Vanille Planifolia 21
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2005 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Gaultier 2
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a rich, smoky vanilla, but brace yourself for the price tag. Vanille Planifolia is a divisive scent: some hail it as the ultimate vanilla, others as wildly overpriced and overhyped. Sample first, unless you've money to burn.
This amber-vanilla powerhouse from Francis Kurkdjian is a cult classic; a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a huge following. Despite its divisive nature, Gaultier 2 earned a reputation as a 'sex in a bottle' compliment-getter for good reason.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 6% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 43% | 54% |
| Warm | 40% | 29% |
| Woody | 7% | 7% |
| Earthy | 10% | 12% |
| Animalic | 16% | 23% |
| Fresh | 2% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its rich, deep, and sensual vanilla profile, coupled with strong projection and longevity reported by some users, makes it suitable for evenings and formal events. While some find it office-safe due to its elegance, its intensity could be too much for daily work wear, hence the moderate score.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Gaultier 2's potent sillage and intense amber-vanilla character make it too much for an office setting. It truly shines for dates and evening events, where its warm, seductive nature can be appreciated without overwhelming others. It's too heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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