Vanille Absolu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Intense
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Montale's attempt at the quintessential gourmand vanilla and it's a divisive one. Fans love the rich, sweet, and comforting scent, with some calling it 'the' vanilla. Detractors, however, find it synthetic, plasticky, and cloying. Approach with caution, but if you want to smell like cookies, this might be your jam.
Azzaro Pour Homme Intense is a boozy, spicy cinnamon bomb that divides opinion between those who adore its modern yet classic charm and those who lament its performance or its divergence from the original APH. If you're after a warm, inviting scent, this might be your jam.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 44% | 43% |
| Warm | 42% | 47% |
| Woody | 20% | 16% |
| Earthy | 8% | 12% |
| Animalic | 0% | 3% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent sweetness and occasional beast-mode projection make it less suitable for office environments. It shines in casual settings or on dates where its warm, inviting character can be appreciated without overwhelming. Not a formal or sport scent due to its gourmand nature.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and boozy character makes it suitable for cooler weather and evening wear, particularly for dates or casual outings. While some find it office-safe, its intensity might be too much for everyday professional settings, and it's definitely not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Cinnamon accords and Cinnamon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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