Dossier 2023 Edp

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Spicy Vanilla

Dossier Spicy Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Spicy Vanilla opens with Pepper, Lemongrass, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Opoponax, Amber, and Vanilla. Dossier's Spicy Vanilla carries an Acquired verdict, a patchouli-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon: a spicy, citrusy kick that mellows into a warm, inviting vanilla. It's not a Tom Ford dupe, but it stands proudly on its own merits as a versatile, compliment-getting scent that's more everyday-friendly than its inspiration.
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Clean
Spicy Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle
Dupe Inspired by
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ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 17%
Fruity 0%
Green 7%
Sweet 27%
Warm 30%
Woody 12%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its versatile amber-vanilla dry down makes it suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by reviewers. While it has a warm, inviting base perfect for dates, the initial spicy burst isn't ideal for highly formal settings, and it definitely won't stand up to sport.

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About

Opens with an energetic blast of fresh lemongrass and sharp black pepper, quickly joined by the warm, piquant whisper of nutmeg. As the initial spice settles, a delicate floral heart of rose and refined orris emerges, underpinned by an earthy patchouli. The dry down is pure, comforting ambered vanilla, rich and softly resinous with opoponax, leaving a warm and subtly masculine trail.