Is Alexandria Fragrances Fatal de Vanille a dupe of Tom Ford Vanille Fatale?

Vanille Fatale EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original Statement

Fatal de Vanille Extrait

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EDP Concentration Extrait
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Fatale EDP
A decadent, smoldering vanilla with a dark edge - tobacco, coffee, and suede transform sweetness into something mature and magnetic. For those who want more depth and drama than typical vanilla.
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Our Verdict - Fatal de Vanille Extrait
If you're after a Tom Ford experience without the stratospheric price tag, this spot-on clone delivers. Be warned though, some find the vanilla takes a backseat to the rich tobacco-myrrh combo, making it surprisingly divisive for a 'vanilla' scent.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Vanille Fatale EDP A Fatal de Vanille Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Fatale EDP
Fatal de Vanille Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 50% vs 16%
Coriander 49% vs 15%
Coffee 28% vs 16%
Vanilla 25% vs 21%
Tobacco 25% vs 17%
Frangipani 25% vs 16%
Suede 25% vs 19%
Barley 24% vs 17%
Mahogany 24% vs 14%
Narcissus 21% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Saffron 50% vs 16%
Coriander 49% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Coffee 28% vs 16%
Frangipani 25% vs 16%
Barley 24% vs 17%
Narcissus 21% vs 15%
Only in Fatal de Vanille
Plum 18% Rose 17%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 21%
Tobacco 25% vs 17%
Suede 25% vs 19%
Mahogany 24% vs 14%
Only in Fatal de Vanille
Patchouli 13% Oakmoss 13%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Vanille Fatale Fatal de Vanille
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Fatale

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Vanille Fatale thrives in cold and transitional weather, where its dense vanilla, tobacco, and coffee warmth create comfort and enveloping richness. It can overwhelm in heat but works beautifully for cozy fall and winter days, and is also welcome in early spring chills.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a statement scent best suited for intimate evenings, formal occasions, or romantic dates where projection and richness shine. Its power and sweetness can be too much for the office, and are unsuitable for sporty or active settings.

Fatal de Vanille

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a long-lasting, projecting powerhouse, making it too much for an office setting. Its intense, luxurious profile leans heavily into evenings out, perfect for dates or formal events where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
54%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 18 notes, including Barley, Vanilla, Mahogany

Key Differences

Adds frankincense and lime

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