Elixir des Merveilles and Vanilla Smoke are very similar; both have Amber, Peru Balsam and Incense. Elixir des Merveilles leans more citrus, while Vanilla Smoke leans smoky. Elixir des Merveilles lasts longer and projects more; Vanilla Smoke is more of an evening scent; it gets better value-for-money votes.
Longer lastingElixir des Merveilles
Stronger projectionElixir des Merveilles
Better perceived valueVanilla Smoke
More of a night scentVanilla Smoke
Accords
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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →