Heretic Parfum 2020 EDP

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Dirty Vanilla

by Douglas Little

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Heretic Parfum Dirty Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Douglas Little. Dirty Vanilla opens with Cedar, Coriander, and Ho Wood, settles into a heart of Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Styrax. Heretic Parfum's Dirty Vanilla carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive witchy potion. You'll either get a beguiling, earthy vanilla for the 'not too sweet' crowd, or a disappointing vanilla-lite that's heavy on the wood and patchouli. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so don't even think about a blind buy.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity, combined with its unique, earthy-sweet character, make it less suited for professional environments. It shines on dates and casual outings, where its sensual and mysterious facets can be appreciated without being overpowering.

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Heretic Parfum says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Dirty Vanilla opens with a woody-spicy kick of cedar and coriander, hinting at something rustic. The heart reveals a vanilla that's anything but saccharine - it's earthy, dark, and almost dusty, far from a typical gourmand. The dry down sinks into a mysterious base of rich patchouli, vetiver, and sandalwood, creating a grounding, resinous warmth that lingers with a subtle, smoky whisper.

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