Island Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a simple, sweet vanilla that's loved for its delicious, comforting scent, but prepare for it to be a fleeting delight. It's affordable, versatile for layering, and a crowd-pleaser for vanilla fans, but its notorious weak performance means you'll need to overspray or reapply constantly.
This one's a proper chancer, aiming for sweet marshmallow heaven but often landing in cleaning product hell. It's wildly divisive, with many finding it an acquired taste - or just plain soap. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 6% |
| Floral | 19% | 25% |
| Fruity | 14% | 21% |
| Green | 13% | 7% |
| Sweet | 53% | 43% |
| Warm | 10% | 4% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 3% | 1% |
| Animalic | 5% | 10% |
| Fresh | 8% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its status as a light, intimate skin scent with poor longevity and sillage, Island Vanilla is perfect for casual wear, office environments, or even sports where strong fragrance isn't desired. It's too subdued for formal events but works as a gentle, close-contact choice for dates.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct, often polarising scent make it unsuitable for most office environments. It shines in casual or date settings where its unique qualities can be appreciated, but the strong sweetness and musky undertones aren't ideal for formal events or exercise.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Honey accords and Jasmine, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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