Holidays Eau de Parfum vs Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

Holidays

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	1993
££	Price Tier	£

Vanilla Fields

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Holidays Eau de Parfum

There's no sitting on the fence with Mancera Holidays. This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, a punchy hit of synthetic tropical vibes that'll either have you dreaming of white sands or scrubbing your skin raw. Definitely not a blind buy.

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Our Verdict - Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

Divisive yet iconic, Coty's Vanilla Fields is a 90s classic that inspires fierce loyalty and strong aversion. It's a sweet, powdery vanilla, but don't expect a modern gourmand. This is vanilla with an attitude, often described as 'marmite' in a bottle.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	9%
Floral	21%	30%
Fruity	17%	17%
Green	1%	7%
Sweet	35%	31%
Warm	3%	6%
Woody	7%	9%
Earthy	2%	5%
Animalic	9%	5%
Fresh	20%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Holidays EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Coconut 66% vs 36%

Bergamot 33% vs 30%

Only in Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

Peach 33%

Only in Holidays Eau de Parfum

Tiare Flower 38% Ylang-Ylang 31% Sea Water 30%

Only in Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 37% Geranium 32% Lily Of The Valley 32%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 44% vs 22%

Sandalwood 27% vs 13%

Musk 27% vs 12%

Only in Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 15% Amber 14% Cedar 12% Patchouli 11%

Accords

Holidays Eau de Parfum Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

60%

98%

Vanilla

100%

88%

Coconut

46%

87%

White Floral

54%

71%

Yellow Floral

69%

Marine

69%

Woody

58%

68%

Powdery

67%

60%

Aromatic

48%

Amber

58%

51%

Musky

Warm Spicy

46%

Balsamic

45%

Sweet shared

100%

60%

Vanilla shared

98%

100%

Coconut shared

88%

46%

White Floral shared

87%

54%

Yellow Floral

71%

Marine

69%

Woody shared

69%

58%

Powdery shared

68%

67%

Aromatic shared

60%

48%

Amber

58%

Musky

51%

Warm Spicy

46%

Balsamic

45%

Performance

Holidays Eau de Parfum Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Holidays Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Summer

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its beast-mode projection and strong, sweet tropical profile make it largely unsuitable for office or formal settings. Holidays shines in casual, warm-weather scenarios like beach trips or summer nights out, perfect for making a statement without being overtly seductive.

Vanilla Fields Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and comforting vanilla make it suitable for casual wear and dates, but the strong powdery and woody elements may be too much for formal events or the office. Many reviews suggest it's a 'wear-around-the-house' scent or for snuggling, highlighting its casual appeal.