Sand + Fog 2024 EDT

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Vanilla Musk

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Sand + Fog Vanilla Musk is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024. Vanilla Musk opens with Anise, Sugar, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Orchid and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Sand + Fog's Vanilla Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This affordable vanilla musk from Sand + Fog is a cult favourite and a dead ringer for a much pricier option. It's a sweet, comforting skin scent that's brilliant for layering but just as lovely on its own. Be warned, some noses detect a 'pickly' note, so sample first.
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  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Warm
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Vanilla Musk Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coconut37%
Sugar36%
Anise27%
Heartas listed
Vanilla65%
Orchid35%
Baseas listed
Musk58%
Amber42%

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
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for office wear, while its comforting and sensual nature lends itself well to casual outings and dates. It's less ideal for formal events or sport due to its sweet, musky profile.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Sand + Fog says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Vanilla Musk opens with a soft, powdery sweetness from sugar and a hint of anise, quickly joined by creamy coconut. The heart unfolds into a rich, natural vanilla, underpinned by the gentle floral whisper of orchid. As it dries, a clean, velvety musk emerges, wrapped in the subtle warmth of amber, creating a well-balanced and intimate skin scent that avoids being cloyingly sweet.

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