Cremo 2017 EDC

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Spice & Black Vanilla

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Cremo Spice & Black Vanilla is a Cologne launched in 2017. Spice & Black Vanilla opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Vanilla. Cremo's Spice & Black Vanilla carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

An absolute steal for the price point, this is a crowd-pleasing vanilla-dominant spicy cheapie that punches well above its weight. Don't expect groundbreaking originality, but you'll smell damn good, especially after some maturation time.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Relaxed
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Spice & Black Vanilla Cologne bottle
Inspired by
Spicebomb Extreme by Viktor&Rolf
4%
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Spicebomb Extreme the original Spice & Black Vanilla inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom100%
Heartas listed
Cashmere Wood100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla67%
Vetiver33%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy, and vanilla-heavy profile makes it perfect for dates and casual wear, particularly in colder weather where its comforting nature shines. The moderate longevity and sillage for some wearers mean it's not overly intrusive for office settings, but the sweetness might be too much for some formal events or physical activities.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

This scent opens with a warm, inviting burst of aromatic cardamom, quickly settling into a heart of smooth cashmere wood. The dry down is a comforting, slightly powdery black vanilla, expertly balanced with the earthy depth of vetiver. It's a cohesive, linear scent that consistently delivers cosy, warm spicy sweetness.

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