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Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla Skin EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2009
££ Price Tier £
Flavoury Eau de Parfum bottle Flavoury EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanilla Skin EDP
A truly divisive vanilla that either hits the mark for a 'skin but better' woody vanilla or totally misses it, smelling like bitter pencil shavings or cat litter. If you're after a grown-up, non-cloying vanilla with a spicy kick, this might be your jam - just be ready for the initial pepper blast.
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Our Verdict - Flavoury EDP
Flavoury chases Lush Vanillary's buttery jasmine-and-vanilla signature. It captures the cosy, creamy character on a budget, though it reads sweeter and simpler, missing some of the caramelised, full-bodied warmth that makes the cult original so distinctive.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanilla Skin EDP
Flavoury EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 30% vs 40%
Lily 27% vs 28%
Only in Vanilla Skin
Cashmere Wood 42%
Only in Flavoury
Sandalwood 31%

Accords

Vanilla Skin Flavoury
100%
Vanilla
77%
Sweet
85%
75%
Woody
45%
Floral
60%
Creamy
60%
57%
Amber
57%
Powdery
Gourmand
55%
54%
Balsamic
50%
Musky
45%
Oud
100%
Sweet shared
77%
85%
Woody shared
75%
45%
60%
60%
57%
57%
55%
54%
50%
Oud
45%

Performance

Vanilla Skin Flavoury
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanilla Skin

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, sensual, and projecting nature makes it excellent for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its strong sillage and 'sexy' vibe might be a bit much for professional settings. It's definitely not one for the gym.

Flavoury

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The creamy vanilla and warm amber are cosiest in autumn, winter and cooler spring, leaning heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

A cosy, sweet vanilla-floral that suits casual days and intimate evenings and works as a comforting daily scent.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vanilla Skin EDP
Flavoury EDP
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