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 Vanilla Seduction by MAISON ASRAR Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Vanilla Seduction by MAISON ASRAR is an oriental vanilla fragrance blending the rich sweetness of prunes, brown sugar, caramel, and tonka with floral touches of jasmine and lily of the valley. Amber, patchouli, and musk add warmth and depth, creating a seductive yet balanced scent. Those drawn to gourmand vanillas with a nuanced floral and resinous base will find elements to explore here, particularly in the interplay of sweet, fruity, and musky accords.
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Absolue d’Osmanthe by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00
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- Key notes:
- osmanthus
- prunes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
Osmanthus in this perfume is harvested deep within Guilin province in China. Absolute d’Osmanthe is a modern take on the centuries old essence. The flowers bloom between October and November filling the entire valley with a dreamy fragrance. For the past 2000 years, this fragrant flower with an aroma reminiscent of apricot has been part of perfumers pallette.
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Beso Canalla by Beso Beach £145.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- brown sugar
- caramel
- labdanum
- neroli
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
It’s a delectable amber with focus on the gourmand aspect of that ancient perfume recipe. Usually, an amber mix would require a resin (labdanum, benzoin, etc.), patchouli and vanilla. In Beso Canalla this sweet component often represented and highlighted by vanilla was extended to many dimensions. It starts with gently sweet bergamot, descends into caramelized a sugar accord in the heart and dries down into a sweet sandalwood and amber amalgamation.
In the Beso perfume trilogy this formula represents the relaxed afternoon when you have had your early morning swim and are now gathering energies for the night out ahead (chilling in the sweet shade with an ice cold orangeade, feet buried in warm sand).
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The Smart Set by MINT £170.00
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- prunes
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
The Jade line
Perfumer: Nathale Lorson
In this formula velvety woods meet for dark smooth coffee and take their time lounging in the spicy vetiver shade.
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Delilah by SweDoft £150.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- caramel
- jasmine
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
A seductive intriguing incense with a floral touch: the sweet haze of amber and caramel are carrying hints of honeyed jasmine and lily-of-the-valley filled with cooling dew.
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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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Strawberry Mochi | いちご大福 by d'Annam £130.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- rice
- strawberry
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
The scent of rice,
fills my empty stomach,
the bright sun
- Kobayashi Issa
稲の香の
すき腹に入む
日影哉
- 小林一茶
Sticky rice and earthy-sweet red bean paste combine in an aroma profile reminiscent of popcorn. An understated strawberry permeates this comforting gourmand, enriched by vanilla and a touch of brown sugar.
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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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Lignum Vitae by Beaufort £125.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- caramel
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- ginger
- lemon
- oud
- sea salt
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Inspired by the innovative use of materials that allowed 18th century clockmakers to construct the first truly accurate marine chronometers, Lignum Vitae combines elements of wood, metal and salt to produce a truly unique, transportive fragrance. Lignum vitae itself is an incredibly dense wood - the only wood which is guaranteed to sink in water - which is indigenous to the Caribbean and the north coast of South America. The brand’s nautical theme is enhanced wonderfully by caramel, a madeleine cake accord and a cool winter lemon note which provide a truly unique gourmand experience akin to smelling warm shortbread, muffins or cupcakes.
In combining unexpected and exotic raw materials, Beaufort London celebrates the innovative spirit which brought to an end the search for lost time, and permitted the safe passage of ships across the world.
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The Sniff on Lignum Vitae:
"An innovative gourmand fragrance with a masculine slant, Lignum Vitae by Beaufort London is something rather unexpected. And who doesn’t love a plot twist?"
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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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Carine by Carine Roitfeld £190.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- patchouli
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
A self-possessed perfume for a person who doesn’t need anything, but craves everything. This is excess with control, 70s-era Bianca Jagger wearing Halston, lighting up the Studio 54 dance floor. Carine is a fiercely chic patchouli with an ample gardenia and jasmine cleavage, trussed in a corset of vetiver. Sighs of rose and amber sail through the trail of this Dominique Ropion composition. Confident, elegant, insolent.
About Vanilla Seduction by MAISON ASRAR
- How does Vanilla Seduction differ from these similar perfumes?
- Vanilla Seduction combines prune, jasmine, lily of the valley, vanilla, brown sugar, tonka, amber, caramel, patchouli, and musk to create a balanced oriental vanilla with sweet, floral, fruity, and musky layers. Many similar perfumes focus on subsets of these notes, emphasising either the gourmand, floral, or woody aspects, but Vanilla Seduction’s combination is distinctive for its nuanced layering.
- What notes should I focus on if I like Vanilla Seduction’s sweetness?
- The key contributors to Vanilla Seduction’s sweetness are vanilla, brown sugar, caramel, and tonka bean. Fragrances highlighting these notes tend to offer a rich, creamy gourmand experience with warmth and depth.
- Are any of these perfumes more suitable for daytime wear compared to Vanilla Seduction?
- Yes, fragrances such as Strawberry Mochi and Delilah have fresher or lighter profiles with less emphasis on heavy gourmand or animalic notes, which can make them more suitable for daytime use compared to the richer, more intense Vanilla Seduction.