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Accords
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Perfumer
Vanille Fatale
feminine
Created by Yann Vasnier
Vanille Fatale by Tom Ford is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Vanille Fatale was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Yann Vasnier. Top notes are Rum, Myrrh, Olibanum, Saffron, Coriander, Orange and Lime; middle notes are Barley, Coffee, Plum, Frangipani, Narcissus, Artemisia and Rose; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Suede, Tobacco, Mahogany, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Violet. Tom Ford launched Vanille Fatale, a new fragrance from the exclusive Private Blend collection, announced as impassioned, transfix and defiant. "Vanille Fatale is a force of nature personified. A beguiling tempest that takes over like a rush of blood to the head. The impossible becomes real, too good to be true becomes true. Her – or his – unrelenting hold is fixed, refined yet raw, polished yet primal. The stirring spice of saffron and coriander opens the scent, infiltrating the senses with the gripping incense of myrrh and olibanum. Reverberating with the tobacco-like pull of roasted barley, the heart of Vanille Fatale is a perfect storm of roasted coffee absolute, narcissus and frangipani that seduces with grounded floralcy. Madagascan vanilla blends with rich mahogany, its smoky glamour made all the more exotic with primal suede at the finish." - note from the brand. Availabe as a 50 and a 250 ml EDP.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
32%
Spr
15%
Sum
98%
Fall
Day & Night
56%
Day
92%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,318 votes
4.09
Love it
1.5k45%
Like it
1.1k33%
OK
33410%
Dislike
3109%
Hate it
742%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 72 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
Vanille Fatale is highly regarded for its elegant, complex vanilla with excellent longevity and a beautiful dry down that garners compliments. However, the community is divided on whether the premium Tom Ford pricing is justified, and some find the initial sweetness or incense notes off-putting. Many seek affordable alternatives or dupes rather than purchasing the full-priced original.
Strengths
- Beautiful, elegant vanilla scent with good complexity
- Excellent longevity and creamy, cozy dry down
- Receives frequent compliments, especially from males
- Strong performance as an intense vanilla that isn't overly sweet
Weaknesses
- Extremely expensive and difficult to justify the price point
- Can feel too sweet or cloying to some wearers initially
- Incense/smoky character may feel dated over time
- Original formula discontinued with significant price increase
Best for
Evening wear and special occasionsThose seeking a sophisticated, non-cloying vanillaCold weather and cozy settingsWearers wanting strong performance and compliments
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
