Desired
ElisireEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Desired vs. Vanilla Oud
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Desired | Vanilla Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Philippine Courtière | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Desired
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Oud
Powdery
Patchouli
Balsamic
Vanilla Oud
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Powdery
Caramel
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronCloveCuminBergamot
SaffronAppleBergamotRhubarb
Heart
SandalwoodCedarwoodJasmineCarnation
AmberCashmere WoodJasmineRoseCyclamenViolet
Base
Bourbon VanillaOudGuaiac WoodAmberTonka BeanPatchouliLabdanum
CaramelVanillaGuaiac WoodMuskOudPatchouliCedarwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Desired | Vanilla Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The saffron and cumin opening hits with intent. Either you're in for that warm spice rush or you're not. But here's the thing: the vanilla-oud drydown that follows is the real reason people reach for.Desired
This is sweet and it knows it. Vanilla, caramel, woods, but there's a tart bite underneath from rhubarb and saffron that keeps it from becoming a dessert. The oud isn't quiet, it's just patient.Vanilla Oud
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Desired | Vanilla Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $20.29fragrancenet |
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