Question 1

What's the difference between Fétiche Le Santal and Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Fétiche Le Santal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Christian Louboutin (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2023) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Fétiche Le Santal or Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fétiche Le Santal scores 4.08/5 vs Vanilla at 3.06/5. Vanilla's standout strength: Non-gourmand vanilla with bitter almond and animalic complexity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Fétiche Le Santal and Vanilla smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vanilla: Tom Ford Vanilla Sex is a highly polarizing fragrance with strong divided opinions.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fétiche Le Santal or Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla: Excellent performance and longevity on skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Fétiche Le Santal vs Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Fétiche Le Santal scores highest for fall wear; Vanilla scores highest for winter wear. Fétiche Le Santal leans daytime, Vanilla leans evening.

Fétiche Le Santal vs Vanilla

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vanilla

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Attribute	Fétiche Le Santal	Vanilla
Brand	Christian Louboutin	Tom Ford
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.08	3.06
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0