Question 1

What's the difference between Amber Vanilla and Vanilla Woods?

Accepted Answer

Amber Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The 7 Virtues (2024) dominated by Musky accords. Vanilla Woods is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The 7 Virtues (2018) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Amber Vanilla or Vanilla Woods?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Amber Vanilla scores 4.00/5 vs Vanilla Woods at 3.88/5. Vanilla Woods's standout strength: Affordable and accessible entry point for fragrance newcomers. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Amber Vanilla and Vanilla Woods smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Powdery, Sweet, Vanilla. Vanilla Woods: The r/fragrance community views Vanilla Woods and similar budget fragrances with cautious skepticism, acknowledging they serve as affordable entry points but warning against TikTok hype-driven purchasing.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Amber Vanilla or Vanilla Woods?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Woods: Limited longevity and projection compared to higher-end options Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Amber Vanilla vs Vanilla Woods?

Accepted Answer

Amber Vanilla scores highest for fall wear; Vanilla Woods scores highest for fall wear. Amber Vanilla leans daytime, Vanilla Woods leans daytime.

Amber Vanilla vs Vanilla Woods

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Amber Vanilla (6)

Unique to Vanilla Woods (4)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vanilla Woods

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Attribute	Amber Vanilla	Vanilla Woods
Brand	The 7 Virtues	The 7 Virtues
Year	2024	2018
Rating	4.00	3.88
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	5