Vanilla | 28 Eau de Toilette vs Elysia Vanilla Sugar Eau de Parfum

Vanilla | 28

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2024
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanilla | 28

A brown sugar-amber vanilla with a boozy, musky undercurrent, Vanilla | 28 is more mature and sultry than sweet cupcake. Often hyped as a layering staple, it shines in cold weather and intimate settings, but its projection is moderate and some may crave more vanilla or longevity.

Statement

Our Verdict - Elysia Vanilla Sugar

This perfume is a sweet, playful crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight for the price. While some find it too juvenile or synthetic, most celebrate its candy-like, airy sweetness and impressive performance after maceration.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	12%	29%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	1%	1%
Sweet	58%	46%
Warm	19%	15%
Woody	8%	9%
Earthy	12%	12%
Animalic	8%	13%
Fresh	2%	2%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Vanilla | 28 EdP

Elysia Vanilla Sugar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Jasmine 29% vs 44%

Only in Vanilla | 28

Vanilla 50% Rum 20%

Only in Elysia Vanilla Sugar

Orchid 55%

Shared Notes

Brown Sugar 35% vs 54%

Tonka Bean 26% vs 45%

Only in Vanilla | 28

Vanilla 30% Sugar Cane 8%

Shared Notes

Amber 28% vs 28%

Patchouli 22% vs 22%

Amberwood 18% vs 22%

Musk 18% vs 27%

Only in Vanilla | 28

Powdery 12%

Accords

Vanilla | 28 Elysia Vanilla Sugar

92%

Sweet

100%

95%

Amber

82%

90%

Gourmand

88%

Vanilla

56%

75%

Woody

46%

65%

Warm Spicy

47%

35%

Floral

58%

50%

Powdery

52%

White Floral

52%

45%

Musky

50%

40%

Patchouli

Sweet shared

92%

100%

Amber shared

95%

82%

Gourmand

90%

Vanilla shared

88%

56%

Woody shared

75%

46%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

47%

Floral shared

35%

58%

Powdery shared

50%

52%

White Floral

52%

Musky shared

45%

50%

Patchouli

40%

Performance

Vanilla | 28 Elysia Vanilla Sugar

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanilla | 28

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Vanilla | 28 thrives in cooler fall and winter weather due to its heavy amber, brown sugar, and rich vanilla, which can feel cloying or overwhelming in heat. The boozy, cozy warmth also lends itself to transitional chilly spring evenings, but it’s generally too intense and syrupy for summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

The intimate projection and sweet, sensual vibe make this ideal for date nights and cozy casual settings. Its syrupy depth can be distracting in an office or formal context, and it's far too rich for sporty or high-activity scenarios.

Elysia Vanilla Sugar

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Its strong sweetness and impressive sillage make it a less suitable choice for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its mass-appealing, candy-like aroma makes it perfect for casual outings and dates, creating a lovely, noticeable scent bubble.