Vanagloria
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sweet Tobacco Spirits
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This Dominique Ropion creation divides opinion sharply, with some reviling its 'burnt rubber' opening, while others are utterly seduced by its smoky, sexy vanilla dry-down. If you can push through the rough start, you're in for a complex, masterful vanilla that smells far more expensive than it is. Prepare for compliments.
This one is a divisive beast: some love its boozy, honeyed tobacco and niche-level performance, especially for the price. Others find it cloying, a bit boorish, and surprisingly lacking in actual tobacco. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as opinions vary wildly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 5% |
| Floral | 3% | 4% |
| Fruity | 12% | 4% |
| Green | 1% | 4% |
| Sweet | 37% | 33% |
| Warm | 29% | 25% |
| Woody | 5% | 12% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 16% | 16% |
| Fresh | 6% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinctive, smoky-sweet profile make it better suited for evening dates and formal events rather than a quiet office environment. While some might enjoy it casually, its strong character could be overwhelming for everyday wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, this is too much for an office setting. Its rich, sensual character, often described as boozy and warm, makes it ideal for dates and colder-weather formal events, but it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Powdery, Amber accords and Musk, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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