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Escapade Gourmande Eau de Parfum bottle Escapade Gourmande EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2020 Year 2026
££££ Price Tier ££
Vanilla Of The Dark Eau de Toilette bottle Vanilla Of The Dark EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Escapade Gourmande EDP
This one's a proper sweet shop bomb - sugary vanilla with a hint of burnt caramel, it's either a tooth-achingly delicious dream or a one-way ticket to play-doh city. Divisive but adored by gourmand lovers, if you can get past the price and potential "cat pee", you're in for a treat.
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Our Verdict - Vanilla Of The Dark EDT
If you're after a full-throttle vanilla bomb with serious gourmand credentials, this is your jam. It's a confident, unapologetic statement for those who love their scents rich and sweet, but definitely not for subtle types.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Escapade Gourmande EDP
Vanilla Of The Dark EDT

Notes

Only in Escapade Gourmande
Sugar Cane 100%
Only in Escapade Gourmande
Benzoin 51% Musk 49%

Accords

Escapade Gourmande Vanilla Of The Dark
100%
Vanilla
63%
81%
Sweet
100%
Lactonic
58%
58%
Amber
46%
48%
Powdery
45%
46%
Musky
Vanilla shared
100%
63%
Sweet shared
81%
100%
58%
Amber shared
58%
46%
Powdery shared
48%
45%
46%

Performance

Escapade Gourmande Vanilla Of The Dark
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Escapade Gourmande

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intensely sweet and sometimes potent sillage makes it less suitable for an office, but it's a stellar choice for casual wear given its comforting gourmand profile. For dates, its sensual and delicious nature makes it quite appealing, though it might be a bit too sweet for very formal events. It's clearly not designed for sport.

Vanilla Of The Dark

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

This is a strong, sweet gourmand, making it less suitable for professional office settings. Its warmth and sensuality are perfect for dates, while its comforting nature makes it a good choice for casual wear in cooler weather. It's too heavy for formal events or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Escapade Gourmande EDP
Vanilla Of The Dark EDT
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