Spice & Black Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanilla Romance
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
An absolute steal for the price point, this is a crowd-pleasing vanilla-dominant spicy cheapie that punches well above its weight. Don't expect groundbreaking originality, but you'll smell damn good, especially after some maturation time.
This isn't your average B&BW vanilla. It's an alluring, mature take on the classic, spiced up with cardamom and woody notes, making it a surprisingly sophisticated and versatile scent that punches way above its price point. Easily one of their best and a complete crowd-pleaser.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 2% |
| Floral | 1% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 2% |
| Sweet | 32% | 40% |
| Warm | 36% | 26% |
| Woody | 32% | 30% |
| Earthy | 6% | 10% |
| Animalic | 5% | 0% |
| Fresh | 6% | 4% |
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
Its warm, spicy, and vanilla-heavy profile makes it perfect for dates and casual wear, particularly in colder weather where its comforting nature shines. The moderate longevity and sillage for some wearers mean it's not overly intrusive for office settings, but the sweetness might be too much for some formal events or physical activities.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, slightly spicy and woody profile makes it great for dates and casual wear, leaning into its 'romance' aspect. While sophisticated enough for some formal settings, its projection makes it less ideal for a discrete office environment. Not suitable for sport due to its rich, warm nature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Cardamom, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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