Althea
ThauyEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Althea vs. Spiritueuse Double Vanille
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
| Althea | Spiritueuse Double Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Daniel Josier | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Althea
Leather
Woody
Animalic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Coconut
Smoky
Green
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Vanilla
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Sweet
Rum
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CoconutGalbanum
IncensePink PepperBergamot
Heart
LeatherSaffronThyme
CedarYlang-YlangRoseBulgarian RoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodLabdanum
VanillaBourbon vanillaBenzoinRum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Althea | Spiritueuse Double Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The coconut-and-leather pairing is either your thing or it isn't. No middle ground, no compromise. The galbanum opens sharp enough to surprise, then the sweetness cuts through and suddenly you're.Althea
This is vanilla without apology. No quiet background player, no polite supporting note, it arrives and stays. Bourbon vanilla in such excess that it reads almost smoky.Spiritueuse Double Vanille