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Vanille Fatale

2017unisex

vanilla up front, then warm spicy, settling into sweet.

Vanille Fatale by Tom Ford is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Vanille Fatale was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Yann Vasnier. Top notes are Rum, Myrrh, Olibanum, Saffron, Coriander, Orange and Lime; middle notes are Barley, Coffee, Plum, Frangipani, Narcissus, Artemisia and Rose;…

vanilla warm spicy sweet amber

Nose: Yann Vasnier

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rum, Myrrh, Olibanum, Saffron, Coriander, Orange, Lime
Heart· 2–4h
Barley, Coffee, Plum, Frangipani, Narcissus, Artemisia, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Madagascar Vanilla, Suede, Tobacco, Mahogany, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Violet

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

82%

72%

69%

65%

49%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachClose

Winter41%Fall40%Spring13%Summer6%Night62%Day38%Wears unisex52%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Vanille Fatale smell like?

vanilla up front, then warm spicy, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: vanilla, warm spicy, sweet.

What notes are in Vanille Fatale?

Top: Rum, Myrrh, Olibanum, Saffron, Coriander, Orange, Lime. Heart: Barley, Coffee, Plum, Frangipani, Narcissus, Artemisia, Rose. Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Suede, Tobacco, Mahogany, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Violet.

How long does Vanille Fatale last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Vanille Fatale loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Vanille Fatale best for?

Winter is the top pick (41%). Fall is second at 40%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Vanille Fatale?

Night wear leads at 62%. Day is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Vanille Fatale for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 52% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Vanille Fatale?

Composed by Yann Vasnier. Released in 2017.