Pure Vanilla Eau de Parfum vs Looking for Vanilla Parfum

Pure Vanilla

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Looking for Vanilla

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure Vanilla

Don't let the name fool you. Pure Vanilla is a surprisingly complex blend of vanilla, powder, and patchouli that divides opinion. It's either a cozy, sophisticated vanilla dream or a powdery, dated nightmare. Sample it first to see which side you land on.

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Our Verdict - Looking for Vanilla

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't just vanilla. Looking for Vanilla is a polarising, powerhouse scent that throws surprise cherry and almond notes into a thick, sweet vanilla and patchouli mix. It's an absolute beast in terms of longevity.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	19%	14%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	1%	1%
Sweet	54%	52%
Warm	12%	10%
Woody	9%	15%
Earthy	18%	31%
Animalic	0%	2%
Fresh	4%	0%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Pure Vanilla EdP

Looking for Vanilla Parfum

Notes

Top Notes

Vanilla 100%

Heart Notes

Vanilla 29% Tonka Bean 21% Heliotrope 19% Patchouli 18% Freesia 14%

Heart Notes

Tonka Bean 59% Jasmine 41%

Base Notes

Patchouli 100%

Only in Looking for Vanilla

Vanilla 100%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 20% vs 59%

Only in Pure Vanilla

Vanilla 29% Heliotrope 19% Patchouli 18% Freesia 14%

Only in Looking for Vanilla

Jasmine 41%

Only in Looking for Vanilla

Patchouli 100%

Accords

Pure Vanilla Looking for Vanilla

100%

Vanilla

100%

57%

Powdery

47%

Sweet

54%

White Floral

52%

Amber

49%

45%

Patchouli

46%

43%

Balsamic

45%

Warm Spicy

45%

Vanilla shared

100%

Powdery

57%

Sweet shared

47%

54%

White Floral

52%

Amber

49%

Patchouli shared

45%

46%

Balsamic shared

43%

45%

Warm Spicy

45%

Performance

Pure Vanilla Looking for Vanilla

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Given its moderate sillage and comforting, clean undertones, it's suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, its powdery nature and depth make it less ideal for formal events or sports, excelling instead in casual and date settings where its warmth can shine.

Looking for Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Several reviews highlight this scent as 'strong' and 'projects like crazy' with 'insane longevity', making it unsuitable for most office environments. Its sweet, gourmand character and sensual jasmine make it perfect for date nights and evening wear, but less so for formal events or casual daytime use where its intensity might be overwhelming. The rich sweetness and long wear are well-suited for colder weather.