24 community ratings

44 Shades of Vanilla

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10

Community score
24 ratings

The Dua Brand 44 Shades of Vanilla is a fruity, sweet gourmand that sets creamy vanilla against a smoky, woody base, and it is worn by anyone.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange Frankincense Musk Sicilian bergamot Bourbon vanilla Aldehydes Gaiac wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
Smoky

What does 44 Shades of Vanilla smell like?

Mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot give the scent a bright, fruity lift. Bourbon vanilla sits at the centre, creamy and sweet. Frankincense, gaiac wood and musk add a smoky, woody, slightly spicy depth, while aldehydes lighten the blend a little.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and suits those who like vanilla on its darker, smokier side. Le Labo Vanille 44 and Vapormundum Aura have a close profile.