Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Spice & Black Vanilla
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2017 Year 2024
£ Price Tier ££
Nightcap Eau de Parfum bottle Nightcap

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Spice & Black Vanilla
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spice & Black Vanilla
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.
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Our Verdict - Nightcap
This one's a divisive brew; some find it a delightful, fizzy root beer float, while others reckon it's a medicinal cough syrup nightmare. It's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, so definitely try before you buy, unless you fancy smelling like Carmex or dashi.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 4%
Floral 1% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 5% 1%
Sweet 32% 30%
Warm 36% 28%
Woody 32% 29%
Earthy 6% 19%
Animalic 5% 2%
Fresh 6% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spice & Black Vanilla EdP
Nightcap EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 32%
Only in Spice & Black Vanilla
Cashmere Wood 100%
Only in Spice & Black Vanilla
Vanilla 67% Vetiver 33%

Accords

Spice & Black Vanilla Nightcap
100%
Vanilla
92%
64%
Woody
100%
78%
Warm Spicy
87%
66%
Aromatic
51%
51%
Powdery
64%
Fresh
57%
49%
Balsamic
54%
Amber
51%
Patchouli
48%
Vanilla shared
100%
92%
Woody shared
64%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
78%
87%
Aromatic shared
66%
51%
Powdery shared
51%
64%
57%
Balsamic shared
49%
54%
51%
48%

Performance

Spice & Black Vanilla Nightcap
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spice & Black Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Nightcap

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intimate sillage and unique, often gourmand, character make it less suitable for formal or office settings. It's ideal for casual wear or date nights, where its soft, close-to-skin projection can be appreciated, though its oil-based formula might stain clothes which limits versatility.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cardamom, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Spice & Black Vanilla
Nightcap
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