Divine Vanille
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ambre Gris
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divine Vanille is a divisive spiced oriental vanilla. You'll either get a classy, non-gourmand vanilla that punches above its weight, or a medicinal, peppery mess that barely registers. Consensus is it's a solid, affordable alternative to PDM Herod, but expect mixed performance.
Balmain's Ambre Gris is a divisive beast. Some find it a 'masterpiece' of spiced amber, creamy and sensual; others, a 'pissy' or 'industrial' mess. If you're after a unique, warm scent unlike anything else, it's worth the gamble for its sublime dry-down.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 12% | 16% |
| Fruity | 10% | 4% |
| Green | 7% | 10% |
| Sweet | 27% | 21% |
| Warm | 34% | 29% |
| Woody | 11% | 9% |
| Earthy | 11% | 12% |
| Animalic | 5% | 11% |
| Fresh | 8% | 11% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and intimate projection make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The warm, sensual accords are ideal for dates and casual evenings. While sophisticated, it lacks the strong projection often desired for formal events and is entirely unsuitable for sport due to its rich, balsamic nature.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, balsamic nature and reported excellent longevity make it a perfect fit for dates and formal events, creating a sensual aura. However, the strong initial spice and intimate character might be too much for an office setting, and it’s definitely not suited for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Cedar, Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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