Vanilj Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilj
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Nordic Cedar Eau de Parfum bottle Nordic Cedar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanilj
Maya Njie's Vanilj is a wonderfully divisive cardamom explosion; a polarising take on vanilla that's either a warm, comforting Swedish bakery bun or a cold, medicinal spice cupboard. Best for those who know real cardamom.
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Our Verdict - Nordic Cedar
This one's a divisive Nordic enigma. Some find it a smooth, subtle cedar and cardamom delight, while others are baffled by its 'clean and sterile' nature, likening it to wet wipes or furniture polish. Definitely test before you commit.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 2%
Floral 2% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 27% 15%
Warm 30% 27%
Woody 27% 35%
Earthy 17% 21%
Animalic 11% 16%
Fresh 9% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanilj EdP
Nordic Cedar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 24% vs 23%
Cedar 20% vs 27%
Amber 12% vs 13%
Patchouli 12% vs 16%
Musk 12% vs 18%
Only in Vanilj
Vanilla 17%

Accords

Vanilj Nordic Cedar
100%
Warm Spicy
87%
90%
Woody
100%
64%
Aromatic
58%
61%
Vanilla
58%
Powdery
57%
46%
Musky
58%
52%
Patchouli
52%
48%
Amber
Warm Spicy shared
100%
87%
Woody shared
90%
100%
Aromatic shared
64%
58%
61%
Powdery shared
58%
57%
Musky shared
46%
58%
Patchouli shared
52%
52%
48%

Performance

Vanilj Nordic Cedar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanilj

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its soft sillage and warm, comforting nature make it perfect for casual wear, ensuring it's enjoyable without being overpowering. It can work for office settings due to its subtle presence, but wouldn't be a standout for formal events or sports.

Nordic Cedar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft projection and clean, subtle character make it versatile for casual and office wear, though some find it too subdued for formal events. The woody-spicy profile isn't typically suited for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
97%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cardamom, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vanilj
Nordic Cedar
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