Lemon Island Eau de Parfum bottle Lemon Island
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 1990
££ Price Tier £
Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla

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Lemon Island
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lemon Island
This one's a proper head-scratcher and divisive as hell. Some found it a delightful lemon gourmand, others a sour bathroom cleaner. Expect a bit of mystery and a whole lot of jasmine, though, not just the lemon promised by the name.
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Our Verdict - Vanilla
This 90s classic is a straight-up vanilla hit, adored by many for its comforting, cookie-like sweetness. While some find it a bit too linear or synthetic, its affordability and layering potential make it a perennial favourite for gourmand lovers. Don't expect huge projection, but it's pure, unadulterated vanilla satisfaction for those who crave it.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 28%
Floral 30% 32%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 38% 38%
Warm 6% 6%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 1% 1%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 21% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lemon Island EdP
Vanilla EdP

Notes

Lemon Island
Vanilla

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 100% vs 51%
Only in Vanilla
Bergamot 49%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 100% vs 100%

Accords

Lemon Island Vanilla
100%
Citrus
47%
69%
Vanilla
100%
94%
White Floral
43%
Powdery
52%
51%
Aromatic
50%
Fresh
Sweet
44%
Citrus shared
100%
47%
Vanilla shared
69%
100%
White Floral shared
94%
43%
52%
51%
50%
44%

Performance

Lemon Island Vanilla
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lemon Island

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear or as an unobtrusive office scent. The beachy, relaxed accords are perfect for daytime outings, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and sweet, comforting scent make it ideal for casual wear and dates where intimacy is key. While it's generally too sweet and often perceived as 'young' for formal settings, its clean profile means it can work for some offices, particularly if applied lightly, though many reviewers suggest reapplication is needed.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
98%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Citrus, White Floral accords and Jasmine, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lemon Island
Vanilla
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