Alexandre.J 2012 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Zafeer Oud Vanille

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Alexandre.J Zafeer Oud Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Zafeer Oud Vanille opens with Toffee, Leather, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Clove, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Alexandre.J's Zafeer Oud Vanille carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with a twist. Don't expect a strong oud presence despite the name; it’s all about the sweet, creamy notes, and it's definitely not for everyone. Sample it before you buy, unless you fancy a very particular kind of coconut-vanilla gamble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
  • Gourmand
  • Woody
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Zafeer Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coconut39%
Toffee36%
Leather26%
Heartas listed
Tonka Bean31%
Ylang-Ylang24%
Woody Notes24%
Clove21%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong projection and sweet, dense gourmand profile, this isn't an ideal office scent. It shines on dates and casual outings, particularly in cooler weather, where its warmth and sensuality can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The sweet nature and lack of traditional formality make it less suitable for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Zafeer Oud Vanille opens with a rich, almost edible blend of sweet toffee and creamy coconut, softened by a hint of smooth leather. As it settles, the heart reveals a warm, spicy quality from clove and tonka bean, underpinned by a subtle, creamy ylang-ylang. The dry-down culminates in a cozy vanilla embrace, with a barely-there whisper of woody oud providing depth rather than dominance.

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