Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum vs Vanilla Tanà Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive vanilla that either hits the mark for a 'skin but better' woody vanilla or totally misses it, smelling like bitter pencil shavings or cat litter. If you're after a grown-up, non-cloying vanilla with a spicy kick, this might be your jam - just be ready for the initial pepper blast.
This one is a properly divisive vanilla. Some reckon it's a buttery dream of high quality, pure vanilla with beast mode performance, while others find it cloying, synthetic, and overpriced. Try before you buy - it's a love-or-hate affair.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, sensual, and projecting nature makes it excellent for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its strong sillage and 'sexy' vibe might be a bit much for professional settings. It's definitely not one for the gym.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent, oily nature and beast-mode projection mean it's too much for office wear and utterly unsuitable for sport. It shines on dates or in casual settings due to its alluring and comforting vanilla profile, and can be dressed up for formal events if applied sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, sweet, woody
Adds amber and baobab, drops benzoin and cashmere wood
Where to buy
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