Is Noted Aromas Madagascar a dupe of Tom Ford Vanille Fatale?

Vanille Fatale EDP

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Madagascar EDP

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Madagascar Eau de Parfum bottle Madagascar EDP
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Best value £3.92/ml (50ml)
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Best value £0.33/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Fatale EDP
A decadent, smoldering vanilla with a dark edge - tobacco, coffee, and suede transform sweetness into something mature and magnetic. For those who want more depth and drama than typical vanilla.
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Our Verdict - Madagascar EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Tom Ford Vanille Fatale (2017) - vanilla, vanilla and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Vanille Fatale EDP A Madagascar EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Fatale EDP
Madagascar EDP

Notes

Only in Vanille Fatale
Saffron 51% Coriander 49%
Only in Madagascar
Woody Notes 100%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Vanille Fatale Madagascar
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Fatale

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Vanille Fatale thrives in cold and transitional weather, where its dense vanilla, tobacco, and coffee warmth create comfort and enveloping richness. It can overwhelm in heat but works beautifully for cozy fall and winter days, and is also welcome in early spring chills.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a statement scent best suited for intimate evenings, formal occasions, or romantic dates where projection and richness shine. Its power and sweetness can be too much for the office, and are unsuitable for sporty or active settings.

Madagascar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Pure vanilla-amber composition built for autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date, formal evening, cosy casual.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
0%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds amber and orchid, drops barley and coffee

Where to buy

Vanille Fatale EDP
Madagascar EDP
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