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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sensual Vanilla
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a deeply divisive fragrance that’s either a glorious gourmand fantasy or an unforgivable chemical mess. This isn't a safe blind buy, with some finding it a rich chocolate-hazelnut dream and others dismissing it as dusty cardboard or sickeningly sweet.
This vanilla-almond bomb is intensely divisive. Some find it a 'beast mode' sexy dupe for a much pricier option, while others recoil from what they perceive as truly awful, synthetic, and even尿-like notes. Definitely sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 55% | 66% |
| Warm | 16% | 14% |
| Woody | 15% | 9% |
| Earthy | 12% | 6% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 1% | 1% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong gourmand character and often reported moderate performance, it's best suited for date nights or casual, intimate settings where its subtle warmth can be appreciated. It's too rich and potentially distracting for an office environment and completely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its "beast mode" projection and strong, sweet accords make it unsuitable for office wear. This is a scent for intimate date nights and cooler weather casual outings, where its seductive nature can shine. For formal events, its unique character might be a bit too daring for some.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Nutty accords and Sandalwood, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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