Vanilla fragrances and their dupes
Vanilla is a base note that smells warm, sweet and creamy, like vanilla pod and sugar with a soft balsamic edge. The closest vanilla dupe in our data is Lattafa Ishq Al Shuyukh, an 89% note match for Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions No. 5, at $32 instead of $240.
What vanilla smells like
Warm, sweet and creamy, like vanilla pod and sugar with a soft balsamic edge. It is the most comforting note in perfumery and the backbone of most gourmands.
Vanilla is a heavy base molecule, so it clings to skin for hours and does a lot of the heavy lifting on longevity. Because so many designer and niche scents lean on it, a shared vanilla base is often the first thing that makes a dupe read as close to the original.
In the fragrance pyramid, vanilla is typically a base note in the gourmand family.
The 47 fragrances we track with vanilla, and their dupes
Ranked by note match. Average match 82%, average saving $155 a bottle. A ✓ marks a dupe that shares the vanilla note itself.
Vanilla in fragrance, answered
What does vanilla smell like in perfume?
Warm, sweet and creamy, like vanilla pod and sugar with a soft balsamic edge. It is the most comforting note in perfumery and the backbone of most gourmands. Vanilla is a heavy base molecule, so it clings to skin for hours and does a lot of the heavy lifting on longevity. Because so many designer and niche scents lean on it, a shared vanilla base is often the first thing that makes a dupe read as close to the original.
Is vanilla a top, heart or base note?
Vanilla usually sits as a base note, in the gourmand family. Base notes last longest and anchor the dry-down for hours.
What is the closest vanilla fragrance dupe?
Lattafa Ishq Al Shuyukh, an 89% note match for Olfactive Expressions No. 5, at $32 instead of $240.
What is the cheapest vanilla dupe?
Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme at $25, a dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male.
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