Fragrances inspired by Vanilla Sex Eau de Parfum
The original
Vanilla Sex
Tom Ford
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Jasmine
The main difference
Without animalic
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds floral notes, drops animalic and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds floral notes, drops animalic and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds floral notes, drops animalic and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and musk, drops animalic and iris
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops animalic and iris
Our verdict
Lattafa's Sehr and Tom Ford's Vanilla Sex both aim for a bold vanilla experience, but differ notably in price and boldness.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and amber, drops animalic and iris
Choose Sehr when
You prefer a sweeter, less challenging vanilla.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds almond and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Almond
The main difference
Adds amber and musk, drops animalic and iris
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds caramel and coconut, drops animalic and iris
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops almond and animalic
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and musk, drops almond and animalic
Our verdict
Vanilla Sex boasts a bold, borderline challenging animalic vanilla, while Vanilla Six offers a smoother, creamier, more accessible sweetness.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and benzoin, drops almond and animalic
Choose Vanilla Six when
You prefer a smooth, creamy vanilla fragrance.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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