Vanilla Variety Gift Box

Variety Gift Box: six rare vanilla species to discover, taste and compare

The Variety vanilla gift box is an exclusive collection bringing together six botanical species among the rarest in the world. Assembled by Paul Galand, vanilla sourcer, from beans selected direct from the growers, it is aimed at pastry enthusiasts and flavor collectors alike. Each vanilla reveals a unique aromatic personality: the ultimate comparative tasting gift box, and a gift out of the ordinary.

Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar: perfect balance

Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar stands out for its rich aromas of butter, caramel and chocolate. Its name “Bourbon” comes from its origin in the Indian Ocean and from the V. planifolia variety — a prestigious name linked to the former Île Bourbon (Réunion).

Odorata vanilla from Ecuador: wild strength

Odorata vanilla from Ecuador, a wild species endemic to South America, offers a complex profile blending chocolate, cherry, cocoa butter and matcha. Its natural pollination adds to its rarity.

Pompona vanilla from New Caledonia: the candied bean

Pompona vanilla from New Caledonia, a short, stocky subspecies, releases aromas of banana, strawberry, apricot, cinnamon and lilac. Its almost candied, non-stringy skin can be enjoyed like a fruit to bite into.

Cribbiana from Guatemala: the Maya heritage

Cribbiana, once prized by the Maya, is among the rarest vanillas. It grows wild, pollinated by hummingbirds and local bees, and offers aromas of bell pepper, chili, caramel and peanut.

Sotoarenasii vanilla from Colombia: absolute exoticism

Sotoarenasii vanilla from Colombia, one of the rarest in the world, grows in the forests of Chocó and is pollinated by endemic bees. Its flavors evoke plum, peach, licorice and tonka bean.

Bahiana vanilla from Brazil: power and singularity

Finally, Bahiana vanilla from Brazil stands out for its exceptional aromatic power and an intense ochre-red essential oil. Complex and surprising, it reveals notes of dried chili, blue cheese, muscovado sugar and a subtle minty touch.

This gift box is an invitation to a true taste journey, celebrating the diversity of vanilla’s natural aromas. To take the comparative tasting further, read our sourcer’s verdict “what is the best vanilla in the world?” and pair each bean with the right dessert using our pairing guide.

Who is the Variety Gift Box for?

It is the ideal gift for the food lover who likes to understand and compare. More accessible, the Discovery Gift Box introduces the great origins; rarer still, the Collector Gift Box brings together the exceptional. Discover the full range in our vanilla gift boxes.

A word from Paul Galand: This gift box is the result of a constant search for the most unspoiled terroirs. Each bean tells a story, from pollination by the hummingbirds of Guatemala to the oily richness of Brazilian soils. It is, in my view, the quintessence of vanilla biodiversity gathered in a single case.

Store your beans in a glass tube (see our storage guide) and explore all our exceptional vanillas.