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    Side by side

    Vanille West Indies vs. Vanille Absolu

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Vanille West Indies peaks in winter, while Vanille Absolu belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanille West Indies vs. Vanille Absolu
    Vanille West IndiesVanille Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumAbsolu
    Launched20072008
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPierre Montale
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanille West Indies

    Vanilla
    Caramel
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Floral

    Vanille Absolu

    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Cinnamon
    Woody
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Orchid
    PlumCherry
    Heart
    VanillaCaramel
    Base
    Vanilla BlossomCaramel
    WoodsCinnamonClove

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanille West Indies vs. Vanille Absolu
    Vanille West IndiesVanille Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want restraint, look elsewhere. This scent is pure vanilla from opening to drydown, and it owns every second of that. Orchid keeps it from being one-dimensional.Vanille West Indies
    This is vanilla without the apology. Not the faint, teasing kind. Not the one-note dessert sugar. Full-body, warm spice, creamy depth, the whole thing. It's a statement disguised as a comfort scent.Vanille Absolu

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Vanille West Indies vs. Vanille Absolu
    Vanille West IndiesVanille Absolu
    0.27 oz$16.09fragrancenet

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