December Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
A Fairy Tale
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This isn't your average fluffy vanilla. December Vanilla is a rich, boozy, and deeply divisive scent that truly shines after some maceration. Prepare for an intense patchouli and rum opening; those who wait will be rewarded with a complex, sophisticated vanilla.
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a boozy, woody masterpiece at a bargain price, evoking 'CEO vibes' and a 'rustic wood cabin' fantasy. Others are left cold, smelling only 'pine 2x4' or an unwelcome 'smoker's lounge'. Not one for a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 19% | 7% |
| Fruity | 2% | 11% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 40% | 35% |
| Warm | 23% | 23% |
| Woody | 11% | 23% |
| Earthy | 14% | 18% |
| Animalic | 15% | 7% |
| Fresh | 1% | 3% |
Mood
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
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, December Vanilla is too intense for office wear. Its deep, sensual profile makes it perfect for date nights and impressive for formal evening events. While a bit much for everyday casual wear, it suits cooler weather outings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its boozy, woody, and patchouli-heavy profile makes it too bold and potentially distracting for the office. It's best suited for cooler evenings, intimate dates, or formal gatherings where its unique character can shine, rather than casual daytime wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Patchouli, Rum accords and Jasmine, Rum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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