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 Gibeon by Xerjoff Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Gibeon by Xerjoff presents a floral woody musk scent with a rich blend of neroli, cinnamon, orris, rose, and warm base notes including vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, tonka beans, and cedarwood. The fragrance balances fresh and spicy florals with creamy, woody undertones and a soft muskiness. Those drawn to Gibeon often appreciate the interplay of bright citrus and delicate florals with a warm, sensual base that lingers subtly throughout the wear.
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Mathilde by Rance 1795 £110.00
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- Key notes:
- jasmine
- lily-of-the-valley
- narcissus
- neroli
- orris (iris root)
- passion fruit
- rose
- sandalwood
- tangerine
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Matilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon I, was known for her breasts (“le plus beau décolleté”) and her talent as a painter. She also hosted a celebrated 19th-century Parisian salon attended by the greatest artists and writers of her time. This namesake perfume is an olfactory salon of provocative white florals (ylang-ylang, narcissus, jasmine) given tropical succulence with passion fruit and papaya. Mathilde’s heady brightness is softened by iris and sandalwood.
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Lovely Problem by Space Fluid £190.00
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- Key notes:
- beeswax
- cinnamon
- leather
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- smoke
- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
A pile-up of contrasts: cinnamon along with tropical florals frangipani and ylang ylang, against the earthy bitterness of artichoke and leather. This almost-gingerbread, almost-cement perfume confuses the senses with its animal/vegetable/mineral mystery.
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Élise by Rance 1795 £110.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- neroli
- rose
- tangerine
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- marine
The opening of Élise summons a Tuscan sea breeze, mingling with a smile of citrus. Neroli and rose intertwine with crisp eucalyptus, the perfect balance between floral and green. Marine notes gradually surrender to the warm base of musk, patchouli and amber.
Perfumer: Chris Carbonnel
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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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Moth by Zoologist £200.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- cinnamon
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- heliotrope
- honey
- incense
- orris (iris root)
- rose
- saffron
- smoke
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba
Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.
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Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- cinnamon
- cumin
- ginger
- incense
- patchouli
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- woody
The Orange Extraordinaire collection.
An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.
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Meek Passion by MINT £170.00
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- Key notes:
- banana
- cinnamon
- patchouli
- pineapple
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Purple line
Perfumer: Serge De Oliveira
An extravagant fruity perfume in which warm boozy spices (cinnamon and cloves) incite carefree fruit into jammy debauchery in some dense sweet patchouli setting. Check out the crazy banana explosion in the opening.
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The Sniff on Mint's Meek Passion:
"[it] is a scent for those who like their fragrances on the darker, more impolite and dirtier end of the spectrum. It evokes booze and sweat and smoke on the skin in its wear. The way the fragrance begins though is cheerful and totally unexpected making for an interesting juxtaposition."
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002 Isola Neroli by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- lily-of-the-valley
- musk
- neroli
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
A contemporary orange blossom cologne.
Perfumer for 002: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni.
- Key notes:
- blood orange
- incense
- musk
- musk al ghazal
- neroli
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
A sunny and vibrant scent that summons the energy of Mumbai. Juicy blood orange sparkles across the floral sweetness of neroli. Al ghazal musk cushions the composition with an enveloping velvet softness.
The cologne range has a perfume concentration of around 20%, making them longer-lasting than traditional colognes, while retaining the freshness and lightness that define this type of creation.
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Rose Shiso ローズ シソ by Marie Jeanne £165.00
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- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- orris (iris root)
- rose
- sandalwood
- shiso
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
Mint and rose are a dynamic duo, and here we have aromatic shiso putting pep in the step of voluptuous rose. There’s a pleasing friction between the combination of musky French centrifolia and syrupy Turkish roses, and shiso’s savory green. Iris, sandalwood and cedar are the wooden trellis upon which Rose Shiso climbs.
About Gibeon by Xerjoff
- How does Gibeon compare to the fragrances listed here?
- Gibeon combines floral, woody, and musk notes with a balance of spicy and sweet accents, creating a complex and warm scent profile. The fragrances listed share some of these elements but vary in intensity, freshness, and additional accords such as smokiness, fruitiness, or herbal notes. None exactly replicate Gibeon's full character but offer different interpretations of its core themes.
- Which fragrances here are best for someone who prefers fresher scents?
- Élise, 002 Isola Neroli, Rose Shiso, and Mathilde emphasise fresher, cleaner floral notes with bright neroli and rose, sometimes complemented by citrus or green tones. These are generally lighter and less intense than Gibeon.
- Are any of these fragrances particularly suitable for evening wear?
- Lovely Problem, Vanille Glacé, Moth, and Mumbai Cologne feature smoky, spicy, or sweet gourmand elements that create a richer, more intense scent profile, making them well suited for evening occasions.