Vanilla Sex
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sensual Vanilla
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford's Vanilla Sex is ridiculously divisive - a love-it-or-hate-it scent that some find heavenly and others, frankly, disgusting. It's a bold, animalic vanilla that absolutely demands a full wear-test before you splash out.
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 | 23% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 38% | 66% |
| Warm | 8% | 14% |
| Woody | 19% | 9% |
| Earthy | 8% | 6% |
| Animalic | 13% | 0% |
| Fresh | 1% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top 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
With its strong sillage, animalic facets, and often polarising nature, this isn't one for the office or casual settings where subtlety is preferred. It's clearly designed for intimate, sensual encounters, making it an ideal choice for a date, though perhaps too much for a formal event.
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, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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