Vanilla Sex
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2014 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Just Cavalli Gold
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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 gold-toned flanker from Cavalli is certainly a luxurious scent, but boy, is it divisive. Some rave about its delicious gourmand qualities, while others find it cloying and even sickening. You'll either love its nutty, leathery sweetness or absolutely loathe it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 8% |
| Floral | 23% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 38% | 34% |
| Warm | 8% | 9% |
| Woody | 19% | 17% |
| Earthy | 8% | 10% |
| Animalic | 13% | 15% |
| Fresh | 1% | 4% |
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Heart Notes
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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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With strong projection and good longevity reported, this fragrance is perhaps too bold for a professional office setting. It's perfectly suited for date nights and evening events where its sensual and warm character can truly shine, but could also work for casual outings if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords and Orris, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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