Sublime Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle Sublime Vanille
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2009 Year 2024
£££££ Price Tier ££
Empire Victor Eau de Parfum bottle Empire Victor

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sublime Vanille
Sublime Vanille smells divine - a clean, airy vanilla with a zesty lemon kick. Sadly, it's also the poster child for abysmal luxury performance; don't expect it to last longer than a celebrity marriage. Prepare to reapply endlessly or embrace its fleeting beauty.
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Our Verdict - Empire Victor
A divisive one, this. Khadlaj Empire Victor promises a lemon vanilla dream, and some find it, while others are left with a weak, synthetic mess that’s an ambroxan bomb. It's a gorgeous scent for some, a disappointment for others. Proceed with caution.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 35%
Floral 15% 19%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 3% 4%
Sweet 38% 29%
Warm 8% 5%
Woody 1% 0%
Earthy 2% 1%
Animalic 13% 14%
Fresh 19% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sublime Vanille EdP
Empire Victor EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 53% vs 58%
Bergamot 46% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 39%
Only in Sublime Vanille
Vanilla 67%
Only in Empire Victor
Caramel 61%
Shared Notes
Musk 45% vs 38%
Only in Sublime Vanille
Tonka Bean 54%
Only in Empire Victor
Vanilla 61%

Accords

Sublime Vanille Empire Victor
100%
Vanilla
100%
87%
Citrus
95%
Caramel
74%
56%
Powdery
67%
52%
Sweet
64%
48%
Musky
58%
56%
Aromatic
50%
45%
Amber
Balsamic
45%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
87%
95%
74%
Powdery shared
56%
67%
Sweet shared
52%
64%
Musky shared
48%
58%
Aromatic shared
56%
50%
45%
45%

Performance

Sublime Vanille Empire Victor
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sublime Vanille

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and short longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual settings where strong projection isn't desired. While lovely, it lacks the oomph for a grand formal event and isn't quite suited for active sports due to its gentle nature.

Empire Victor

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 sweet, inviting gourmand profile makes it perfect for casual and date settings, loved for attracting compliments. However, its often weak performance and intimate sillage mean it's less suited for formal events or sports, and might be too close for an open-plan office setting without heavy spraying.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
99%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Citrus, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sublime Vanille
Empire Victor
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