Fragrance World 2023 EDP

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Vanilla So Sweet

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Fragrance World Vanilla So Sweet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Vanilla So Sweet opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, and Rum. Fragrance World's Vanilla So Sweet carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Seriously boozy vanilla with an indulgent, spiced depth. It's divisive - some find it a delightful gourmand, others a confusing 'chemical' mess. If you're into robust, rum-soaked vanilla, this is a must-try, but don't blind buy expecting a light, airy scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Gourmand
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
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Vanilla So Sweet Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain
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Spiritueuse Double Vanille the original Vanilla So Sweet inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This heavy, boozy vanilla is too intense for the office, but its powerful, long-lasting nature makes it excellent for winter dates or evening events. The strong vanilla and rum accords suggest a more indulgent, less casual wear, though some find it comforting enough for relaxed settings.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Vanilla So Sweet opens with a spicy, smoky kick of pink pepper and incense, mellowed by a hint of bergamot. This quickly transitions into a rich, boozy vanilla heart, where rum takes centre stage, intertwined with creamy florals like jasmine and ylang-ylang. The dry down is deep and resinous, a comforting blend of warm vanilla and benzoin, with an underlying woody warmth from cedar. It's a journey from light spice to a full-bodied, enveloping sweetness.

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