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 Halcyon by Soma Parfums Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Halcyon by Soma Parfums is an aromatic fragrance that melds rich, warm notes of caramel, cinnamon, and rum with the smoky depth of tobacco and labdanum. The sweetness of honey and vanilla is balanced by the resinous benzoin and the delicate floral touch of orchid, all resting on a musky base. Those drawn to complex, gourmand spices with a smoky edge should pay close attention to the interplay of sweet and resinous elements in this scent.
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Story Of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- benzoin
- caramel
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- rum
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
Some of us have known it, others have yet to experience it, but we are all waiting or looking for it. It will come. True love is an eternal beginning again
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Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £85.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- caramel
- cinnamon
- powdery notes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen
The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.
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Baraonda by Nasomatto £130.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- cinnamon
- peru balm
- rum
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Baronda is the perfume of hedonistic pleasures, of throwing caution to the wind, of no longer giving a f**k. Whisky and honey are the opening act here, loosening inhibitions and smoothing the way for a long cruise through cinnamon, immortelle, vanilla and resinous amber.
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402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
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- 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.
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NUTS (formerly known as HAPPY NUTS) by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- caramel
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- pistachio
- sesame
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Perfumer: Margaux le Paih-Guérin
Technically tonka are nuts as they come from a tree (whereas a bean is a seed of a legume). ‘Tonka beans’ is a misnomer but also phrase used to refer to them in perfumery, cooking, etc. In Happy Nuts tonka is key note contributing to the delicious nuts roasted in caramel fragrant idea. The name could be a suggestive euphemism or just a reference to tonka being promoted to their accurate botanical rank – nuts.
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Tabac Rouge by Phaedon Paris £130.00
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- Key notes:
- benzoin
- cinnamon
- ginger
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Inspired by an Art Deco skyscraper and the paintings of Tamara de Lempicka, Tabac Rouge is a striking androgynous fragrance, conjuring up curling tendrils of incense and tobacco smoke. Turkish tobacco absolute is warmed by ginger and cinnamon, with a luxuriant hint of honey. Tabac Rouge dries down to a lush base of Siam benzoin and musk.
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Živeli by Boka £215.00
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- Key notes:
- brandy
- honey
- leather
- mandarin
- plum
- saffron
- tobacco
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
“Živeli” (ZHEE-vuh-lee) is a common Serbian toast used to wish good health and a long life. In this extrait, a juicy burst of plum brandy melts into a leathered tobacco, encapsulating a celebratory night out with friends. Giddy joy is further fluffed by cherry and raspberry notes, while the leather aspect is warmed by honey, saffron and labdanum.
This composition is 24% parfum concentration, with 70% natural ingredients. Capped in Mexican Riviera Gray marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
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Fiesta Habana by Cherigan £160.00
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- Key notes:
- elemi
- immortelle
- rum
- tobacco
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Cuba was the nightlife, casino and party paradise of the 1930s, where Cherigan was already a favourite perfume brand of the local jet set. Fiesta Habana is an ode to the vibrations of Havana nights, enveloped in a swirl of Cuban rum and sweet tobacco. This extrait is enhanced by creamy vanilla and tolu roughed up with haylike tonka bean, spicy immortelle and earthy patchouli.
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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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Sexual Healing by Art Meets Art £110.00
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- Key notes:
- ginger
- honey
- tobacco
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud accepted the challenge of translating into a perfume the soft and sensual voice of Marvin Gaye singing Sexual Healing…
About Halcyon by Soma Parfums
- What makes Halcyon by Soma Parfums unique compared to other aromatic fragrances?
- Halcyon combines rich gourmand notes like caramel, honey, and vanilla with smoky elements of tobacco and labdanum. Its balance of sweet, spicy, and resinous accords creates a distinctive aromatic profile that stands out from typical aromatic fragrances.
- How does Story Of Your Life differ from Halcyon in terms of scent composition?
- While both fragrances share benzoin, caramel, labdanum, and rum, Story Of Your Life introduces incense and orange blossom. These add smoky and floral brightness, making it less sweet and more incense-forward than Halcyon.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
- Many fragrances similar to Halcyon, with their warm, sweet, and smoky profiles, often lean towards evening wear due to their intensity. However, some, especially those with fresher or powdery notes like Sweet Lure or 402 Guilty Vanilla, can be worn during the day depending on personal preference.