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    Side by side

    Vanille Antique vs. Somnia 517

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Somnia 517 wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanille Antique vs. Somnia 517
    Vanille AntiqueSomnia 517
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20222023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanille Antique

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Fruity

    Somnia 517

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Woody
    Animalic
    Powdery
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MuskPlum
    Bergamot
    Heart
    White WoodLabdanum
    LabdanumFrangipaniJasmine
    Base
    VanillaAmber
    VanillaBlack AmberCashmere Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanille Antique vs. Somnia 517
    Vanille AntiqueSomnia 517
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    This is the vanilla for people who argue that vanilla is boring. Bold, enveloping, and unapologetically sweet. The florals aren't a softening agent, they're the counterpunch.Somnia 517