December Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pirates' Grand Reserve
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This isn't your average fluffy vanilla. December Vanilla is a rich, boozy, and deeply divisive scent that truly shines after some maceration. Prepare for an intense patchouli and rum opening; those who wait will be rewarded with a complex, sophisticated vanilla.
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its boozy, chocolatey embrace, others find it a weak, plasticky mess. Expect a journey from rum-soaked gourmand to a powdery, woody dry-down, but don't expect it to last for donkey's years.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 19% | 15% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 9% |
| Sweet | 40% | 28% |
| Warm | 23% | 16% |
| Woody | 11% | 17% |
| Earthy | 14% | 16% |
| Animalic | 15% | 10% |
| Fresh | 1% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, December Vanilla is too intense for office wear. Its deep, sensual profile makes it perfect for date nights and impressive for formal evening events. While a bit much for everyday casual wear, it suits cooler weather outings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its boozy, warm gourmand profile makes it less suitable for office wear, but excellent for dates and cooler casual outings. The inconsistent performance reports suggest it fades too quickly for many formal events. It's definitely not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Rum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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