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Sticky Dates Eau de Parfum bottle Sticky Dates EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Vanextasy Eau de Parfum bottle Vanextasy EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sticky Dates EDP
Sticky Dates is a polarizing gourmand beast that smells like an actual bakery, not a perfume. You'll either love smelling like caramel lava or find it sickly sweet and overwhelming. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as its intensity and singular focus on dessert notes make it a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Our Verdict - Vanextasy EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. While some adore its sophisticated, creamy vanilla, an equally vocal contingent finds it weak, sour, or even plastic-like. Definitely one to try before you buy, if you can even smell it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sticky Dates EDP
Vanextasy EDP

Notes

Only in Sticky Dates
Benzoin 100%
Only in Sticky Dates
Caramel 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 55%
Only in Vanextasy
Cedar 45%

Accords

Sticky Dates Vanextasy
100%
Caramel
78%
Vanilla
100%
Woody
87%
45%
Balsamic
77%
58%
Sweet
76%
Powdery
66%
Lactonic
66%
Coconut
60%
57%
Amber
52%
Caramel shared
100%
78%
100%
87%
Balsamic shared
45%
77%
Sweet shared
58%
76%
66%
66%
60%
Amber shared
57%
52%

Performance

Sticky Dates Vanextasy
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sticky Dates

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its beast-mode projection and intense sweetness make it completely unsuitable for the office or formal events, where subtlety is key. It can work for a casual night out or a date if applied lightly, but many find it too much for most social situations. Best kept for cozy, relaxed settings or as a room spray.

Vanextasy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally soft gourmand profile make it suitable for casual wear or an intimate date, where its subtle warmth can be appreciated. It's perhaps too subdued for formal events and decidedly not for sport owing to its sweet nature.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean caramel, sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sticky Dates EDP
Vanextasy EDP
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