Is Aromara Vanilla Bare a dupe of Phlur Vanilla Skin?
Vanilla Skin EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vanilla Bare Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Vanilla Skin
- Vanilla Bare
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive vanilla that either hits the mark for a 'skin but better' woody vanilla or totally misses it, smelling like bitter pencil shavings or cat litter. If you're after a grown-up, non-cloying vanilla with a spicy kick, this might be your jam - just be ready for the initial pepper blast.
Vanilla Bare matches Phlur Vanilla Skin's soft, skin-like vanilla-musk signature closely, built at 35% extrait for stronger projection than the original's Eau de Parfum. The mandarin-pink pepper opening and cashmere musk base track well, though it reads slightly less diffuse and 'skin scent' than Phlur's minimalist original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Pink Pepper
34%
vs
44%
Vanilla
33%
vs
55%
Sandalwood
24%
vs
47%
Cashmeran
42%
Sugar Cane
40%
Jasmine
30%
Lily
28%
Red Apple
25%
Benzoin
22%
Oud
21%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its warm, sensual, and projecting nature makes it excellent for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its strong sillage and 'sexy' vibe might be a bit much for professional settings. It's definitely not one for the gym.
Seasons
Community season votes for Phlur Vanilla Skin, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Phlur Vanilla Skin, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
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.
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Pink Pepper
Adds benzoin and cashmeran, drops coconut and mandarin
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