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Vanille Fatale

2017 · Unisex · Sweet & Gourmand

Vanille Fatale by Tom Ford was launched in 2017, a sweet & gourmand fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by vanilla, warm spicy and sweet. Key notes: Barley, Coffee and Plum.

At a glance

Dominant accordsvanilla, warm spicy, sweet
Key notesBarley, Coffee, Plum, Frangipani
Community rating4.08/5 from 3,439 votes

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Accord profile

vanilla14%warm spicy12%sweet11%amber11%woody10%powdery9%tobacco9%balsamic8%leather8%aromatic8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Vanille Fatale (2017) is Tom Ford's unisex Oriental Vanilla that opens with a boozy, resinous swirl: rum, myrrh, olibanum, saffron, coriander, orange, and lime. The top is sharp and aromatic, quickly giving way to a heart of barley, coffee, plum, frangipani, narcissus, artemisia, and rose—a dense, slightly bitter floral with roasted, fruity undertones. The base anchors with Madagascar vanilla, suede, tobacco, mahogany, patchouli, oakmoss, and violet, creating a warm, powdery, woody finish. Collectors who love deep, spicy vanillas with a vintage feel will appreciate its complexity; it suits those who want a statement scent for evening or cool weather. The vanilla is dominant (100% accord), but the supporting notes keep it from being cloying. This is not a simple gourmand—it's a textured, almost brooding composition that rewards patience. Ideal for unisex wear, especially for those who enjoy tobacco, suede, and resinous accords. A discontinued gem that has gained a cult following for its rich, multifaceted character.

中文簡介

Tom Ford Vanille Fatale(2017)係一款中性東方香草調香水。前調以蘭姆酒、沒藥、乳香、番紅花、芫荽、橙同青檸展開,酒香與樹脂感強烈;中調轉為大麥、咖啡、李子、雞蛋花、水仙、艾草同玫瑰,帶微苦花香與烘烤果香;基調由馬達加斯加香草、麂皮、煙草、紅木、廣藿香、橡苔同紫羅蘭組成,溫暖粉質木質收結。香草比例極高,但其他香材平衡得宜,唔會過甜。氣質深沉、帶復古感,適合秋冬季節或夜晚場合,鍾意煙草、麂皮同樹脂香嘅中性香愛好者會好啱。

Reference data

HouseTom Ford
NameVanille Fatale
Launched2017
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded21
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Vanille Fatale?

Vanille Fatale by Tom Ford: top notes are Rum, Myrrh, Olibanum, Saffron, Coriander, Orange and Lime; heart notes are Barley, Coffee, Plum, Frangipani, Narcissus, Artemisia and Rose; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Suede, Tobacco, Mahogany, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Violet.

What accords does Vanille Fatale have?

The dominant accords recorded for Vanille Fatale are vanilla (100.0%); warm spicy (87.5%); sweet (80.1%); amber (77.9%); woody (75.1%).

When was Vanille Fatale launched?

Vanille Fatale by Tom Ford was first released in 2017.

What does Vanille Fatale smell like?

Vanille Fatale is recorded as a sweet & gourmand fragrance, centred on Barley, Coffee and Plum.

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