Vanille Exclusive Eau de Parfum bottle Vanille Exclusive
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2018 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Red Secret Eau de Parfum bottle Red Secret

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Exclusive
Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your average vanilla bomb. Mancera Vanille Exclusive is a divisive one; some get a creamy, peachy vanilla dream, while others are met with screechy florals or even an ashtray. Give it time to settle, as first impressions can be misleading.
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Our Verdict - Red Secret
If you're on the hunt for a sophisticated, feminine scent that's a bit of a chameleon, Red Secret is worth a sniff. Some find it a bit too mature initially, but give it time - the dry down is where the magic happens, revealing a really elegant warmth.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 35% 31%
Fruity 10% 10%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 41% 36%
Warm 9% 13%
Woody 8% 10%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 11% 15%
Fresh 5% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Exclusive EdP
Red Secret EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 25% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Violet 32% vs 25%
Jasmine 30% vs 25%
Only in Vanille Exclusive
Tuberose 37%
Only in Red Secret
Sandalwood 29% Rose 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 30%
Musk 22% vs 34%
Amber 20% vs 17%
Only in Vanille Exclusive
Woody 19%
Only in Red Secret
Tonka Bean 17%

Accords

Vanille Exclusive Red Secret
100%
Vanilla
47%
73%
Powdery
100%
99%
Sweet
89%
Fruity
57%
74%
Floral
Woody
72%
48%
Musky
69%
58%
Lactonic
58%
White Floral
56%
51%
Tuberose
Vanilla shared
100%
47%
Powdery shared
73%
100%
99%
Fruity shared
89%
57%
74%
72%
Musky shared
48%
69%
58%
White Floral shared
58%
56%
51%

Performance

Vanille Exclusive Red Secret
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Exclusive

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for dates or casual wear without being too overpowering. The sweet and creamy profile isn't typically suited for very formal events or active sport, and while some find it office-appropriate due to its softer projection, others found it too intense.

Red Secret

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and elegant, warm accords make it a versatile choice, particularly for evening dates and formal events. While a touch too rich for the gym, it's perfectly suitable for a sophisticated office environment and enhances a smart casual look.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
54%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Musky, Fruity accords and Violet, Peach notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vanille Exclusive
Red Secret
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