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    Side by side

    Vanilla Skin vs. Black Sugar

    Very similar
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    Vanilla Skin wears longer on skin, while Black Sugar projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanilla Skin vs. Black Sugar
    Vanilla SkinBlack Sugar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerClément Gavarry
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanilla Skin

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Woody
    Powdery
    Amber
    Musky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Black Sugar

    Vanilla
    Citrus
    Powdery
    Rose
    Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    Almond
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SugarPink PepperRed Apple
    HeliotropeBergamot
    Heart
    CashmeranCashmere WoodJasmineLily
    RoseSandalwoodBlack Sugar
    Base
    VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinOud
    Vanilla CaviarMolassesAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanilla Skin vs. Black Sugar
    Vanilla SkinBlack Sugar
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want something bold or dramatic, keep looking. Vanilla Skin is for people who want to smell like warm skin, soft fabric, and quiet comfort. The opening is sweet and the drydown is incredibly.Vanilla Skin
    Black sugar is in the name, but it's not a sugar bomb. The vanilla and molasses are what stay, lending a dark, sticky sweetness that vanilla alone cannot replicate.Black Sugar