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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanilla Woods
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Which Should You Buy?
Juicy red berries fold into rose and a vanilla-amber base; widely positioned as the £7 M&S take on Giorgio Armani Si. Versatile, casual-friendly, surprisingly indulgent at high-street pricing.
Prepare for a proper polarizing potion with Vanilla Woods. This one's either a luscious, smoky vanilla dream or a 'cigarette ash and plastic' nightmare depending on your skin. Definitely don't blind buy unless you fancy a gamble.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 26% | 36% |
| Fruity | 26% | 26% |
| Green | 3% | 9% |
| Sweet | 43% | 39% |
| Warm | 10% | 8% |
| Woody | 2% | 1% |
| Earthy | 3% | 3% |
| Animalic | 7% | 3% |
| Fresh | 8% | 14% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The lush red berries, rose, and vanilla-amber base land their warmest in autumn and the brightest in spring. Mild summer evenings work; deep winter lacks the depth needed for cold air.
Occasions
Approachable, sweet-fruity character with moderate projection makes it casual, office, and date-friendly. Too gourmand and youthful for formal settings or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While some find it inoffensive, the sweet, often intense gourmand nature and smoky undertone of Vanilla Woods make it less ideal for office wear. It truly shines for dates and casual outings, particularly in colder weather, where its warmth and depth can be appreciated. Formal events are a maybe, depending on the wearer’s chemistry and the specific 'vibe' of the perfume on them.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Amber accords and Rose, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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