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    Side by side

    Vanille Antique vs. Axis

    Strikingly similar
    Axis by French Avenue bottle

    Axis

    French Avenue
    Eau de Parfum2025
    New comparison

    Axis rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanille Antique vs. Axis
    Vanille AntiqueAxis
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteJean-Louis Sieuzac
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanille Antique

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Fruity

    Axis

    Amber
    Woody
    Floral
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MuskPlum
    FreesiaPlum
    Heart
    White WoodLabdanum
    Woody NotesAmber
    Base
    VanillaAmber
    LabdanumVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanille Antique vs. Axis
    Vanille AntiqueAxis
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not your typical vanilla fragrance. Byredo builds it with plum and musk in the opening, adds complexity through labdanum in the heart, and lets amber and vanilla create something that feels.Vanille Antique
    The vanilla here didn't get the memo about being basic. Creamy, yes. But labdanum adds smoke, a thumbprint of something real. Warm, powdery, amber-forward.Axis