Is Alexandria Fragrances Vanille Doree a dupe of Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille?
Spiritueuse Double Vanille EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2018 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanille Doree Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Guerlain's legendary vanilla, but it's a divisive one. Many find it exquisite, a rich and boozy dream, while others rage about its weak performance and high price. You might love it, or you might find yourself anosmic to its charms entirely. Sample first, and pray your nose isn't broken.
This is a grown-up vanilla, rich and complex rather than overtly sweet or gourmand. Expect a boozy, smoky warmth that leans unisex, but be ready for a skin-scent experience as performance can be a bit shy on some. It's affordable luxury for those nights in.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Spiritueuse Double Vanille is an intimate fragrance, perfect for close encounters like dates where its subtle projection is an asset. Its rich, warm nature and luxurious feel make it suitable for formal settings and dressed-up casual wear, but its intimacy and cost mean it's not well-suited for the office or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate projection makes it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, but it truly shines on a date or for casual, cozy evenings. The rich, warm accords are too heavy for sport, and though sophisticated, its casual-leaning warmth might be a bit too relaxed for highly formal settings. Many reviewers mention it's ideal for a 'bedtime' scent, highlighting its intimate nature.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Ylang-Ylang, Cedar, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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