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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker is extremely divisive, with some finding it a heavenly, elegant lily and others an absolute disaster of synthetic 'hay' or 'bathroom cleaner'. Clearly, you'll need to sample this one on skin to see where you stand.
The Fragrance World UK's 4.95 pounds/5ml take on Tom Ford Vanilla Sex (2023) from the Private Blend line - the triple-vanilla-and-sandalwood core comes through, though the original's polarising bitter-almond opening and animalic edge are softened in the budget copy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle floral composition make it perfect for office and casual wear, where it won't overpower. While too delicate for a bold formal statement, its elegance suits a date or a more understated evening occasion. It's definitely not a sports fragrance.
Seasons
The dense vanilla-sandalwood-tonka base reads warmest in cold weather, matching the original's cold-season gourmand appeal.
Occasions
A warm, sweet vanilla gourmand best suited to evenings and dates rather than office or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, sweet, floral
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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