Tom Ford 2017 EDP

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Vanille Fatale

by Yann Vasnier

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Tom Ford Vanille Fatale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Yann Vasnier. Vanille Fatale opens with Saffron and Coriander, settles into a heart of Barley, Narcissus, Frangipani, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Suede, Mahogany, Vanilla, and Tobacco. Tom Ford's Vanille Fatale carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A decadent, smoldering vanilla with a dark edge - tobacco, coffee, and suede transform sweetness into something mature and magnetic. For those who want more depth and drama than typical vanilla.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
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Vanille Fatale 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Vanille Fatale thrives in cold and transitional weather, where its dense vanilla, tobacco, and coffee warmth create comfort and enveloping richness. It can overwhelm in heat but works beautifully for cozy fall and winter days, and is also welcome in early spring chills.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a statement scent best suited for intimate evenings, formal occasions, or romantic dates where projection and richness shine. Its power and sweetness can be too much for the office, and are unsuitable for sporty or active settings.

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

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

About

Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum plunges vanilla into the shadows, merging plush Madagascar vanilla with roasted coffee, tobacco, saffron, and smoky suede. The opening is spicy and golden, soon yielding to a creamy, boozy, and slightly floral heart, while the base smolders with leathery woods. This is no mere gourmand - instead, it’s a bold, unisex blend that balances sweetness with brooding warmth and a textured, smoky undertow. Powerful, lasting, and luxuriously addictive.

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