Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle Vanille Absolu
Edp Concentration Edp
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2008 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Vanilla Romance Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla Romance

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Absolu
This is Montale's attempt at the quintessential gourmand vanilla and it's a divisive one. Fans love the rich, sweet, and comforting scent, with some calling it 'the' vanilla. Detractors, however, find it synthetic, plasticky, and cloying. Approach with caution, but if you want to smell like cookies, this might be your jam.
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Our Verdict - Vanilla Romance
This isn't your average B&BW vanilla. It's an alluring, mature take on the classic, spiced up with cardamom and woody notes, making it a surprisingly sophisticated and versatile scent that punches way above its price point. Easily one of their best and a complete crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 2%
Floral 1% 2%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 0% 2%
Sweet 44% 40%
Warm 42% 26%
Woody 20% 30%
Earthy 8% 10%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 0% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Absolu EdP
Vanilla Romance EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 43%
Woody 20% vs 34%
Only in Vanille Absolu
Cinnamon 21% Clove 19%
Only in Vanilla Romance
Cardamom 22%

Accords

Vanille Absolu Vanilla Romance
100%
Vanilla
100%
49%
Woody
89%
62%
Warm Spicy
73%
Aromatic
52%
51%
Powdery
51%
51%
Cinnamon
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
49%
89%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
73%
52%
Powdery shared
51%
51%
51%

Performance

Vanille Absolu Vanilla Romance
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweetness and occasional beast-mode projection make it less suitable for office environments. It shines in casual settings or on dates where its warm, inviting character can be appreciated without overwhelming. Not a formal or sport scent due to its gourmand nature.

Vanilla Romance

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its warm, slightly spicy and woody profile makes it great for dates and casual wear, leaning into its 'romance' aspect. While sophisticated enough for some formal settings, its projection makes it less ideal for a discrete office environment. Not suitable for sport due to its rich, warm nature.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
92%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Vanilla, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vanille Absolu
Vanilla Romance
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