Dark Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanille de Minuit
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a creamy, sophisticated vanilla-oud masterpiece; for others, it's a harsh, synthetic nightmare of industrial rubber and medicinal tang. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it hits right, it's a powerful statement scent.
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its resinous, non-sweet vanilla and leathery depth, while others are left cold by a 'root beer' or 'cough syrup' accord, struggling to find the vanilla or even the leather. Definitely sample this before committing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 29% | 30% |
| Warm | 43% | 29% |
| Woody | 21% | 23% |
| Earthy | 18% | 17% |
| Animalic | 15% | 23% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
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
Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, this isn't for the office - it’s too strong. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events, especially in cooler weather, where its dark, sensual character can truly shine.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.
Occasions
Its distinctive leather and warm spicy accords make it less suitable for a professional office setting, potentially being too assertive. However, its sensual warmth is ideal for dates and can add a sophisticated edge to formal events, particularly in colder weather as many reviewers noted.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Animalic accords and Leather, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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