December Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle December Vanilla
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum bottle Pirates' Grand Reserve

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - December Vanilla Eau de Parfum
This isn't your average fluffy vanilla. December Vanilla is a rich, boozy, and deeply divisive scent that truly shines after some maceration. Prepare for an intense patchouli and rum opening; those who wait will be rewarded with a complex, sophisticated vanilla.
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Our Verdict - Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its boozy, chocolatey embrace, others find it a weak, plasticky mess. Expect a journey from rum-soaked gourmand to a powdery, woody dry-down, but don't expect it to last for donkey's years.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 19% 15%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 1% 9%
Sweet 40% 28%
Warm 23% 16%
Woody 11% 17%
Earthy 14% 16%
Animalic 15% 10%
Fresh 1% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
December Vanilla EdP
Pirates' Grand Reserve EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 48% vs 24%
Jasmine 24% vs 12%
Only in December Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Orchid 28%
Only in Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 22% Cacao Pod 22% Heliotrope 18%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 23% vs 24%
Musk 16% vs 23%
Only in December Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Brown Sugar 24% Oud 18% Amber 18%
Only in Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum
Cashmeran 31% Oakmoss 21%

Accords

December Vanilla Eau de Parfum Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
56%
58%
Woody
100%
50%
Powdery
91%
78%
Vanilla
87%
74%
Warm Spicy
85%
62%
Rum
70%
Cacao
69%
Musky
64%
57%
Patchouli
49%
Amber
Aromatic
49%
45%
Balsamic
Sweet shared
100%
56%
Woody shared
58%
100%
Powdery shared
50%
91%
Vanilla shared
78%
87%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
85%
Rum shared
62%
70%
69%
64%
57%
49%
49%
45%

Performance

December Vanilla Eau de Parfum Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

December Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, December Vanilla is too intense for office wear. Its deep, sensual profile makes it perfect for date nights and impressive for formal evening events. While a bit much for everyday casual wear, it suits cooler weather outings.

Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its boozy, warm gourmand profile makes it less suitable for office wear, but excellent for dates and cooler casual outings. The inconsistent performance reports suggest it fades too quickly for many formal events. It's definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Rum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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December Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Pirates' Grand Reserve Eau de Parfum
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