Vanilla & Anise
Jo Malone LondonEau de Cologne2009
Side by side
Vanilla & Anise vs. Red Vanilla
Is Vanilla & Anise better than Red Vanilla?
Vanilla & Anise wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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The essentials
What's different between Vanilla & Anise and Red Vanilla?
| Vanilla & Anise | Red Vanilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Celine Barel | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Vanilla & Anise and Red Vanilla smell?
Vanilla & Anise
Soft Spicy
Anis
Floral
Vanilla
Powdery
Citrus
White Floral
Aromatic
Red Vanilla
Fruity
Sweet
Vanilla
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Powdery
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vanilla & Anise and Red Vanilla share?
Top
Star Anise
BlackcurrantPearRaspberry
Heart
Vanilla Orchid
Praline
Base
Bourbon Vanilla
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanIris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Bourbon Vanilla
VanillaTonka Bean
Floral Notes
Vanilla Orchid
Iris
Where they fit
When and where do Vanilla & Anise and Red Vanilla work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vanilla & Anise or Red Vanilla?
| Vanilla & Anise | Red Vanilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vanilla & Anise and Red Vanilla?
Anise divides people the way cilantro does, you either lean in or step back. But here, the star anise never becomes the whole story. It arrives, asserts itself.Vanilla & Anise
Red Vanilla is a solid everyday scent that nails the citrus-to-warm transition. The vanilla is present but not dominant, and hinoki wood adds an unexpected twist that keeps things interesting.Red Vanilla
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