Is The Fragrance World UK Gorgeous Vanilla a dupe of Tom Ford Vanille Fatale?

Vanille Fatale EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original Statement

Gorgeous Vanilla EDP

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Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum bottle Vanille Fatale EDP
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Gorgeous Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Gorgeous Vanilla EDP
£179.90 from
30ml at Amazon
Best value £3.92/ml (50ml)
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Fatale EDP
A decadent, smoldering vanilla with a dark edge - tobacco, coffee, and suede transform sweetness into something mature and magnetic. For those who want more depth and drama than typical vanilla.
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Our Verdict - Gorgeous Vanilla EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Tom Ford Vanille Fatale (2024) - the pyramid maps the original's bergamot opening, vanilla heart, and amber dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Vanille Fatale EDP A Gorgeous Vanilla EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Fatale EDP
Gorgeous Vanilla EDP

Notes

Only in Vanille Fatale
Saffron 51% Coriander 49%
Only in Gorgeous Vanilla
Bergamot 55% Davana 45%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Vanille Fatale Gorgeous Vanilla
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Fatale

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Vanille Fatale thrives in cold and transitional weather, where its dense vanilla, tobacco, and coffee warmth create comfort and enveloping richness. It can overwhelm in heat but works beautifully for cozy fall and winter days, and is also welcome in early spring chills.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a statement scent best suited for intimate evenings, formal occasions, or romantic dates where projection and richness shine. Its power and sweetness can be too much for the office, and are unsuitable for sporty or active settings.

Gorgeous Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The bergamot-led opening and amber-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Tom Ford bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Tom Ford signature.

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
1%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds barley and coffee, drops amber and benzoin

Where to buy

Vanille Fatale EDP
Gorgeous Vanilla EDP
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