Reviews David Vanille

9.8/10
★★★★★
based on 19527 reviews published

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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

Very disappointed with the pistachios that came either from the Middle East or the USA. I got USA and 1 kg rather bland. I will not reorder.

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Valérie P.
purchased on 29/04/2026
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Valérie,
We are sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with our pistachios. They come from the United States, specifically California, as indicated on the product sheet.
These pistachios are appreciated by our customers, but we take your feelings about this dried fruit into account.
Best regards,
DavidVanille.com
3 /5
★★★☆☆

A little disappointed with this second order. The Madagascar pods are a bit dry and hard compared to my previous purchase where they were tender and fleshy.

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Marion S.
purchased on 19/04/2026
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

The vanilla pods are dry... few seeds inside. Very disappointed

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Mariylise L.
purchased on 04/04/2026
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Answer from David Vanille
Aromatic: The Brown LAC VICTORIA Vanilla (dry texture) is distinguished by warm, deeply vanilla notes and subtly cocoa-like. Its greedy nose reveals a harmonious blend of ripe mirabelle and melting caramel, evoking a fruity sweetness and slightly spicy, with hints of undergrowth. With each use, it releases an aromatic complexity that enriches your creations. Once rehydrated in milk, a sauce, or even an alcohol, the pod doubles in volume and releases all its aromatic essence,
2 /5
★★☆☆☆

The vanilla that was delivered to me has no taste

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Imane Z.
purchased on 07/04/2026
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Imane. The Black Ebony vanilla from Uganda is known for its aromatic richness with its warm, buttery, cocoa notes. Your feeling is surprising because we know all the qualities of this vanilla, which is highly appreciated by our customers.
2 /5
★★☆☆☆

The pods really disappointed me. Sending such pods is a shame.

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Serge C.
purchased on 18/03/2026
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Answer from David Vanille
There are different varieties of vanilla with a more or less dry texture; the same goes for the humidity level. You need to choose your vanilla based on what you want to make. It's not the appearance that determines the quality of the vanilla. Regarding Bourbon vanilla, the Red variety often has higher vanillin content than that of a Black Gold Bourbon vanilla, which is fattier!
3 /5
★★★☆☆

Hello, thank you for your spices because the quality is very good. However, I was disappointed with the cheap Ugandan vanilla pods, as they are very small and dry. Nelly

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Nelly F.
purchased on 13/03/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Disappointed by the vanilla, very dry and brittle. Surprised by the presence of milk in the curry, had to give it away because I am vegan.

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Monique H.
purchased on 14/03/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Hello, as always very satisfied with the products. However, this time I had to take almost 2 hours of bus round trip to pick up my package, because the pickup point changed. On top of that, under tight deadlines. The advantage of picking up a package at a pickup point lies in the flexibility. This time, it was not the case at all. For the rest, nothing to complain about. Best regards, Dimitri Bassuel

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Dimitri B.
purchased on 08/03/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Fast delivery, excellent vanilla but very disappointed with the pods supposedly very large... In terms of quantity, I received 3 that correspond, but honestly the rest is far from the advertised product... really average size. I give a rating of 3 stars because your site is user-friendly... fast delivery... careful packaging.

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Catherine G.
purchased on 10/03/2026
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Catherine. Thank you for your message. The Grandiose vanilla pods are an exceptional product, representing only 0.001% of vanilla harvests. In this category, the length of the pods can vary, but they are always larger than average, which justifies their classification as 'Grandiose'. Thank you for your understanding. Looking forward to it.
3 /5
★★★☆☆

Very happy with the vanilla pods but the packets of vanilla powder have no taste at all!!

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Audrey M.
purchased on 09/03/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

For now, I have only tasted the vanilla powder and it hardly flavored the preparation, yet I put in a lot.

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Pascale L.
purchased on 08/03/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Red bourbon vanilla received while I was expecting black bourbon (misreading of the site). Not impressed by this vanilla

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Allone A.
purchased on 08/03/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Very satisfied

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Francoise D.
purchased on 14/02/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

No taste for vanilla and yet included in a cake! For the rest, I will see in use.

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Maryse C.
purchased on 14/02/2026
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

Dried and brittle vanilla

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Sylvain S.
purchased on 15/02/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Negative point on the banded wood. Sold as large pieces.., and in the end I received a bag of crumbs... Not great for making rum. The rest (vanilla and tonka bean) very good

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Sébastien B.
purchased on 13/02/2026
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

First perfect order. Second order, one product is missing, yet the quantities on the order form are correct and well marked. But I won't see well enough, the packaging and the ten vanilla pods would be between the tissue paper and the cardboard. A mistake is quite possible, but strangely no more response.

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Melody B.
purchased on 03/02/2026
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Mélodie, We checked the preparation of your order and all the products were indeed present. We advised you to check under the flaps of the cardboard or in the wrapping paper, as the bags can slip in there. We have not received any feedback from you after our previous message.
2 /5
★★☆☆☆

A bit disappointed by the vanilla pods (length)

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Jean Luc D.
purchased on 31/01/2026
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Answer from David Vanille
The qualities, the characteristics of Bourbon Gold vanilla are there! No matter the size even M, you will discover a marvel! Thank you Jean Luc
3 /5
★★★☆☆

Less fragrant pepper than the ones I buy in my local store. Too bad.

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Vanessa M.
purchased on 25/01/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

The last order is identical to the previous one, at the same price, but the vanilla pods are drier, and it is missing 10 cm in length. I sent you an email on your site just after receiving the order, but I have not received any response from you. Thank you for getting back to me. Best regards.

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Caroline T.
purchased on 24/01/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

The pods are beautiful but much narrower than in the photo!!!

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Gérard M.
purchased on 24/01/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

The products are very good, but unfortunately the delivery service is a disaster, especially since the shipping costs are not cheap. The customer service has not followed up with me, I would not recommend as long as it is the same delivery service because there is no solution…

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Cecile M.
purchased on 03/01/2026
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

I ordered large quantities of 2 products and everything was delivered in 25g packaging... I find myself with more packaging than products... incomprehensible

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Benoit B.
purchased on 28/12/2025
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

The vanilla pods are all dry and small

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Karine D.
purchased on 27/12/2025
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Karine, the Lac Victoria vanilla from Uganda is a dry vanilla. The product sheet on the site specifies its characteristics and indicates that once rehydrated in milk, a sauce, or even an alcohol, the pod doubles in volume and releases all its aromatic essence,
2 /5
★★☆☆☆

The pods are extremely dry, I can hardly take anything when I manage to open them without them breaking because they are so dry: the perfect spices

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Jessica P.
purchased on 17/12/2025
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Jessica,

Thank you very much for your order and for your message.
The Lac Victoria vanilla is a naturally dry vanilla, as indicated in the product description on our site. This particularity gives it several qualities that we particularly appreciate at David Vanille: it offers an intense and concentrated aroma and a firm texture, and we are convinced that you will not be disappointed with this product.
These pods can be rehydrated in a jar with a splash of rum or used directly in your preparations for infusion.

We hope you will enjoy using them.
Best regards,
Isabelle
3 /5
★★★☆☆

Vanilla with little smell and disappointing taste

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Marion F.
purchased on 17/12/2025
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

Totally dry vanilla pods. Very disappointed

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Annick P.
purchased on 17/12/2025
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Misleading photos of crushed cashews

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Jerome E.
purchased on 13/12/2025
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

Good products but I did not receive the free vanilla pods announced as a gift in my order. A refund of an equivalent amount was made (thank you) but I would have preferred to receive the free vanilla pods.

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Catherine D.
purchased on 11/12/2025
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

Missing a product, refund processed but, one product that was essential for me. The vanillas come very dry and for some almost impossible to save. I will not buy here again.

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Nour K.
purchased on 09/12/2025
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Nour, The downgraded vanilla has a dry texture but is very aromatic as we specify on our site. Once rehydrated, the pods will triple in volume, releasing exquisite notes of warm, enveloping, and elegant vanilla.
3 /5
★★★☆☆

Good

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Jannice T.
purchased on 29/11/2025
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

Very happy with my order

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Annie M.
purchased on 07/12/2025
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2 /5
★★☆☆☆

I was not at all happy with my vanilla... it was really very dry, very difficult to cut in half to retrieve the pulp. After, I understand that for the price it might be a quality a bit below and that the variety is drier than other varieties. But at that point, it was very complicated, it had little smell nor taste once used. After, I don't blame anything, I can understand that for the price it was a punchy promotion. That I wouldn't have a very good quality vanilla at that price. I suppose the other varieties must be superior in quality, I haven't tried them.

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Jonathan C.
purchased on 05/12/2025
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Answer from David Vanille
Hello Jonathan,

Thank you for your order and your support.
You chose the 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.

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 fattier and softer vanilla, we recommend the Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar or the Black Ebony vanilla from Uganda. These pods have a more oily texture, a higher moisture content, and are softer, making it easier to extract the seeds.
We are sorry that the Lac Victoria vanilla does not fully match your feelings. As with any vanilla, it is important to choose your pod according to the intended use.

Thank you very much for your understanding.
The entire David Vanille team joins me in wishing you a very happy 2026.

Looking forward,
Isabelle
2 /5
★★☆☆☆

Always errors in the preparations. We'll see during the next order

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Eric H.
purchased on 02/12/2025
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3 /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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Jeanne-marie R.
purchased on 01/12/2025
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

There were mushrooms on the downgraded vanillas. I threw them away.

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Marie-michelle J.
purchased on 27/11/2025
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Very disappointed by the sichuan pepper

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Marielle V.
purchased on 22/11/2025
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3 /5
★★★☆☆

Unfortunately, I did not receive the "gifted" vanilla pods.

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Michael L.
purchased on 15/11/2025
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2 /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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Claire G.
purchased on 11/11/2025
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3 /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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Sophie C.
purchased on 12/11/2025
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