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Score
88/100

Guerlain

Spiritueuse Double Vanille

2007

Guerlain's deepest vanilla — soft sillage, long memory, unhurried.

Spiritueuse Double Vanille
vanilla
amber
balsamic

The take

What works

  • Boozy-rum-vanilla composition that's deep without being heavy
  • One of the few vanillas that smells expensive instead of cheap
  • Genuinely unisex — works on anyone with the confidence to wear it

Trade-offs

  • Soft projection — this is a fragrance for you and your closest contacts
  • Guerlain pricing for a profile you'd expect to be louder

Notes

Top

IncenseIncensePink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamot

Mid

CedarCedarYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseJasmineJasmine

Base

VanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoin

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring33%
Summer17%
Fall97%
Winter100%
Day70%
Night88%

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Spiritueuse Double Vanille smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille (74%), Alexandria Fragrances Vanille Doree (71%), Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Club Black Eau de Parfum (68%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Spiritueuse Double Vanille last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 61/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Spiritueuse Double Vanille?

Strongest in winter and fall, works day or night.

Is Spiritueuse Double Vanille worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Boozy-rum-vanilla composition that's deep without being heavy. One of the few vanillas that smells expensive instead of cheap.

Details

Perfumer
Jean-Paul Guerlain