603 community ratings

Vanille Fatale

Name: Vanille Fatale
Brand: Tom Ford

Perfumer: Yann Vasnier

2017UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
603 ratings

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Tom Ford Vanille Fatale is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex scent that leans towards evenings, nights out and the cooler months.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 525 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% 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

Roasted barley Orpur®

Vanilla resinoid

Safraleine

Coffee absolute

Mahogany wood

Frangipani

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy

What does Vanille Fatale smell like?

Vanilla resinoid, roasted barley and coffee absolute build a sweet, creamy gourmand base. Mahogany wood adds woody depth, safraleine a spicy edge, and frangipani carries the floral side. There is a powdery, slightly smoky air around it.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets few votes. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with daily and office wear further back. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include House of Matriarch Vanilla Caviar and Kenzo Kenzo Amour.