14 community ratings

Tartness of Vanilla

2020Unisex

8.1/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

The Dua Brand Tartness of Vanilla is a unisex gourmand that pairs Bourbon vanilla, cocoa and orange zest, with a fresh, citrusy edge.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% 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

Cocoa Tonka bean Orchid Dark chocolate Orange zest Bourbon vanilla

Lemon cake

Bitter almond Praliné White musk

Vanilla cake

Turkish rose

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand

What does Tartness of Vanilla smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. It suits both men and women and holds a steady presence in everyday wear.

The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: vanilla, dark chocolate and cocoa form a sweet core, while orange zest and lemon cake brighten it with citrus. Orchid and Turkish rose add a soft floral note, and praliné, bitter almond and white musk round it off with a bakery-like, powdery warmth.