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 →

intimateenormous

Price value70

overpricedgreat value

Gender lean18

femininemasculine

Accord radar

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Vanilla

Powdery

Sweet

Patchouli

Balsamic

Community profile

community votes

Longevity

very weak

weak

10%

moderate

48%

long lasting

30%

eternal

Sillage

intimate

16%

moderate

56%

strong

18%

enormous

10%

Season

spring

20%

summer

13%

fall

33%

winter

34%

Time of day

day

63%

night

37%

Gender

female

48%

more female

35%

unisex

16%

male

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

24%

good value

51%

great value

19%

What people say

What people love

warmcomfortingversatilesignatureworthyvanillascentlonglastinggreatlayeringother

What people criticise

distinctpatchoulipowderyfacetsmisleadingnamelinearvanillaearthyfeelslightlydated

Smells similar

by scent profile

86% match

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Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

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Signature pair: Freesia and Heliotrope

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In plain words

The main accords of Pure Vanilla are vanilla and powdery. Its key notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and Patchouli. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn and winter, mostly by day.

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