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Which Should You Buy?
This is Guerlain's legendary vanilla, but it's a divisive one. Many find it exquisite, a rich and boozy dream, while others rage about its weak performance and high price. You might love it, or you might find yourself anosmic to its charms entirely. Sample first, and pray your nose isn't broken.
Don't let the name fool you. Many expect a strong incense hit, but Gold Incense offers a surprisingly fresh, clean, and quite feminine take on warm vanilla and florals. It’s certainly a crowd-pleaser, if not quite the edgy incense bomb some might hope for.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 7% |
| Floral | 25% | 24% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 33% | 32% |
| Warm | 23% | 19% |
| Woody | 12% | 7% |
| Earthy | 8% | 15% |
| Animalic | 4% | 10% |
| Fresh | 7% | 7% |
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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Spiritueuse Double Vanille is an intimate fragrance, perfect for close encounters like dates where its subtle projection is an asset. Its rich, warm nature and luxurious feel make it suitable for formal settings and dressed-up casual wear, but its intimacy and cost mean it's not well-suited for the office or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and clean, agreeable scent profile make it suitable for office wear, while the warm, sensual undertones are perfect for dates. It's versatile enough for casual wear, though perhaps a bit too subdued for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Amber, Balsamic accords and Incense, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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