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| Extrait | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanilla Absolue
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
If you're after a beast mode version of Ambre Narguile or Angel's Share, this is your jam. It's a sweet, spicy, powerhouse that doesn't just fill a room, it owns it. A safe blind buy for fans of the genre, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.
This one's a proper Tauer, polarising opinions on whether it lives up to its 'Vanilla Absolue' name. Expect a sophisticated, complex amber-vanilla that isn't for the gourmand lovers, but a rich, resinous, and subtly spicy experience that demands patience.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 7% | 16% |
| Fruity | 2% | 7% |
| Green | 1% | 3% |
| Sweet | 44% | 31% |
| Warm | 33% | 26% |
| Woody | 8% | 7% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 0% | 4% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Given its 'out of this world' performance and 'thick, chunky sillage', this extrait is far too strong for the office. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its commanding presence is an asset, and can be worn casually if applied sparingly.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its richness and complexity, Vanilla Absolue is best suited for evening wear, including dates and formal events, where its luxurious amber and vanilla accords can truly shine. It's generally too prominent for an office setting but can work casually if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Balsamic accords and Labdanum, Coumarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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