Spiritueuse Double Vanille
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2005 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Cuir Amethyste
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Guerlain's legendary vanilla, but it's a divisive one. Many find it exquisite, a rich and boozy dream, while others rage about its weak performance and high price. You might love it, or you might find yourself anosmic to its charms entirely. Sample first, and pray your nose isn't broken.
A truly polarising scent. Some find Cuir Amethyste's violet-leather combo divine, a "holy grail" of elegance and sensuality. Others recoil from a "chemical soup," or a "wet animal hide" with cloying sweetness. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 10% |
| Floral | 25% | 20% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 33% | 24% |
| Warm | 23% | 19% |
| Woody | 12% | 15% |
| Earthy | 8% | 18% |
| Animalic | 4% | 4% |
| Fresh | 7% | 9% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Spiritueuse Double Vanille is an intimate fragrance, perfect for close encounters like dates where its subtle projection is an asset. Its rich, warm nature and luxurious feel make it suitable for formal settings and dressed-up casual wear, but its intimacy and cost mean it's not well-suited for the office or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and distinctive, alluring character, Cuir Amethyste is best suited for evening and formal events, though some find it acceptable for special office wear. Its depth and richness make it too imposing for casual or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Powdery accords and Rose, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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