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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, but if you love Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille, you'd be daft not to give this a go. It's an absolute beast in performance, and for the price, the quality punches well above its weight. Give it time to macerate, though, or you might just get a clove bomb.
This is Montale's attempt at the quintessential gourmand vanilla and it's a divisive one. Fans love the rich, sweet, and comforting scent, with some calling it 'the' vanilla. Detractors, however, find it synthetic, plasticky, and cloying. Approach with caution, but if you want to smell like cookies, this might be your jam.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 7% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 31% | 44% |
| Warm | 47% | 42% |
| Woody | 12% | 20% |
| Earthy | 14% | 8% |
| Animalic | 3% | 0% |
| Fresh | 2% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and rich, spicy profile make it too much for an office setting. However, its warmth and sophistication lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather. It's a bit heavy for casual wear and entirely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent sweetness and occasional beast-mode projection make it less suitable for office environments. It shines in casual settings or on dates where its warm, inviting character can be appreciated without overwhelming. Not a formal or sport scent due to its gourmand nature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Cinnamon accords and Woody, Clove notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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