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    Side by side

    Vanille Paradoxe vs. Virgile

    Very similar
    Virgile by Sylvaine Delacourte bottle

    Virgile

    Sylvaine Delacourte
    Eau de Parfum2018
    New comparison

    Virgile wears longer on skin, while Vanille Paradoxe projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanille Paradoxe vs. Virgile
    Vanille ParadoxeVirgile
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20192018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDelphine Lebeau-KrowiakjSylvaine Delacourte, Irène Farmachidi
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanille Paradoxe

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Musky

    Virgile

    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Soft Spicy
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Juniper BerriesRosemaryGrapefruit
    RosemaryPink PepperBergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    CardamomCedarRoseAngelica
    SageGeraniumRose
    Base
    VanillaMuskAmbroxan
    VanillaCanadian Cedar LeafLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanille Paradoxe vs. Virgile
    Vanille ParadoxeVirgile
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't your grandmother's vanilla. Cool herbs hit first, then warmth arrives, but stays close. Moderate sillage means you'll be noticed only by those already leaning in. That's the point.Vanille Paradoxe
    Virgile's vanilla doesn't arrive sweet. It comes quiet, almost herbal itself, softened by sage and cedar. For those who want warmth without sugar, this is the angle.Virgile