Best Italica (2021) by Casamorati 1888 Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Italica (2021) by Casamorati 1888 is an oriental vanilla fragrance that blends the creamy richness of almond and milk accord with the warm sweetness of caramel and vanilla. Accents of saffron and sandalwood add a subtle spice and woody depth, while white musk rounds out the softness. Those drawn to gourmand scents with a balance of spicy warmth and creamy sweetness will find Italica’s composition appealing.
Calisson by Karzaz £69.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- bergamot
- caramel
- milky nuance
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
Inspired by the traditional Provençal sweet Calisson, an almond-shaped paste of candied fruit topped with fondant icing. This edp launches with bergamot and sugary milk. Fresh orange blossom radiates from the heart, supported by a warm and creamy sandalwood. Base notes of caramel, vanilla and musk complete the mouth-watering effect.
Vanilla Haze by Fugazzi £140.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- caramel
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A beguiling fog of vanilla pod, tonka bean and hazelnut, swirled through with almond and coconut milk. Airy green jasmine allows the sweetness to stay on the right side of unrelenting, while crème brûlée and long-lasting musk ensure this haze is more than a phase.
French Macaron by Karzaz £69.00
- Key notes:
- caramel
- macarons
- milk accord
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
French Macaron captures the essence of its namesake French pastry. The opening notes of warm milk and almond offer a comforting sensation, like a freshly baked macaron. The heart reveals a fruity raspberry, balanced by a biscuit note. The caramel and vanilla base is a sweet and smooth sign-off.
Almond Suede by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- leather
- neroli
- rosemary
- saffron
- suede
- Aromagroups:
- green
- leather
An addictive and sophisticated gourmand balancing almond marzipan and suede leather inspired by Medieval Andalusia, the city of Córdoba and almond sweets. A must try for gourmand lovers.
Comme Un Gant by Voyages Imaginaires £175.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- milk accord
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Venice… The Biennale…
Among an immaculate work of art, the light dances. Wreathed in an aura of mystery, the delicate forms of crumpled silk paper, translucent in places and downy in others, inspire this abstract, woody yet radiant sillage. An intense emotion through shades of white. A scent you could almost touch.A second skin to be worn alone… or combined with another fragrance.
London Fog by Brandt £185.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- earl grey tea
- milk accord
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
You’re in a cafe on a quiet London street as the morning fog mingles with gentle rain. You breathe in your cup of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, bright with bergamot and ever so slightly smoky. Silky steamed milk frothed with decadent vanilla bean and a hint of lavender is sweetened with whipped honey. Let London Fog be your invitation to indulge in the serenity of cozy luxury.
Lumiere Blanche by Olfactive Studio £140.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- cardamom
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- transparent
- woody
It’s a tender and enveloping perfume, sort of a comforting cocoon of milky mildness and cold spices.
It evokes the sweltering heat from the sun at the zenith, which erases colors, leaving only a blinding white hue; it surprises with its spicy freshness.
For its creator ‘Lumière Blanche is a fragrance with beautifully contrasting hot and cold notes’.
Néroli Hasbaya by Atelier Materi £240.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- neroli
- orange blossom
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
Hasbaya is a city in Lebanon, and Néroli Hasbaya is inspired by a Lebanese dessert called mouhalabieh, a milk pudding flavoured with orange blossom and pistachio. This extrait opens with incandescent neroli, wrapped in nutty’n’buttery hints of pistachio and almond. Orange blossom reveals its full depth in the base, and the creamy richness of sandalwood and Peruvian balsam enhance the enfolding trail of this radiant perfume.
Perfumer: Céline Perdriel
402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- benzoin
- caramel
- fig
- freesia
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A sweet, ambery perfume with many shades of sweet packed into a single formula: heliotrope, vanilla, caramel, toffee and benzoin, all interlinked with a soft sandalwood theme.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 402 if you like sophisticated gourmands.
Perfumer for 402: Corinne Cachen.
Like a Virgin Unplugged by Art Meets Art £135.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- bergamot
- orange blossom
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- floral
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin approached the song through the angle of a soft transition into a new era.
About Italica (2021) by Casamorati 1888
- What makes Italica (2021) different from other oriental vanilla fragrances?
- Italica combines almond, milk accord and saffron with caramel and vanilla to create a creamy yet spicy oriental vanilla scent. The inclusion of white musk adds softness and depth, distinguishing it from simpler gourmand fragrances.
- How do these fragrances compare to Italica in terms of sweetness?
- Several fragrances here emphasise the sweet, gourmand aspects with notes like caramel and vanilla, while others focus more on spice or freshness. Italica strikes a balance between creamy sweetness and warm spice that some of these alternatives replicate differently.
- Can I find a fresher version of Italica among these options?
- Yes, fragrances such as London Fog and Néroli Hasbaya introduce fresh notes like bergamot, tea, neroli and orange blossom, offering a lighter and more aromatic interpretation of Italica’s creamy oriental vanilla base.









