Question 1

What's the difference between A Vanilla Affair and Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

A Vanilla Affair is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Dua Brand (2015) dominated by Rum accords. Escapade Gourmande is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Mataha (2020) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, A Vanilla Affair or Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, A Vanilla Affair scores 4.30/5 vs Escapade Gourmande at 4.14/5. Escapade Gourmande's standout strength: Warm, creamy vanilla with silky custard-like quality. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do A Vanilla Affair and Escapade Gourmande smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Escapade Gourmande: Escapade Gourmande est un parfum à la vanille bien composé mais extrêmement sucré qui ne justifie pas le battage médiatique dont il jouit sur les réseaux sociaux.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, A Vanilla Affair or Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits A Vanilla Affair vs Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

A Vanilla Affair scores highest for spring wear; Escapade Gourmande scores highest for winter wear. A Vanilla Affair leans daytime, Escapade Gourmande leans daytime.

A Vanilla Affair vs Escapade Gourmande

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Escapade Gourmande (5)

Accords communs (5)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Escapade Gourmande

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Négatif

Attribut	A Vanilla Affair	Escapade Gourmande
Marque	The Dua Brand	Maison Mataha
Année	2015	2020
Évaluation	4.30	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	0	5