Best Novae Vanilla by Atelier des Ors Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Novae Vanilla by Atelier des Ors is an oriental vanilla fragrance combining a mineral accord and mimosa absolute with warm vanilla, amber, and musk. It balances creamy sweetness with a subtle earthy freshness, anchored by mineral and amber notes. Those interested in scents with a nuanced mineral presence and a rich amber-vanilla warmth should note how these elements interact to create a refined, modern oriental profile.
Damask by Ormonde Jayne £175.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- blackcurrant
- mineral accord
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- marine
A perfume celebrating the legendary Damask rose, and its travel across ancient empires along the Silk Route. The formula is a complex tale of the rose's journey through souks filled with fantastic fruit and precious spices, mixing with sea breezes to encompass the Mediterranean.
Micodelirio by Nasomatto £130.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- beetroot
- damp earth accord
- mineral accord
- mushroom
- patchouli
- petrichor
- Aromagroups:
- unconventional
- woody
Organic disobedience from Crazy Nose Alessandro Gualtieri. Micodelerio is a fantasy of mushrooms in their natural environment: clustered among the wet soil and decaying leaves of the forest floor. Earthy/sweet beetroot plays against moss and a ticklish saltiness, before woody patchouli asserts itself. The strangeness resolves into a petrichor-drenched amber.
803 Givre Patchouli by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
- Key notes:
- ginger
- juniper
- mineral accord
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- marine
- woody
Frosted patchouli : a palpable tension between hot and cold. The fragrance begins on a frosted note with marine accents, warmed by a spicy combination of ginger, pink pepper and juniper berry. The patchouli is intense, warm and powerful, a patchouli leaf captured in ice.
A Grove By The Sea by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- clay
- fig
- fig tree leaves
- fir
- mineral accord
- rosemary
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- green
- woody
August 1508, Lopud Island, Adriatic Sea
A sunny island in the Adriatic, a small harbour with stone houses and fig trees. Across the verdant Mediterranean hills sprawls an aromatic landscape of cypress stands, pine, rosemary, thyme — and olive groves with their subtle, nutty scent.
Absinth by Nasomatto £130.00
- Key notes:
- mineral accord
- petrichor
- vetiver
- wormwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- woody
Wet’n’wild, this perfume elevates the comforting smell of damp earth with the spicy sparkle of wormwood. Warm woods intertwine with smoky vetiver for a hallucinogenic blitz of green.
Amazingreen by Comme Des Garcons £90.00
- Key notes:
- coriander
- gun powder
- ivy
- mineral accord
- smoke
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- green
- woody
A dazzling fusion of organic and mineral, of freshness and depth. A shimmering rainbow of greens, from green pepper, ivy and coriander, to gunpowder and vetiver. A blast of green energy.
Perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault
Aura Maris by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- mandarin
- mineral accord
- narcissus
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- green
- marine
- woody
A crisp, citrus fragrance, the breeze brushing gently over the grass, flowers and shrubs of the Mediterranean, and golden reflections of the sun’s rays on the shimmering sea.
A fresh, lively, green scent with notes of Bergamot and Mandarin, and light flowery undertones of Jasmine and Narcissus.
Beso de Sal by Beso Beach £145.00
- Key notes:
- clary sage
- lemon
- mineral accord
- sea salt
- shiso
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- marine
With a cap inspired by the candy floss pink of salt flats in the Carmargue and Puerto Rico, Beso de Sal summons mineral crispness with a go-with-the-flow blend of citrus and woods. Marine notes are the connective tissue between lemon, tangerine and savory/minty shiso leaf. Sage heightens the aromatics, while peppery cedarwood calls to mind sun-bleached driftwood.
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
Brace by Stereotype £130.00
- Key notes:
- labdanum
- mineral accord
- sandalwood
- teak wood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- woody
In the beginning, there was doubt. The burden of being different, scorched by every curious gaze. But then you harnessed your energy, understanding how to Brace yourself in the chaos. Now you’re the serene eye of every storm, drawing the world to you with grounding sandalwood, cozy labdanum and sensual musk. You are powerful with inner calm.
Perfumer: Olaf Larson
Dead Air by Oddity £170.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- davana
- mineral accord
- narcissus
- oak
- sea salt
- vetiver
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- leather
- woody
Macabre fantasy of decadent shadows and drama, unfolding from a fresh salty breeze to the deep dark underwater with blurry black tones, exuberant flora and a binding touch of wood.
Lids for Dead Air are made by hand from imperfectly beautiful charcoal encapsulated in epoxy resin resulting in unique shapes and shades, each is one of a kind — a true masterpiece.
Master perfumer
Mark Buxton
About Novae Vanilla by Atelier des Ors
- How does Novae Vanilla differ from these fragrances?
- Novae Vanilla combines vanilla and amber with a prominent mineral accord and mimosa absolute, creating a warm yet fresh oriental vanilla scent. The fragrances listed share some mineral or amber notes but vary widely in other accords, ranging from fresher, greener compositions to smoky, woody, or herbal interpretations.
- What does the mineral accord smell like in these perfumes?
- The mineral accord typically imparts a clean, fresh, and slightly stony or saline quality to the fragrance. It can evoke sensations of wet stones, sea air, or cool earth, adding a crisp freshness that contrasts with warmer or sweeter notes.
- Can I expect the same vanilla note in these alternatives to Novae Vanilla?
- Among the listed perfumes, only Novae Vanilla features vanilla as a key note. Others focus more on mineral, amber, woody, green, or fresh accords, so the creamy sweetness of vanilla is generally absent or less pronounced.









