Midnight Shimmer
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Vanille
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a beautifully warm, smoky woody vanilla - a cosy dream. For others, it's a generic mess, or worse, downright nauseating. Proceed with caution, especially if you're blind buying.
Oud Vanille is a divisive but ultimately impressive cheapie. While some find it cloying or old-fashioned, most rave about its niche quality and beastly performance for the price. If you can handle a bold, sweet oud-rose, this is an absolute steal.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 8% |
| Floral | 20% | 20% |
| Fruity | 8% | 13% |
| Green | 6% | 1% |
| Sweet | 27% | 28% |
| Warm | 11% | 16% |
| Woody | 17% | 15% |
| Earthy | 14% | 14% |
| Animalic | 11% | 7% |
| Fresh | 8% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a warm, subtly sweet vanilla-wood profile, make it suitable for a date or casual evening. While it leans towards being a 'night-time' scent for many, its softness prevents it from being too overwhelming for formal events or even a more relaxed office setting.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear projection and long-lasting nature, Oud Vanille is far too potent for office wear, where it would overwhelm. It's best suited for evenings and colder weather, making it ideal for date nights and formal events, though its intensity means casual daytime wear should be restricted to minimal sprays.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Jasmine, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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