Fragrances inspired by Vanilla Eau de Toilette

The original Vanilla &Vanilla

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Vanilla
ScentArt fingerprint for Sexy Vanilla
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla

The main difference

Adds amber and benzoin, drops almond and floral notes

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Rose, Amber

The main difference

Adds benzoin and freesia, drops floral notes and himalayan blue poppy

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Freesia, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops benzoin and jasmine

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Freesia, Vanilla, Rose

The main difference

Adds benzoin and musk, drops lotus and orchid

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds jasmine and musk, drops cashmeran and lily

What they share

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and benzoin, drops apple blossom and floral notes

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and benzoin, drops almond and patchouli

What they share

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Freesia, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds benzoin and nectar, drops bamboo and coconut

Scent profile

Vanilla EDT the original Sexy Vanilla EDP inspired by

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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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