Is Scentleys Sexy Vanille a dupe of Tom Ford Vanilla Sex?

Vanilla Sex EDP

Tom Ford by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto Original Statement

Sexy Vanille Extrait

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanilla Sex EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Sexy Vanille Extrait
Sexy Vanille borrows Tom Ford's Vanilla (Vanilla Sex) almond-to-vanilla arc, but the vanilla accord is noticeably simpler and less layered than Tom Ford's Vanilla Tincture India centrepiece, and it fades to a light powdery musk well before the original's marathon dry-down.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Vanilla Sex EDP A Sexy Vanille Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanilla Sex EDP
Sexy Vanille Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Almond 100% vs 100%
Vanilla 33% vs 59%
Sandalwood 25% vs 31%
Tonka Bean 25% vs 31%
Only in Vanilla Sex
Jasmine 33% Iris 33% Animalic 25%
Only in Sexy Vanille
Floral Notes 40%
Shared Notes
Almond 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 59%
Only in Vanilla Sex
Jasmine 33% Iris 33%
Only in Sexy Vanille
Floral Notes 40%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 31%
Vanilla 25% vs 36%
Tonka Bean 25% vs 31%
Only in Vanilla Sex
Animalic 25%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Vanilla Sex Sexy Vanille
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanilla Sex

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date

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.

Sexy Vanille

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A creamy, sweet vanilla-almond composition is built for cold-weather comfort; too rich and heavy for spring or summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

The sensual, sweet vanilla character suits date nights and relaxed evening wear well, but is too intimate and heavy for office or formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Adds floral notes, drops animalic and iris

Where to buy

Vanilla Sex EDP
Sexy Vanille Extrait
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