Vanille Absolu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Montale's attempt at the quintessential gourmand vanilla and it's a divisive one. Fans love the rich, sweet, and comforting scent, with some calling it 'the' vanilla. Detractors, however, find it synthetic, plasticky, and cloying. Approach with caution, but if you want to smell like cookies, this might be your jam.
This one's a cheeky boozy woody scent, clearly taking its cues from a popular niche fragrance. Love it if you're after a high-quality dupe with solid performance, but don't expect groundbreaking originality or complex evolution beyond that initial rum punch.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 2% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 44% | 44% |
| Warm | 42% | 31% |
| Woody | 20% | 23% |
| Earthy | 8% | 17% |
| Animalic | 0% | 1% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent sweetness and occasional beast-mode projection make it less suitable for office environments. It shines in casual settings or on dates where its warm, inviting character can be appreciated without overwhelming. Not a formal or sport scent due to its gourmand nature.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sweetness and woody character make it suitable for a range of settings, including office wear, as noted by reviewers. However, its boozy and warm spicy accords lean it more towards evening and date wear, while being too heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Vanilla, Cinnamon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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