The Tux Eau de Parfum bottle The Tux
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Vanilla Flash Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla Flash

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The Tux
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Vanilla Flash
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Tux
This much-hyped clone of YSL Tuxedo is a divisive beast. While some laud its uncanny resemblance and value, many find it lacking in depth and performance, often needing a long 'maceration' period to truly shine.
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Our Verdict - Vanilla Flash
This isn't just another vanilla; it's a divisive blend where rose and tobacco fight for centre stage. Expect a unique, spicy vanilla experience that some will adore and others will find too challenging or simply not vanilla enough.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 14% 18%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 33% 36%
Warm 28% 30%
Woody 17% 9%
Earthy 32% 19%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 1% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Tux EdP
Vanilla Flash EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 29% vs 12%
Vanilla 19% vs 25%
Spicy 19% vs 16%
Only in Vanilla Flash
Tobacco 24% Rose 21%

Accords

The Tux Vanilla Flash
100%
Patchouli
54%
73%
Vanilla
100%
94%
Warm Spicy
69%
Tobacco
91%
Rose
82%
Sweet
75%
72%
Woody
44%
67%
Amber
58%
Floral
45%
58%
Earthy
57%
Balsamic
48%
48%
Powdery
51%
Patchouli shared
100%
54%
Vanilla shared
73%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
94%
69%
91%
82%
75%
Woody shared
72%
44%
67%
Floral shared
58%
45%
58%
Balsamic shared
57%
48%
Powdery shared
48%
51%

Performance

The Tux Vanilla Flash
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Tux

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated, warm spicy and amber profile lends itself well to formal events and date nights. Lower performance reported by many users means it wouldn't be overwhelming in an office, but it's not a casual wear or sport scent.

Vanilla Flash

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its significant projection and longevity make it a bit much for most office environments. However, its complex, warm character is perfect for dates and adds a sophisticated touch to formal evenings, while still being versatile enough for a classy casual outing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
95%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Patchouli accords and Vanilla, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Tux
Vanilla Flash
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