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Vanilla S*x - 967

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The Essence Vault Vanilla S*x - 967 is an Eau de Parfum. Vanilla S*x - 967 opens with Vanilla and Almond, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. The Essence Vault's Vanilla S*x - 967 carries an Acquired verdict, a vanilla-led wear.

A softer, less resinous take on Tom Ford's Vanilla Sex - the creamy vanilla-almond-sandalwood idea comes through, but the composition is flatter and fades faster than the original's rich, skin-warm drydown.
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Intimate
  • Confident
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Dupe Inspired by
Vanilla Sex by Tom Ford
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Notes

Top

VanillaVanillaAlmondAlmond

Heart

SandalwoodSandalwoodVanillaVanilla

Base

SandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMuskAmberAmber

Accords

Vanilla
85%
Woody
55%
Sweet
50%
Musky
30%

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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

Community season votes for Tom Ford Vanilla Sex, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date

Wearers put Tom Ford Vanilla Sex, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights.

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No. 967 goes for the sensual, dessert-adjacent vanilla that made Tom Ford's Vanilla Sex a favourite, opening with a rich vanilla-and-almond duo that reads sweet and creamy. The sandalwood-driven heart is where the two fragrances line up most closely, delivering a smooth, woody warmth, though it's simpler and less multifaceted than the original's layered sandalwood work. The musk-and-amber base is pleasant but lighter and shorter-lived than Tom Ford's noticeably rich, projecting drydown, settling into a soft skin-scent within a few hours. A good introduction to the vanilla-sandalwood genre for anyone not ready to commit to designer pricing.

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