Vanilla 28

This dupe opens with an immediate, generous hit of vanilla that mirrors Kayali Vanilla 28's headline note well. The heart brings a sugary sweetness alongside tonka bean, echoing the brown-sugar warmth the original is loved for, though it reads a touch more one-note and less nuanced than the real thing's caramelised depth. The base settles into musk and amber rather than the original's more textured, almost boozy warmth, which means the dry-down feels simpler and less addictive over time. Longevity is decent for the first few hours but the scent thins out noticeably sooner than Kayali's version, which is known for lingering for most of the day. As an accessible entry point to the vanilla-gourmand trend it does the job, delivering the comforting, sweet character fans are after, just without the original's polish and staying power.