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 Tiramisu by Theodoros Kalotinis Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Tiramisu by Theodoros Kalotinis is an oriental vanilla fragrance centred on rich coffee and espresso notes intertwined with cocoa and caramel. It combines gourmand touches of mascarpone cheese and biscuit with a subtle boozy warmth, creating a creamy, indulgent scent reminiscent of the classic Italian dessert. Those drawn to Tiramisu will appreciate fragrances that balance deep coffee and sweet vanilla accords with gourmand and boozy nuances.
SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
- 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
PG10 Aomassaï by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale £140.00
- 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”.
502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
- 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
Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £170.00
- 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.
Cafe by J-Scent £122.00
- 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!
Crispy Porn by Ourte £115.00
- 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.
Kopi Luwak by Pictura Fragrans £150.00
- 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
Vanille Glacé by Insenf £125.00
- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £195.00
- Key notes:
- cocoa
- dark chocolate
- incense
- saffron
- tobacco
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
A socially acceptable way to smell like you spend your downtime writhing naked in milky melted chocolate, spiced with saffron, smoked by tobacco, caressed by vanilla. Cue eyes-rolling-back-in-their-head pleasure for anyone who smells you.
Choux Choux by Liis £160.00
- Key notes:
- citrus
- cocoa
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- woody
A whimsical, rich and fluffy treat inspired by choux à la crème pastry and “chouchou”, the French term of endearment. This cream puff perfume is conjured with accords of cocoa, caramel, vanilla cream and sandalwood. A spritz of citrus puts a little pucker in the sweetness.
About Tiramisu by Theodoros Kalotinis
- How does Tiramisu by Theodoros Kalotinis differ from these fragrances?
- Tiramisu is distinctive for its combination of coffee, espresso, cocoa, vanilla, mascarpone cheese, biscuit, caramel, and boozy notes, creating a creamy, dessert-like oriental vanilla scent. The fragrances listed share some of these elements but vary in aspects such as smokiness, sweetness, freshness, or additional woody and spicy notes.
- What notes define Tiramisu’s scent profile?
- Tiramisu is characterised by coffee and espresso notes combined with cocoa and vanilla. It includes gourmand touches of mascarpone cheese, biscuit, caramel, and subtle boozy accords that give it a creamy, indulgent quality.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both men and women?
- Most of the fragrances mentioned are unisex, as gourmand and oriental vanilla scents typically appeal across genders. However, individual preferences for sweetness, smokiness, or freshness may influence choice.









