just the delivery that I received as expected, otherwise to avoid if you want quality Madagascar vanilla beans.
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 24/06/2021
Fast delivery.
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Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/07/2021
Very well organized site. Delivery a bit long but notified. Great packaging. No issues with transport.
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Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 25/06/2021
Very dry vanilla pods, no smell or taste. Maybe just bad luck with my 75 pods purchased.
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Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 25/06/2021
The box was well adapted for delivery, that’s the only negative point.
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 29/06/2021
Perfect for delivery and navigation on the site, nothing to complain about. However, a ZERO POINT for the products!!!! the pods are not pods but pieces of dry wood. I just opened one and tasted it, it's sand without flavor, that crunches under the teeth!! I am really disappointed! I was hoping to make a good rice pudding!!!! I expected wide and fleshy pods, a bit like the 'gold'... and well thick for the gold! How can such bad products be exported?!
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Madam,
You purchased Bourbon Gold XXL vanilla pods and Madagascar Bourbon Red / 'Gold Medal' vanilla.
Each sheet precisely describes each quality. If a moist vanilla is for you a quality vanilla, I can do nothing more.
Should I practice selling pods with 40% humidity and you tell me it's beautiful and qualitative?
More seriously, reread my explanations and do not rely on appearances. My Bourbon Red vanillas are the most acclaimed by my top chefs. The habit does not make the monk, it is also true for vanilla.
Looking forward to it,
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 20/06/2021
I could have given a 'very good' if the delivery hadn't taken forever due to La Poste sending the package to the wrong destination. It's a shame to pay for fast delivery that ultimately took more than a week to reach me.
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 24/06/2021
I am unfortunately very disappointed with the quality of the vanilla pods:
- which are very dry and must therefore be soaked in hot water to be split in two,
- which are very small in width, forcing the use of a whole pod when usually half is enough,
- which are very little fragrant,
- the product is not worth more than the amount charged.
In summary, the experience was not conclusive.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
We have 625 positive reviews on this origin which is our Coup de Foudre source.
The aromatic profile is quite different from Bourbon vanilla, spicier and more floral.
The pods are sold in aged quality and detailed explanations are visible on the product sheet.
You placed an order of €19.90 and had free shipping.
Best regards,
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 23/06/2021
Hello.
During my order, I left a message asking if you could package the vanilla pods, which I bought by 50, in lots of 10, as it was for a gift.
It was not done, but in addition, I did not receive a message regarding the reason.
I then sent you an email but received no response either, sniff sniff.
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 23/06/2021
arrival the week after the scheduled one, I had to organize myself because I was leaving so disappointed 6 days instead of three changes everything. what mill for the pepper selim impossible to grind bye
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
Order on Friday 23. Sent on Wednesday 28 following the stock clearance (stated when selecting the carrier).
Received on Friday 30.
Best regards,
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 24/05/2021
Haven't tasted all the vanillas ordered yet. I will not order from this site again and I will not recommend it to friends. Because I don't like false promises like: you will get vanilla as a gift (but which is not in the package) And when you talk to David about it, he tells you to ask for it on the next order. So, no more orders
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Françoise,
If you do not leave a message when you place your order, I cannot see it.
I did not see any message in my customer service.
Thank you for your understanding,
Best regards,
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 05/06/2021
Very good.
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 29/05/2021
5 pods out of 20 are really significantly smaller than the others, really really small
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Lucas,
You ordered Gourmet vanilla +10cm M:
15 pods are size 14-16cm
5 pods are size 10-13cm
We always try to exceed our customers' expectations. From this point of view, we deserve a 5/5, don't we? :-)
Have a great week,
Best regards,
David Vanille
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 20/05/2021
Order received quickly, however some pods were broken or opened. Some very dry.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Leila,
We just looked at the photos of the order and the pods are superb. No customer service was received upon receipt.
We remain reachable at [email protected]
Best regards,
David Vanille
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 15/04/2021
I was missing a product in the package.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Anne-Sophie, The photo of the shipment clearly shows the two Ugandan vanilla pods. The package was not damaged upon your receipt. My colleague contacted you by phone as soon as your customer service request was received and verified with you. Best regards, David Vanille: Exceptional Spices
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 05/04/2021
We only received 18 pods instead of 20 which is not a big deal in itself. I was less pleased with David Vanille's reaction to this error: not a word of apology and simply we will add 2 to the next order.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Arielle,
We count the pods twice before shipping and sent a photo of the number of pods sent at departure. Even though we were surprised, we offered to send you 2 additional pods.
Our customer service responded quickly to your request.
Thank you for your understanding,
Looking forward,
David Vanille
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Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 12/04/2021
An alphabetical classification would be appreciated
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Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 11/04/2021
Pleasant site, correct delivery but I will not order again because there is still an anomaly in this order see below ANISE GREEN
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 31/03/2021
Perfect, fast, top products, nice pen even though I would have preferred a sample of products lol. Thank you
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 21/03/2021
The products are of good quality. The delivery is fast.
The communication is poor. No responses to my questions at all.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Nathalie,
We just checked our emails and customer service messages via the site: no messages.
How did you contact us please?
Thank you in advance,
Best regards,
David Vanille
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/02/2021
Half of the pods are very small and dry. Almost nothing to scrape off. It might be the variety that causes this, but I am disappointed
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Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 17/02/2021
A 2kg bag of coconut sugar arrived torn, I contacted Davidvanille who never got back to me. I am surprised. The products are of quality but this lack of attention is surprising.
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 10/02/2021
Package received very quickly. On this point, nothing to complain about. However, I ordered 20 Ugandan vanilla pods + 20 free. Only 10 pods out of the 40 are plump. The other 30 are ultra dry and either completely flat or very thin. I don't know how I'm going to manage to split them. I am very disappointed. I thought I was getting a good deal but that's far from the case. I feel like they are taking advantage of this offer to sell the unsellable. I sent them an email upon receiving the package but still no news. I am really disappointed because I relied on reviews, some said it was quality and others that they were dry and well I should have avoided. I am even more disappointed by their silence which I find unprofessional.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Madam,
Back from my trip, here is my response:
We have checked the photos of the vanilla pods sent, everything is in order. The pods are beautiful and from the same batch as our other positive comments.
Our promotions are not aimed at liquidating stock, simply acquiring new customers.
Best regards,
David Vanilla
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 10/02/2021
Did not receive my entire order and in response, I am told that what is missing (2 pods) will be sent with my next order! This is not normal!!
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
Back from my trip, I just checked your order and the counting of the pods via our photos taken during preparation. I count 40 pods.
Can you please check again?
Thank you in advance,
David Vanille
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 02/01/2021
I did not receive my order. I therefore informed you. Furthermore, I wrote 3 complaints to COLISSIMO post from which I received the same recommendations three times that had no reason to exist. I even called and was advised to file a complaint for a fee of 120€. Yes! For an order of about thirty euros! SCANDALOUS! At the post office, I learned that this kind of problem has been frequent in recent months.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
Your order was delivered by colissimo on Friday, January 8. We invited you to contact colissimo to receive a certificate of poor delivery (usual mailman) and to file a complaint with the gendarmerie or the nearest police station.
Once these elements are in our hands, we can proceed with a refund.
If applicable, according to our T&Cs, this opens the door to all kinds of abuse from certain customers.
Thank you in advance for your understanding of our policy.
Best regards,
The David Vanille team
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 20/01/2021
My order arrived damaged and part of a product was lost, and I received no response from David Vanille despite two reporting messages. Otherwise, fast delivery and products conforming and of quality.
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Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 22/01/2021
It could have been a great experience if I had received my entire order, several emails and texts sent with supporting photos and no response.
I would have liked a reaction because I bought 5 vanilla pods and only received two pods in the bag!!!!!
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello,
We received your first email Thursday afternoon and did not have time to process it. Sorry for not being able to respond to you sooner. The workshop's mobile does not respond to customer service. Customer service is easily available at 07 68 20 84 20.
Response from customer service sent to your email box.
Looking forward,
David Vanilla
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 19/01/2021
Error in delivery, but very serious in handling this error.
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Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 20/01/2021
I sent you an email regarding my order, I ordered basil and there is thyme instead??? Thank you for your response.
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 06/01/2021
The 10 vanilla pods plus 10 vanilla pods were much smaller than 20 vanilla pods plus 20 vanilla pods. Not satisfied with this size.
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Response from DavidVanille.com – Spice Hunter
Hello Lauriane,
We have included dry vanilla pods +10cm as planned in your order.
Some are 16-17cm and others 12-13cm, it's true. If everything was in 10cm, it would have been uniform but of lesser quality.
Thank you for your understanding,
Best regards,
David Vanilla
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Acheteur Vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 10/01/2021
The problem is that the quantity was not correct, there were only 39 pods and not 40, for a first order it's not great.
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Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 05/01/2021
We ordered on January 5, were notified that the order was in delivery on January 7, and then again on January 13. In the end, we only received the pods on January 17... We are far from the deadlines mentioned on the site and will probably not order here in the future.
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