Is MAISON ASRAR Vanilla Aura a dupe of Guerlain Vanille Planifolia 21?
Vanille Planifolia 21 Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vanilla Aura EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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 one's a proper lightning rod. Some find it a 'heavenly smelling goodness' that matures into a spicy-sweet vanilla dream, while others are stuck with 'burnt rubber' or 'stale cigarette smoke'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit to this divisive gourmand.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for most office environments. The rich, sensual gourmand profile is ideal for dates and evening events, but its divisive nature means it's a risk for formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Amber
Adds musk and opoponax, drops bergamot and caramel
Where to buy
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Vanille Planifolia 21 Extrait
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