Snif 2024 EDP

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Vanilla Vice

by Patricia Choux

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Snif Vanilla Vice is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Patricia Choux. Vanilla Vice settles into a heart of Sugar Cane and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Orcanox, Musk, Vanilla, and Amberwood. Snif's Vanilla Vice carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't your average vanilla; it's a divisive beast. Some adore its woody, musky depth, finding it cosy and sophisticated beyond the typical gourmand. Others are straight-up repulsed by what they describe as a sharp, synthetic, or chemical mess. Sample first, this one's a proper gamble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Soft
Vanilla Vice 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
Also Works:
Formal

With its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is perhaps too intense for an office environment unless applied very sparingly. It shines on dates or casual outings where its warm, sensual nature can be appreciated. It's a bit too bold for strenuous sports but could work for some modern formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

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

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About

Vanilla Vice opens with a creamy, almost burnt sugar sweetness, reminiscent of soft serve or waffle cones. This quickly settles into a rich, complex heart where warm Madagascar vanilla intertwines with a prominent, woody amber. A lingering musk and hint of jasmine add a sensual, sophisticated edge, pushing it far beyond a simple foody gourmand toward something more ambiguous and potent.

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