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 Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue by Clive Christian Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue by Clive Christian is an oriental vanilla fragrance blending rich coffee and smoky accents with spicy pink pepper and anise seeds. Its heart features floral orange blossom and jasmine, softened by sweet caramel, creamy vanilla, and deep cocoa. The interplay of smoky and gourmand elements creates a complex, warm scent that balances boldness with smooth sweetness. Those interested in fragrances with a similar contrast of smoky, spicy, and sweet notes should focus on blends combining coffee, vanilla, and caramel nuances.
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Cafe by J-Scent £122.00
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- orange blossom
- vanilla
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
A poetic coffee perfume, conjuring the charms of a mid-century coffee shop in the Showa era. The contrast of the bitterness of roasted coffee beans and the sweetness of orange blossom supplies the sparkle, before the caramalised drydown of musky vanilla brings the mmmmm!
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SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
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PG10 Aomassaï by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale £140.00
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- Key notes:
- caramel
- coffee
- incense
- tolu balm
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Aomassaï is a combination of amer (French for bitter), oriental and Maasai (a reference to the fact that the fragrance had been inspired by Africa with its dry seasons and bushfires as well as voodoo magic). All the ingredients come in some kind of roasted, grilled or burnt state to create a somber and bitter fragrance, a perfect “olfactory bitterness”.
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St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style.
The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline.
The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base.
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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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502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
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- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- coffee
- papyrus
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
A tribute to the scents of Colombia, this extrait de parfum suggests a late-night dinner for two under the stars. A gourmand dance of aromas is carried on the warm breeze: coffee, rum, chocolates. Powdery, pillowy vanilla and iris blur into vetiver and sandalwood for a sumptuous dream.
Perfumer: Clément Marx
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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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Crispy Porn by Ourte £115.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- coffee
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Ourte’s signature vanilla, inspired by toasted waffles and caramel popcorn. Coffee with nuts, coconut on top, soaked in the finest rum. With one dirty ingredient – castoreum – that sets your senses on fire. Live crispy, play naughty.
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Kopi Luwak by Pictura Fragrans £150.00
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- Key notes:
- civet
- coffee
- jungle foliage accord
- oud
- vanilla
The lush Indonesian rainforest is home to the palm civet, a small mammal that eats coffee beans which, once excreted, are harvested for their malty flavour. Kopi Luwak is inspired by this connoisseur’s beverage, with rich coffee notes mingling with animalic civet. Incense and oud underscore the fermented darkness, with dark amber and aged vanilla adding a sweaty sweetness.
Stone Cap: 100% Picasso quartz
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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
About Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue by Clive Christian
- What makes Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue unique compared to these similar fragrances?
- Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue uniquely balances smoky, spicy, floral, and gourmand notes with a pronounced coffee and vanilla core. Unlike many on this list, it combines anise seeds and jasmine alongside caramel and cocoa, providing layered complexity not fully replicated by the others.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
- Most fragrances listed vary in intensity and character; fresher or cleaner options like Cafe and St. Paul's suit daytime or office wear, while richer, sweeter, and smoky scents such as PG10 Aomassaï and Kopi Luwak are more suited to evening or colder weather.
- Do any of these fragrances focus more on smoky or gourmand notes?
- Yes, PG10 Aomassaï, Story Of Your Life, and Kopi Luwak emphasise smoky elements, while Sugar Addict, Crispy Porn, and Vanille Glacé lean towards gourmand sweetness with notes like sugar, rum, and brown sugar.