Dates Delight
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Lait de Vanille
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Dates Delight is a deeply polarising one, splitting the crowd between those who adore its grown-up gourmand richness and those who find it too harsh, cloying, or even 'old-fashioned'. If you're after a sweet, spiced, grown-up experience, it's worth a sniff, but definitely not a blind buy.
This one's a battleground. Some rave about its warm, creamy vanilla and caramel, calling it a compliment magnet. But a hefty chunk simply smell a cheap vanilla candle or even Play-Doh. There's no middle ground here; you'll either adore its sweet, milky embrace or want to wash it off immediately.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 11% | 3% |
| Fruity | 4% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 0% |
| Sweet | 56% | 73% |
| Warm | 27% | 25% |
| Woody | 2% | 5% |
| Earthy | 6% | 8% |
| Animalic | 2% | 1% |
| Fresh | 4% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With significant projection and longevity, this rich, sweet gourmand can be overpowering for an office environment. It shines on a date night or during formal events, offering a seductive and luxurious aura. It's too heavy for sport and some might find it a bit much for casual wear, though some reviews suggest it works well in cooler casual settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This perfume is best suited for casual and date settings due to its sweet gourmand nature, which can be perceived as too informal for the office or formal events. While some find its longevity and sillage strong, many report it as a skin scent, making it less disruptive for intimate occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Amber accords and Caramel, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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