Island Vanilla Dunes Eau de Parfum vs Saint Honoré Eau de Parfum

Island Vanilla Dunes

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2025	Year	2024
£	Price Tier	££

Saint Honoré

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Island Vanilla Dunes

This one's a divisive dupe. You'll either get an "incredible edible scent" that's captivating and modern, or a "chemical mess" that smells like industrial cleaner, Vicks VapoRub, or even old socks. It's often compared to Althaïr, but whether it's an improvement or a poor imitation is truly in the nose of the beholder. Give it time to macerate, apparently.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Saint Honoré

A divisive gourmand that swings from 'deliciously sophisticated' to 'mouldy plastic bag'. If you like your hazelnut nutty, creamy, and warm with a spicy kick, this is a must-try. Expect to either love it passionately or scrubbing it off instantly.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	14%
Floral	17%	10%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	1%	2%
Sweet	36%	30%
Warm	28%	25%
Woody	13%	11%
Earthy	9%	7%
Animalic	10%	8%
Fresh	8%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Island Vanilla Dunes EdP

Saint Honoré EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 16% vs 45%

Only in Island Vanilla Dunes

Vanilla 33% Cinnamon 27% Cardamom 23%

Only in Saint Honoré

Pepper 55%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 54% vs 23%

Only in Island Vanilla Dunes

Guaiac Wood 45%

Only in Saint Honoré

Hazelnut 42% Milk 34%

Shared Notes

Amber 33% vs 21%

Musk 27% vs 22%

Only in Island Vanilla Dunes

Praline 39%

Only in Saint Honoré

Vanilla 30% Sandalwood 26%

Accords

Island Vanilla Dunes Saint Honoré

100%

Warm Spicy

50%

51%

Woody

100%

Nutty

96%

92%

Vanilla

73%

91%

Sweet

62%

75%

Cinnamon

64%

Powdery

70%

Lactonic

70%

62%

White Floral

61%

Amber

46%

58%

Citrus

Fresh Spicy

52%

51%

Aromatic

Musky

48%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

50%

Woody shared

51%

100%

Nutty

96%

Vanilla shared

92%

73%

Sweet shared

91%

62%

Cinnamon

75%

Powdery shared

64%

70%

Lactonic

70%

White Floral

62%

Amber shared

61%

46%

Citrus

58%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Aromatic

51%

Musky

48%

Performance

Island Vanilla Dunes Saint Honoré

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Island Vanilla Dunes

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, sweet, and spicy gourmand profile makes it perfect for date nights and casual wear, especially in cooler weather, as mentioned by several reviewers. While some find its projection considerable, it's generally not overwhelmingly strong, making it somewhat tolerable for office environments if applied lightly, though its sweetness might be cloying in close quarters. It’s unsuitable for sport due to its heavy, sweet character.

Saint Honoré

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its warm, creamy, and nutty gourmand profile makes it ideal for dates and casual outings, offering a comforting yet alluring presence. While some find it office-appropriate due to its moderate projection, the strong gourmand facets might be too much for formal or sport settings.