Vanilla Sex
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Méribel
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Don't let the marketing fool you; Méribel is pure summer in a bottle. This isn't for alpine adventures, it's for sun-soaked days and lazy evenings. A surprisingly divisive holiday scent, it's either an expensive sun cream dream or a powdery white floral headache.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 23% | 21% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 38% | 42% |
| Warm | 8% | 14% |
| Woody | 19% | 16% |
| Earthy | 8% | 18% |
| Animalic | 13% | 12% |
| Fresh | 1% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
While its sweet and powdery nature might be a bit much for a formal setting or the gym, Méribel is ideal for casual wear and dates. Its sunny disposition lends itself to daytime activities, evoking a relaxed, holiday mood that's perfect for intimate encounters.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Sweet accords and Jasmine, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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