Red Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Via Cavour I
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This Zara 'dupe' of Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle is a polarising little number. Some adore its fruity sweetness, others recoil from its synthetic tartness. If you're after a cheap thrill that might be gone before you've left the house, this is your pick.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect gorgeous, rich gourmand notes, but also reckon with a divisive dirty undertone from the oud and patchouli that some find off-putting. Not for the faint of heart, but utterly captivating for those who click with it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 10% | 14% |
| Fruity | 25% | 38% |
| Green | 9% | 4% |
| Sweet | 48% | 44% |
| Warm | 8% | 6% |
| Woody | 7% | 3% |
| Earthy | 16% | 11% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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
Its sweet, fruity character makes it generally suitable for casual wear or dates. The weak performance, however, means it's less ideal for formal events where longevity and strong sillage are often desired, and its sweetness makes it less suitable for office or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent performance and rich, dark gourmand and fruity profile make it far too intense for office or casual wear. This fragrance truly shines on intimate date nights or for making a grand statement at formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, Powdery accords and Patchouli, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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