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    Side by side

    Essence by Reminiscence vs. Vanilla Diorama

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Vanilla Diorama projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essence by Reminiscence vs. Vanilla Diorama
    Essence by ReminiscenceVanilla Diorama
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20102021
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerMichele SaramitoFrançois Demachy
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essence by Reminiscence

    Woody
    Anis
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Soft Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Balsamic

    Vanilla Diorama

    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Sweet
    Rum
    Cacao
    Citrus
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Star AnisePaprikaMarigoldBergamot
    OrangePink PepperLemon
    Heart
    NutmegJasmineFloral Notes
    RumCacaoChocolateCardamom
    Base
    VanillePinePatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumCedarwood
    Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essence by Reminiscence vs. Vanilla Diorama
    Essence by ReminiscenceVanilla Diorama
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The anisic opening will either pull you in or make you question everything. But that vanilla base is patient. It waits. And when it arrives, it arrives with warmth.Essence by Reminiscence
    Dior rarely goes full gourmand, and this is exactly why it works. The rum note is the real surprise here, lending sophistication rather than sweetness.Vanilla Diorama