Vanille Planifolia 21
| Extrait | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2018 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Il Capriccio del Maestro
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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.
If you're after a beast mode version of Ambre Narguile or Angel's Share, this is your jam. It's a sweet, spicy, powerhouse that doesn't just fill a room, it owns it. A safe blind buy for fans of the genre, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 43% | 44% |
| Warm | 40% | 33% |
| Woody | 7% | 8% |
| Earthy | 10% | 13% |
| Animalic | 16% | 8% |
| Fresh | 2% | 0% |
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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
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Given its 'out of this world' performance and 'thick, chunky sillage', this extrait is far too strong for the office. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its commanding presence is an asset, and can be worn casually if applied sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Spicy, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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