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Dark Vanilla (EDP)

2020

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2020

Dark Vanilla (Original Release)

Price Range
$100 – $170

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"Dark Vanilla is a dark, spicy vanilla fragrance with an ambered and woody character. Its opening combines sharp spices, pepper, saffron, aromatic herbs, and a touch of citrus for a lively first impression. The heart becomes richer through leather, Cambodian oud, sandalwood, and patchouli. Vanilla and amber form the warm, sweet, resinous drydown. The composition is more oriental and woody than purely gourmand, giving the vanilla a shadowy, textured quality. It is designed as a powerful unisex scent with noticeable projection and lasting presence."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild

Moods

Mysterious
Sensual
Powerful
Warm
Luxurious
Sophisticated

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Clubbing
Holiday

Fun Facts

Dark Vanilla pairs vanilla with Cambodian oud and leather rather than presenting vanilla as a simple dessert-like note.

The fragrance is sold in a 100 ml Eau de Parfum format.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyCitrusSyntheticLeatheryWoodyEarthySweetOrientalResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

spices
pink pepper
saffron
cumin
cardamom
lemon
coriander
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

leather
cambodian oud
sandalwood
patchouli
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

vanilla
amber

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Dark Vanilla is characterized as a dark, spicy, woody vanilla with a leather-and-oud heart and a warm amber finish. Its performance is generally regarded as strong, with a long-lasting drydown and pronounced projection. The fragrance is richer and more resinous than a straightforward gourmand vanilla.”

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