Vanilla Sex
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Vanille de Tahiti Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford's Vanilla Sex is ridiculously divisive - a love-it-or-hate-it scent that some find heavenly and others, frankly, disgusting. It's a bold, animalic vanilla that absolutely demands a full wear-test before you splash out.
This extrait is a divisive take on vanilla, swinging from 'oh wow' to 'sour and cheesy'. If you love a complex, slightly animalic floral vanilla, it's a winner, but don't expect a straightforward gourmand experience. Definitely sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 23% | 29% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 38% | 48% |
| Warm | 8% | 15% |
| Woody | 19% | 11% |
| Earthy | 8% | 4% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 1% | 4% |
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
With its strong sillage, animalic facets, and often polarising nature, this isn't one for the office or casual settings where subtlety is preferred. It's clearly designed for intimate, sensual encounters, making it an ideal choice for a date, though perhaps too much for a formal event.
Seasons
Occasions
Given the extrait concentration and strong sillage reported by some, this is too potent for an office setting. It shines on dates and formal events where its luxurious floral-vanilla character can make a statement, but it's a bit much for casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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