Seven Veils Eau de Parfum bottle Seven Veils
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2011 Year 2009
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Hermessence Vanille Galante Eau de Parfum bottle Hermessence Vanille Galante

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Seven Veils
Seven Veils is a divisive, quirky delight, loved for its spiced carrot cake vibe but hated by some for its cloying weirdness. Unconventional and sadly discontinued, those who love it are practically begging for its return.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Hermessence Vanille Galante
This isn't your average vanilla; it's a divisive shapeshifter that some adore for its delicate, non-gourmand elegance, while others are left wondering why their vanilla smells like fish or banana peels. Approach with caution - it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 30% 31%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 10% 16%
Sweet 33% 30%
Warm 16% 16%
Woody 11% 9%
Earthy 6% 3%
Animalic 1% 3%
Fresh 7% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Seven Veils EdP
Hermessence Vanille Galante EdP

Notes

Accords

Seven Veils Hermessence Vanille Galante
100%
Powdery
48%
91%
Soft Spicy
58%
79%
Vanilla
77%
75%
Floral
Green
68%
60%
Woody
52%
58%
Sweet
58%
49%
Musky
47%
Fresh
45%
Rose
Powdery shared
100%
48%
Soft Spicy shared
91%
58%
Vanilla shared
79%
77%
75%
68%
Woody shared
60%
52%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
49%
47%
45%

Performance

Seven Veils Hermessence Vanille Galante
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Seven Veils

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With its significant longevity and noticeable sillage, Seven Veils is best suited for social settings like dates or casual evenings. Its unique, warm gourmand profile is a bit too bold for a typical office environment and clearly unsuitable for sport.

Hermessence Vanille Galante

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for office wear, as it won't overpower. The delicate floral-vanilla profile lends itself well to casual settings and dates, though its lack of projection might be a downside for a formal evening. It's too light for intense sport, but pleasant for light activity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
83%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Soft Spicy, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Seven Veils
Hermessence Vanille Galante
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