In The Stars Eau de Parfum bottle In The Stars
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Tangier Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle Tangier Vanille

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In The Stars
This is B&BW's infamous Baccarat Rouge dupe, and it's certainly a divisive one. Some smell cheap, synthetic horror, while others are convinced it's a high-class, affordable masterpiece. You'll know which camp you're in after a sniff, but its surprising longevity for a mist can make it hard to forget.
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Our Verdict - Tangier Vanille
This vanilla is a bit of a Marmite situation - you'll either adore its warm, powdery embrace or find yourself in a Play-Doh-induced headache. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, sophisticated to some, mundane to others, but never boring.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 8%
Floral 9% 12%
Fruity 4% 0%
Green 2% 1%
Sweet 33% 37%
Warm 14% 20%
Woody 24% 19%
Earthy 9% 9%
Animalic 21% 19%
Fresh 9% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
In The Stars EdP
Tangier Vanille EdP

Notes

Accords

In The Stars Tangier Vanille
100%
Sweet
47%
52%
Vanilla
100%
92%
Powdery
98%
96%
Amber
93%
84%
Musky
62%
82%
Oud
80%
Woody
70%
69%
Citrus
56%
51%
Animalic
47%
Rose
50%
Balsamic
48%
Sweet shared
100%
47%
Vanilla shared
52%
100%
Powdery shared
92%
98%
Amber shared
96%
93%
Musky shared
84%
62%
Oud
82%
Woody shared
80%
70%
Citrus shared
69%
56%
Animalic shared
51%
47%
50%
48%

Performance

In The Stars Tangier Vanille
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

In The Stars

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While some find it office-appropriate, its potent projection and distinct, 'perfumey' character can be too much for close quarters. It shines on dates and casual outings, where its warmth and modern sweetness are appreciated. Wear it to the gym if you're not afraid of making a statement.

Tangier Vanille

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm and comforting, yet often intimate, projection makes it ideal for dates and casual outings where close contact is common. While elegant enough for formal settings, its sweet creamy nature could be too dominant for some office environments. It's definitely not one for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Amber accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

In The Stars
Tangier Vanille
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