Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Faris Al Arab by MAISON ASRAR Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Faris Al Arab is an oriental woody fragrance distinguished by its warm amber and rich cherry liqueur notes, layered with creamy vanilla and sweet brown sugar. The heart blends cashmeran and labdanum, adding a smooth resinous depth, while sandalwood, cedarwood, and tonka beans provide a soft woody base enriched by musk. Those drawn to opulent, sweet, and woody compositions with a hint of fruitiness should focus on amber, vanilla, cashmeran, and the interplay of sweet and resinous elements.
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Beso Canalla by Beso Beach £145.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- brown sugar
- caramel
- labdanum
- neroli
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
It’s a delectable amber with focus on the gourmand aspect of that ancient perfume recipe. Usually, an amber mix would require a resin (labdanum, benzoin, etc.), patchouli and vanilla. In Beso Canalla this sweet component often represented and highlighted by vanilla was extended to many dimensions. It starts with gently sweet bergamot, descends into caramelized a sugar accord in the heart and dries down into a sweet sandalwood and amber amalgamation.
In the Beso perfume trilogy this formula represents the relaxed afternoon when you have had your early morning swim and are now gathering energies for the night out ahead (chilling in the sweet shade with an ice cold orangeade, feet buried in warm sand).
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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Sacreste by Laboratorio Olfattivo £120.00
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- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- cedarwood
- incense
- labdanum
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- woody
The Nero collection
“Sacreste comes out from the study of another perfume that I have been trying to realize for eight years. Two years ago I received a trial fragrance by Luca Maffei which was characterized by an incense note I really like. We have been working on that note, finishing it and making it sensual until we arrived at the final project, that I completely love.”
Roberto Drago, LO's owner
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Angel Dust by Fugazzi £140.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- cashmeran
- powdery nuance
The sheer and snuggly notes of Angel Dust blend together to celebrate quiet seduction. Its cushioned sensuality is elevated by cashmeran, the “velvet molecule” beloved for its suggestion of intimacy. Angel Dust doesn’t need to scream to get attention, but simply attracts it.
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Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £170.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- coffee
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
From LO’s Parfum Intense collection, this is an amber with the darkness turned up to 11. There’s no white space here, just expensive raw materials piled high. Its vibrant opening with fruity notes is enriched by the bitterness of coffee, deepening into a powerful chorus of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. And this valley is a deep one, a soft black expanse of leather, nagarmotha and patchouli, cushioned by a dirtier-than-usual amber.
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Vanille des Afriques by Ormonde Jayne £295.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- carrot seeds
- cedarwood
- orris (iris root)
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Orris butter, distilled from the root of the bearded iris, is one of the most expensive perfume materials in the world. Vanille des Afriques Intensivo harnesses its unique qualities – leather-adjacent with powdery undertones of violet and pepper – in a luxurious composition that is the very essence of stealth wealth. Jasmine, amber and Madagascan vanilla cushions the iris for the full pampered effect.
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Kajal I by Kajal £195.00
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- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- mandarin
- orange blossom
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
Spiritually, number one represents beginnings, focus and determination. Kajal l, with its fresh, engaging warmth, has been crafted to underscore one’s innate dignity and charisma. Cassis, grapefruit and mandarin provide the big “hello!”. Guaiac wood, cardamom, orange blossom and cashmeran draw people in, while a soft vanillic cloud of sandalwood and oud extend the allure.
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel
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Patchouli Intense by Molinard £80.00
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- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- patchouli
- petrichor
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- woody
The legendary elegance of this fragrance has conquered the hearts of women who love warm and woody notes. The very noticeable top note of patchouli evolves into a gourmand note of praline enhanced by tonka beans.
Patchouli Intense is an intensively addictive bohemian perfume. Gourmand notes are imbued with a spirit of freedom taking you to unknown lands.
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Goldfawn by Perroy £70.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
A soft warmth on the skin. A fading light. Voices blending with laughter.
Goldfawn combines the woody depth of cedar and sandalwood with the enveloping softness of warm, textured vanilla. The composition unfolds gradually, becoming denser and more sensual, until it forms a rich and addictive trail.
A fragrance designed like a comforting and reassuring embrace.
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Vanhera by Laboratorio Olfattivo £120.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- cardamom
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
Vanhera: a dark Vanilla, an unexpected fragrance that recalls intriguing and unclear sensations. A journey around one of the most iconic perfumery’s notes. A Vanilla perfume, not the usual Vanilla fragrance where just sweet notes are emphasized. A battle, a conflict among ingredients.
In Vanhera, a Madagascar Vanilla absolute tries to find a place in a universe of ingredients that want to suppress it. Vanhera is surrounded, almost besieged, by spicy notes of pepper, cardamom, cinnamon; it is embraced by warm notes of sandalwood and cashmeran and it is stained by karmawood, timbersilk and ambery notes. Nevertheless, the Vanilla absolute arises and makes its presence felt, conquering heart and soul of whoever smells it.
About Faris Al Arab by MAISON ASRAR
- How does Faris Al Arab differ from these similar fragrances?
- Faris Al Arab uniquely combines cherry liqueur with a rich amber and woody base, creating a blend of fruitiness, sweetness, and resinous warmth. Most similar fragrances focus on either sweeter gourmand or fresher woody accords but do not replicate the cherry note or the exact balance of musk and labdanum found in Faris Al Arab.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
- Many of these fragrances, like Demain Promis and Sacreste, have fresher or cleaner elements suited to day wear, while others such as Amberbomb and Binge Eating Vanilla carry a heavier, more intense presence better suited to evening occasions.
- What should I focus on if I want a fragrance with the same warmth as Faris Al Arab?
- Look for fragrances that highlight amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka beans, as these notes contribute significantly to the warm, creamy, and oriental woody character characteristic of Faris Al Arab.