Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum

This is a leathery, woody, and smoky fragrance where vanilla is the star, but not in a traditional way.

• Key Notes:

  • Top Notes: The opening is surprisingly fresh and aromatic with Saffron and Rum Accord. The saffron adds a luxurious, slightly medicinal spice, while the rum provides a boozy, intoxicating warmth that is far from sweet.

  • Heart Notes: The true complexity unfolds here. The Vanilla note is rich but dry, paired with the deep, earthy aroma of Cacao and the dry, sueded texture of Leather. This creates a fascinating contrast: the sweetness of vanilla and cacao is constantly checked by the smokiness of the leather, preventing it from becoming gourmand.

  • Base Notes: The fragrance settles into a profound, warm base of Sandalwood, Tobacco Leaf, and Olbanum (Frankincense). The sandalwood adds creaminess, the tobacco adds a dry, aromatic sweetness, and the frankincense provides a mystical, smoky resinous quality that lingers on the skin for hours.

How it Wears:

• Scent Profile: Smoky, leathery, dry vanilla, and woody.

• The Experience: The first impression is boozy and spicy. Very quickly, the dry, smoky vanilla and leather take center stage. This is a vanilla that feels more like an expensive material than a food ingredient. As it dries down, the woody, tobacco, and incense notes create a warm, sophisticated, and slightly animalic aura that is incredibly addictive and mature.

• Longevity & Sillage: Excellent. This is a potent Eau de Parfum with great projection and impressive longevity, often lasting 10+ hours on the skin.

The Bottle:

Housed in Tom Ford's signature Private Blend decanter, the bottle is a heavy, opaque dark brown glass that reflects the rich, dark nature of the juice inside. The design is minimalist and luxurious, with a gold-accented cap and clean typography. It looks and feels like a precious object.

Who is it for?

• Audience: Unisex. It is for anyone who loves vanilla but is tired of simplistic, sugary interpretations. It leans slightly more masculine due to its strong leather and tobacco notes.

• Occasion: Perfect for fall and winter evenings, formal events, or any time you want to feel wrapped in a cloak of warm, sophisticated mystery. It is not a casual daytime scent.

• The Wearer: Someone with confident, refined taste. The wearer appreciates complexity, luxury, and a fragrance that tells a story. They are not seeking comfort but rather intrigue.