Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle Vanille Absolu
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U Gender U
2008 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Spice & Black Vanilla

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum
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 - Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
An absolute steal for the price point, this is a crowd-pleasing vanilla-dominant spicy cheapie that punches well above its weight. Don't expect groundbreaking originality, but you'll smell damn good, especially after some maturation time.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 3%
Floral 1% 1%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 0% 5%
Sweet 44% 32%
Warm 42% 36%
Woody 20% 32%
Earthy 8% 6%
Animalic 0% 5%
Fresh 0% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Absolu EdP
Spice & Black Vanilla EdP

Notes

Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum
Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 100%
Only in Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 39% Cinnamon 21% Woody 21% Clove 19%
Only in Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Cashmere Wood 100%
Only in Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 67% Vetiver 33%

Accords

Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
100%
62%
Warm Spicy
78%
Aromatic
66%
49%
Woody
64%
51%
Powdery
51%
51%
Cinnamon
Balsamic
49%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
78%
66%
Woody shared
49%
64%
Powdery shared
51%
51%
51%
49%

Performance

Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum

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.

Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy, and vanilla-heavy profile makes it perfect for dates and casual wear, particularly in colder weather where its comforting nature shines. The moderate longevity and sillage for some wearers mean it's not overly intrusive for office settings, but the sweetness might be too much for some formal events or physical activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Vanille Absolu Eau de Parfum
Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
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