Van Sea Extrait bottle Van Sea
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2022 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle Sel-Vanille

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Van Sea Extrait
This one's a smooth operator, deftly blending vanilla with a marine edge. Don't expect a typical aquatic, this is a refined vanilla scent with breezy whispers of the sea. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers quiet luxury, though some find it a bit too subtle.
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Our Verdict - Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive affair - some love its unique salty vanilla, calling it a summer dream, while others find it too synthetic, too floral, or not vanilla enough. Expect a distinctive scent that might just become your signature, or leave you scratching your head.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 0%
Floral 9% 9%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 16% 28%
Sweet 26% 23%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 2% 10%
Earthy 12% 9%
Animalic 6% 1%
Fresh 34% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Van Sea Extrait
Sel-Vanille EdP

Notes

Only in Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum
Sage 100%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 29% vs 43%
Jasmine 21% vs 25%
Only in Van Sea Extrait
Caramel 26% Myrtle 23%
Only in Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum
Rainwater 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 66%
Only in Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum
Cedar 33%

Accords

Van Sea Extrait Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
100%
100%
Aromatic
91%
90%
Marine
86%
Aquatic
75%
71%
Salty
52%
69%
Sweet
63%
Green
58%
Citrus
57%
Caramel
57%
Amber
Powdery
55%
Herbal
52%
Woody
48%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
100%
91%
Marine shared
90%
86%
75%
Salty shared
71%
52%
69%
63%
58%
57%
57%
55%
52%
48%

Performance

Van Sea Extrait Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Van Sea Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

While this extrait offers good longevity, its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for an office. The warm, inviting vanilla and subtle marine notes make it perfect for casual outings and dates, while its unique blending gives it enough polish for less formal evening events.

Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as it isn't overpowering. While good for office, some might find the marine vanilla too unique for a formal setting. The fresh aquatic notes lend themselves well to sport, but the vanilla makes it a bit too rich for high intensity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
79%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Aromatic, Marine accords and Jasmine, Sea Water notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Van Sea Extrait
Sel-Vanille Eau de Parfum
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