Van Cao
Maison Jannobi2026
Side by side
Van Cao vs. Herod
Herod rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Van Cao | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2026 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Vincent Ricord | Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Van Cao
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Cacao
Warm Spicy
Nutty
Almond
Powdery
Herod
Tobacco
Vanilla
Amber
Cinnamon
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Almond MilkHazelnut
CinnamonPepperPepperwood
Heart
VanillaWest African cocoa absoluteWhite Chocolate
Tobacco LeafIncenseOsmanthusLabdanum
Base
AmberTonka BeanWhite Musk
VanillaIso E SuperCedarWoody NotesPatchouliMuskVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Van Cao | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is vanilla for people who think they don't like vanilla. The cocoa isn't an afterthought, it's the counterweight that keeps the sweetness from becoming syrupy. Wear it to mean something.Van Cao
Some fragrances suggest. Herod insists. The tobacco-vanilla base isn't subtle, it's the whole argument, and it wins. Sweet enough to pull people in, structured enough to keep them at a distance.Herod
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Van Cao | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | — | $210.69fragrancenet |
| 4.2 oz | — | $295.57ecosmetics |
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