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This Tobacco Vanille dupe is divisive - some absolutely adore its sweet, spicy tobacco profile for the price, whilst others find it flat, synthetic, or overly clove heavy. It's truly a "love it or hate it" scent, so don't blind buy.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille (2007) - Olivier Gillotin's tobacco-vanilla-cocoa Private Blend signature that defined niche-luxury gourmand-oriental, here translated into a budget reading with the tobacco-vanilla-cocoa-tonka spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and winter wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 5% |
| Fruity | 10% | 12% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 36% | 36% |
| Warm | 30% | 29% |
| Woody | 18% | 16% |
| Earthy | 16% | 15% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent tobacco and vanilla notes, combined with reports of strong projection and longevity, make it less suitable for a discreet office setting but perfect for dates and evening events. Some reviewers find it too heavy for widespread casual wear, but it's ideal for a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
Seasons
Tobacco-vanilla-cocoa is winter-natural; summer too heavy.
Occasions
Sensual evening-unisex - date, evening, formal natural.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Tobacco, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Dried Fruits, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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