The brand says this is inspired by Maison Datura Vanille Absolu.
“alternative to Vanille Absolu.”
Source: caperfume.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Maison Datura Vanille Absolu: CA Perfume Vanilla Cake — Vanille Absolu Alternative | CA Perfume, CA Perfume Vanille Absolu — Montale Vanille Absolu. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Réminiscence Patchouli (Eau de Toilette) (84% note/accord overlap), Aaron Terence Hughes Santal Extreme (2019) (79%), Xerjoff Laylati / Afgano Puro (78%).
The brand says this is inspired by Maison Datura Vanille Absolu.
“alternative to Vanille Absolu.”
Source: caperfume.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Maison Datura Vanille Absolu.
“Vanille Absolu — Montale Vanille Absolu”
Source: caperfume.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
84% matchRéminiscence · 1970
84% overlap
Shared notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla
79% matchAaron Terence Hughes · 2019
79% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vanilla
78% matchXerjoff · 2011
78% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Patchouli, Tobacco, Vanilla
77% matchZara · 2016
77% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla
76% matchPlume Impression
76% overlap
Shared notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Tonka bean, Vanilla
76% matchPigmentarium · 2019
76% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla
76% matchHiram Green · 2016
76% overlap
Shared notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla
75% matchAaron Terence Hughes · 2021
75% overlap
Shared notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla
75% matchPhil Julian · 2025
75% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Tonka bean, Vanilla
74% matchArgos · 2019
74% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Patchouli, Tobacco, Tonka bean, Vanilla
74% matchZadig & Voltaire · 2020
74% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla
74% matchZara · 2019
74% overlap
Shared notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Tonka bean, Vanilla
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Datura Vanille Absolu | Original | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Réminiscence Patchouli (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 84% | Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Aaron Terence Hughes Santal Extreme (2019) | Similar original | 79% | Musk, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vanilla | 8.5/10 (10+ votes) | 8.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| Xerjoff Laylati / Afgano Puro | Similar original | 78% | Musk, Patchouli, Tobacco, Vanilla | 8.5/10 (100+ votes) | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Maison Datura Vanille Absolu: CA Perfume Vanilla Cake — Vanille Absolu Alternative | CA Perfume: stated by the maker; CA Perfume Vanille Absolu — Montale Vanille Absolu: several independent sources.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Réminiscence Patchouli (Eau de Toilette) (84%). Shared notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla. Other close alternatives: Aaron Terence Hughes Santal Extreme (2019) (79%), Xerjoff Laylati / Afgano Puro (78%).
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.