The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
The Ruthless Countess Dorothea vs. Un Bois Vanille
Is The Ruthless Countess Dorothea better than Un Bois Vanille?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BeeswaxVanilla
warm spicybeeswaxvanillawoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Ruthless Countess Dorothea and Un Bois Vanille?
| The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | Un Bois Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2003 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Gracia-Cetto | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do The Ruthless Countess Dorothea and Un Bois Vanille smell?
The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Beeswax
Vanilla
Un Bois Vanille
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Coconut
Soft Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Ruthless Countess Dorothea and Un Bois Vanille share?
Top
BergamotRed GingerChinese Cinnamon Wood
VanillaCoconut MilkBeeswax
Heart
Clary SageBeeswaxMate
Black LicoriceBitter AlmondBenzoin
Base
CashmeranVanillaSherry
SandalwoodHoneyTonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Woody Notes
Chinese Cinnamon Wood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Resinous Notes
Beeswax
Beeswax
Where they fit
When and where do The Ruthless Countess Dorothea and Un Bois Vanille work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Ruthless Countess Dorothea or Un Bois Vanille?
| The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | Un Bois Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Ruthless Countess Dorothea and Un Bois Vanille?
This one has teeth it never shows. Opens citrus-spice, turns warm and waxy, then the vanilla pulls up a chair and stays. It's the kind of fragrance people either find hypnotic or don't understand at.The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Beeswax and black licorice are the tell. If those notes make you nervous, look elsewhere. This isn't vanilla as decoration. It's vanilla as fact, present and undeniable from opening to drydown.Un Bois Vanille
The hunt
Where to buy The Ruthless Countess Dorothea and Un Bois Vanille
| The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | Un Bois Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $132.60ecosmetics |
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