Best Vanille Antique by Byredo Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Vanille Antique by Byredo blends rich oriental vanilla with prunes, amber, and oud, creating a warm, deep fragrance that balances sweetness and resinous complexity. Its floral heart of freesia and tuberose adds a fresh, slightly creamy lift, while cashmeran and labdanum provide a soft, woody base. Those drawn to a sophisticated vanilla scent with a fruity and slightly animalic edge will find this composition intriguing.
Absolue d’Osmanthe by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00
- 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.
The Smart Set by MINT £170.00
- 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.
Forgive me by Carine Roitfeld £190.00
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- labdanum
- leather
- orange blossom
- patchouli
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
An enigmatic leather perfume merged from captivating nuances of tuberose, orange blossom and gardenia. The wild facet of ylang ylang intertwined with the woody notes of patchouli add a sensuous tone. Frankincense and labdanum complete the leather theme. The trail left by the perfume is surprising, narcotic filled by a magnetic elegance.
402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- 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.
Pluie de Soleil by Phaedon Paris £95.00
- Key notes:
- freesia
- pineapple
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- woody
Pluie de Soleil is a sunny fruity floral. Lemon and bergamot give Pluie de Soleil a fresh opening followed by delicate hints of freesia, white peach and strawberry.
The central fruity floral facet rests on a base of sandalwood, cashmeran and vanilla. With its title translating as 'It’s raining Sun’ Pluie de Soleil is a joyful, vivacious fragrance evocative of a Mediterranean summer.
Honey Oud by Floris £180.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- honey
- oud
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Honey Oud opens with a gourmand accord of English honey and vanilla which combine to add a velvet softness to the oud oil and accentuate the rose at the heart of this complex fragrance.
The exclusive fragrance is created with oud oil from a certified sustainable source of agarwood.
Lignum Vitae by Beaufort £125.00
- 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?"
107 Nappa Tuberosa by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- saffron
- suede
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
Narcotic tuberose, a favourite of Marie Antoinette, amped to heady heights here by ylang-ylang with added saffron intrigue. This voluptuous floral is bold but not shrill, thanks to the grounding of suede, papyrus, patchouli and cashmere wood.
Perfumer: Serge de Oliveira
Castiamanti by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- incense
- labdanum
- myrtle
- oud
- rose
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
In fleeting top notes Myrtle, fragile as the promises of love, encounters the preciousness of saffron, merging into an indomitable desire for eros.
The luxuriant notes of honey are exalted by the jasmine night breeze that pervades the home of the chaste lovers, among the frescoes, on a thalamus of rose petals.
The mysterious notes of incense and sweet vanilla blend with the oriental contamination of amber and labdanum that fades into the ancient aroma of agar wood, sealing the essence of Castiamanti, expression of rich Pompeii.
Angel Dust by Fugazzi £140.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- cashmeran
- powdery nuance
The sheer and snuggly notes of Angel Dust blend together to celebrate quiet seduction. Its cushioned sensuality is elevated by cashmeran, the “velvet molecule” beloved for its suggestion of intimacy. Angel Dust doesn’t need to scream to get attention, but simply attracts it.
About Vanille Antique by Byredo
- How does Vanille Antique differ from these similar perfumes?
- Vanille Antique combines oriental vanilla with prunes, amber, oud, and a floral heart including freesia and tuberose, balanced by cashmeran and labdanum. While these perfumes share some notes, Vanille Antique’s distinctive blend of fruity, floral, resinous, and animalic facets creates a unique composition not fully replicated here.
- Which perfumes here share the most notes with Vanille Antique?
- Fragrances like Honey Oud and Lignum Vitae share amber, oud, and vanilla, closely matching the warm base of Vanille Antique. Forgive me and 107 Nappa Tuberosa reflect the floral and woody elements with cashmeran, labdanum, and tuberose.
- Are there sweeter alternatives to Vanille Antique on this list?
- Yes, 402 Guilty Vanilla and Pluie de Soleil offer sweeter profiles emphasising caramel, fig, pineapple, and freesia alongside vanilla. Honey Oud also adds honey for a richer, gourmand sweetness.









