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    Polar Lights vs. Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Polar Lights vs. Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
    Polar LightsVanille Planifolia Extrait 21
    ConcentrationExtrait
    Launched20192023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Polar Lights

    Aldehydic
    Sweet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Woody
    Fruity
    Lactonic
    Champagne

    Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black ElderChampagneBlack Orchid
    Spices
    Heart
    AldehydesGreen TeaPeach
    Amber
    Base
    MahoganyWhipped CreamBlackwood
    VanillaMyrrhMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Polar Lights vs. Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21
    Polar LightsVanille Planifolia Extrait 21
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The aldehydes will divide you. Some call it soapy. But that bright, lifted quality is what gives this composition its distinctive character, and it's not for everyone.Polar Lights
    This is vanilla done the Guerlain way, unapologetically rich and resin-forward. The myrrh adds unexpected depth, making this less sweet and more complex than typical vanilla scents.Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21