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97%
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Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla Skin
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Skin Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Skin Vanilla

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanilla Skin
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 - Skin Vanilla
A budget reading of Phlur's Vanilla Skin - the same cosy, not-too-sweet vanilla dusted with pink pepper and apple over cashmere wood and sandalwood. Skin Vanilla nails the intimate skin-scent character, but the vanilla reads a touch sweeter and simpler, and it loses some of the original's plush depth and 12-hour staying power.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 19% 22%
Fruity 8% 12%
Green 4% 3%
Sweet 39% 33%
Warm 17% 18%
Woody 21% 24%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 7% 8%
Fresh 6% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanilla Skin EdP
Skin Vanilla EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 34% vs 32%
Red Apple 24% vs 32%
Only in Vanilla Skin
Sugar Cane 40%
Shared Notes
Cashmere Wood 41% vs 42%
Jasmine 30% vs 30%
Lily 27% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 35%
Sandalwood 24% vs 25%
Benzoin 21% vs 21%
Oud 21% vs 17%

Accords

Vanilla Skin Skin Vanilla
100%
Vanilla
85%
77%
Sweet
65%
75%
Woody
60%
57%
Amber
40%
57%
Powdery
Creamy
55%
54%
Balsamic
50%
Musky
48%
Warm Spicy
45%
45%
Oud
Vanilla shared
100%
85%
Sweet shared
77%
65%
Woody shared
75%
60%
Amber shared
57%
40%
57%
55%
54%
50%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
45%
Oud
45%

Performance

Vanilla Skin Skin Vanilla
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Skin Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cosy spiced vanilla that blooms in autumn and winter, with enough lift for milder spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Soft and intimate, it suits casual wear, cosy evenings and dates more than formal or sporty settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
99%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Woody accords and Pink Pepper, Red Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vanilla Skin
Skin Vanilla
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