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    Xplicit Vanilla vs. Althaïr

    Very similar
    Althaïr by Parfums de Marly bottle

    Althaïr

    Parfums de Marly
    Eau de Parfum2023
    New comparison

    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

    Key facts: Xplicit Vanilla vs. Althaïr
    Xplicit VanillaAlthaïr
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252023
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerPierre MontaleHamid Merati-Kashani
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Xplicit Vanilla

    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Chocolate
    Animalic

    Althaïr

    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet Gourmand
    Cinnamon
    Gourmand
    Aromatic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mexican VanillaDark Chocolate
    CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliBergamotCardamom
    Heart
    Cambodian OudAustralian SandalwoodCedarwoodBrown Sugar
    Bourbon VanillaElemi Resin
    Base
    Tonka BeanAmberBenzoin
    PralineAmbroxanGuaiac WoodMuskTonka BeanCandied Almond

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Xplicit Vanilla vs. Althaïr
    Xplicit VanillaAlthaïr
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want people to know you are wearing perfume, Xplicit Vanilla will make that happen. The vanilla is unapologetic, the oud adds gravitas, and the drydown wraps everything in warmth.Xplicit Vanilla
    This is vanilla that doesn't play games. Cinnamon and orange blossom announce themselves from the first spray, the sweetness isn't subtle, and it doesn't try to be.Althaïr

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Xplicit Vanilla vs. Althaïr
    Xplicit VanillaAlthaïr
    Best offer$9.79fragrancenet

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