Vanille Drama

I just received this as a blind buy as I’ve been on the hunt for more variety of vanilla fragrances. I would have loved to be able to buy the og but i think it’s absurd to pay more than $170 for a bottle of perfume! With that said upon first spray I was kind of surprised. It was an unexpected scent. I thought “oh no! This is granny!” But I kept an open mind. It was sharp bright citrus peppery! Very much a sinus opener! But almost immediately I could smell the vanilla and cocoa. After that initial opening the sharpness from the citrus combined with the pepper calms down a lot but you’re left with a Holliday spice kind of scent, like the smell of opening a jar filled with holiday spices in powder form or some kind of cinnamon containing tea bag. This is a rather dry and powdery fragrance. The vanilla as not as dominant as I thought it would be but I still like this very much. It kind of reminds me a little bit of emirs frenetic delicious which is supposedly a dupe for Dior feve delicious. Kind of. I’m still waiting for that bottle to mature some more. But it does give a bit of a cola vibe as if you could get vanilla Coca Cola in a powdered form and then add a touch of Christmas spice to it. I know it’s just pink pepper but maybe because of that pepper plus the cacao, vanilla and patchouli it gives me a kind of cinnamon spice aroma, slightly, not too strong. This is nothing like Khamrah or anything like that. The patchouli is subtle and does not weight this down at all! Think dry patchouli flakes in this recipe not big globs of wet patchouli leaves. The deep dry down is a lovely sweet and spicy powdery vanilla. I can’t stop sniffing my arm! The way the citrus and vanilla coexists in there reminds me a bit of dolce and gabana the only one, only that is much fresher and wet smelling fragrance without the spice and powder that this one has. I guess it’s like feve d and the only one sort of blended together. I will warn that this is a very mature fragrance. It’s sophisticated and very grown up. This isn’t vanilla cake. It’s not quite like vanilla powder or fursan white either. There’s no coconut. It is sweet but not tooth decay sweet. It’s got a very vintage feel, like a vintage style gourmand, a peppery vanilla spice but doesn’t have that warm leathery vibe that babycat has. That’s a deeper richer one whereas this is on the lighter end of the spectrum. Still very seasoned, spicy, savory, powdery, dry vanilla that feels very comforting to me but i wouldn’t consider this a safe blind buy. If i didn’t have such a vast and versatile taste for fragrances i could see how this could be a major blind buy fail for the average person. I actually bought it second hand from someone else who probably had that experience. I’m happy to have it in my collection and I’m wearing it at work today and also had it on for the gym this morning and even wore it last night to bed. I do think this is perfectly unisex! Guess I’m turning into a sophisticated old lady 😱😂 Edited to add: wearing this at work today and someone walking behind me said “it smells like Christmas” 🎄🥰 it almost does remind me of gingerbread. The way the pepper and cacao and sandalwood mix together is similar to ginger, then with the vanilla, think gingerbread cookings but not in an obvious way.

Very elegant and "demachy / dior" like fragrance without the dior markup, worth every penny IMHO. Starts off with a light touch of tart citruses, patchouly, heavy musks that remind me of roja diaghilev musks mixed with clean detergent musks, some syrupy sweetness with powdery and fresh spicy(cardamom and pink pepper) undertones. this opening is vintage feeling and sweet/sour with touches of old cosmetics vibe to it. as it dries down the fluffy fuzzy powdery base emerges, and its a mix of sweet tonka, cardamom, fluffy airy musks, styrax, benzoin, slight synthetic woodzy notes, sweet vanillin like accords that last for more than 12 hours on my skin with a light touch of cocoa powder. No rough edges what so ever, smells very "expensively" blended. The scent starts off vintage feeling with that bergamot/ citruses with ambery musky undertones and ends up powdery and sweet, overall smells In the same world of le lion, Shalimar, mitsuko, and all the older vintage scents. never tested the og but The only difference from the other big buck scents I tried is that the notes are a bit muffled and not vibrant like a high end roja or bortnikoff for example, but it's not even by a big margin, if this is for example10$ then they should be 15 or 20$ max judging quality wise. The projection is great in the first 2 house then it becomes a close scent bubble for the next 10 hours before becoming a skin scent. overall the scent/longevity is so great for the price that i already got a back up bottle because i fear they might reduce the longevity in future. Edit: also the bottle doesn't look like the fragrantica picture, it's a bit different (bottom heavy glass) and it's 80mls. Another Edit: the scent is kind of different on clothing, its more like a candied cola gummy vibrant sweet and sour scent with minimal change even after 24 hours, its much more complex and vintage feeling on my skin, its very addictive either way.

This is a supposed dupe of Dior Vanilla Diorama, which I haven’t had the chance to smell, as it’s discontinued and quite hard to find in my country. So I’ll describe this purely based on what I experience, without comparing it to the original. From the opening, it’s clearly a vanilla-dominant scent, but not overly sweet or overly gourmand. It’s nicely balanced by a warm spiciness coming from notes like cardamom and pink pepper. As it develops into the drydown, you can notice a soft boozy nuance,subtle and not overly alcoholic from the Rum note. Overall, it remains a vanilla and warm spicy fragrance until the dry down. The vanilla here is not too sweet or juvenile, as it’s supported by pink pepper, cardamom, and sandalwood, giving it a more unisex and mature character. It feels elegant rather than playful or overly feminine. For a budget dupe from Fragrance World, this is very worth it. It comes across as refined, mature, and perfectly unisex scent. The only downside is the performance. On my skin, it feels quite moderate, lasting around 4 to 5 hours, although it may last longer on clothes. If you’re looking for something similar but stronger, you might want to check out French Avenue Zenith Vanilla. It feels like a brighter, yet thicker version of Vanille Drama, with better performance. It opens with a candied orange note that makes it slightly more playful and bright at the start, but in the drydown, it returns to a very similar DNA (95% similarity) spicy, boozy, and vanillic. I personally prefer the scent of Vanille Drama compared to Zenith Vanilla. The vanilla here feels more mature, without the candied orange note that makes Zenith Vanilla slightly brighter and more playful. This one leans more into an oriental, spicy vanilla profile with no playful character at all more serious and refined. Even though Zenith Vanilla clearly performs better, I find Vanille Drama more appealing. 8.4/10

Vintage beauty in a bottle. Boozy, spicy, sweet vanilla like a classical fragrance. Smells more mature, its a perfect night fragrance and fall or winter fragrance for those who love those notes. She's warm on her own. Great layering, very delicious, well done and balanced. It smells like a rich luxurious fragrance of an "older era" , i can see why many say it's unisex, but to me it's pure feminity, class and grace. Yes men can pull it off too. THAT RUM is boozy as hell, and the pepper is spicy enough like the spices in a hot rum milk drink after you've skied all day, without being too much. It wraps you in a hug, an elevated boozy gourmand one that would do wonders at any event. It reminds me of something I can't quite figure out yet , beside the notorious connection everyone else has done. ** l GOT IT ! L HEURE BLUE de Guarlain !!!! I have the original! A perfume launched in 1912 ! Absolutely phenomenal! Notes are not the same but i swear smells like it 98% in the first hour of dry down it's crazy!!!!! I would like someone else to confirm on this please ** Its a safe blind buy, ridiculous price for something quite well done. You must like boozy, sweet, emdulgent, cozy, scents. Luxury grace and elegance hard to miss in this one. I will probably restock again since easy to find here, i won't be testing this first bottle any longer, i know a banger when i smell one. My mom would love it too. **I JUST RESTOCKED TWO NEW BOTTLES 🥰😍 I have 3 backups ** my mom loved it so much too, we both don't want to be without this gem ✨️

Tried this at a fragrance shop today. I really enjoyed it. Opens up with an orange-y citrus note, orange being the most prominent note. It's not a "photorealistic" orange, but more of like a candied orange if that makes sense. Then it's supported by boozy & warm amber-y notes and vanilla. The vanilla isn't overly sweet, which is very nice. After the initial opening, which I suppose lasts for 5-10 minutes, the scent is fairly linear, so don't expect it to change radically with every hour. As for performance, here in South Africa right now, where it's basically winter time, I can still smell it on my hand after 7 hours, and that's after spraying just one spray, though it's a faint skin scent by now (ie, no one is going to smell it unless they put their nose right next to the skin, so in the drydown, it's very intimate.). I will definitely get myself a bottle of this for sure, and if you happen to like a vanilla scent, supported by some sweetness and spices, with some candied orange notes in the opening, this scent is definitely for you. As for how it relates to other perfumes, the dry-down is somewhat similar to Lattafa's Raghba, but with much less spices and no incense/resinous notes; The dry-down is also similar to the dry down of Ambre nuit (minus the cola, Ambre Nuit smells like Ambery Cola to me, I really enjoy that one too) and Gulf Orchid's Yacht Club (which is a dupe of 40 knots by Xerjoff, and also smells similar to the aforementioned Ambre Nuit).

I own both Vanille Diorama and this one, and I have to say that I'm quite surprised by how good this one is. The first thing I notice when side-by-side comparison though is that Vanille Diorama has a nice fizzy, bubbly top, like you've cracked open a nice citrus drink, whereas this dupe is flat. Yes, you still get orange, ginger, and booze, but it's just not the same. The rum is more apparent in Dior's version as well, just masterfully done. Here's the thing: Dior's top notes quickly fade, and that sparkle disappears. Around the 5-10 minute mark, they get closer and closer. The cocoa starts to come out in both, and they smell nearly 90%, with the difference being that I think the Dior has some kind of resin supporting it underneath (I'm not sure what the resin is, it could be olibanum, but I'm not quite sure. So, Dior has this extra layer underneath, but it's just one layer, not several). The mid and dry down of Dior is not complex, and neither is this dupe. Maybe that's why it is such a good dupe. They both have weak projection but will waft off of you as you walk by someone. Good stuff.

My bottle just got here so is probably shocked and needs to mature a bit more. Despite all of that, the drydown is drool worthy. I've smelled the og once a long time ago so I can't speak to specifics, but if my memory serves me right this is quite similar in the drydown. Too much is happening in the first 15 minutes, but after that its so nice and smooth. Just as addictive as the og was. I live in Florida so the heat really messes with perfume during shipping so I'm very excited for how beautiful this is gonna be in a week or two. That said, I'll only be able to wear it at night at best because of the heat. For the price though I can afford to spray just lounging around the house. This is an excellent option if you loved Vanille Diorama.

Let me be honest, this perfume is incredible for me. And this perfume actually not for everyone. Right after I opened the box and sprayed it on my skin, I really need some times to adapt with the scent. Turned out after 3 to 4 times used them , I really enjoyed it. Not that typical boozy scent but really enjoyable for me. The citruses are a bit strong at first, but it will toned down after a few minutes and change into the boozy scent with the aromatic and soft spicy scent behind it. I got almost the same vibes with the bubbly at the drydown. So I loveeeee it moreeee than the opening and the middle notes

It smells great!! Tonka like. If you have smelt Tonka Cola and Cherry cola, it reminds me of them (without) the Cherry. Or a bit like Reminiscence Tonka but not as like tobacco vanille, so less masculine ,more feminine but still unisex. It's a long lasting Tonka Cinnamon, Vanilla type, but not too much cinnamon, but that type of vanilla. Really nice. I found it for twenty bucks a bottle, bought two, liked it so much I went back for four more bottles because this is such an easy to love scent I'm going to gift the bottles to friends 💝

Y'all fragrance geek need to relax, the bottle isn't actually like the picture here. it's a bit different, in an ugly way but the juice inside, considering the price, top notch. Less spicy than vanilla diorama but, the dry down is spot on, very similar to vanilla diorama. If the bottle is a actually the same, so what? Cry about it. That aside, this is a great fragrance, especially for $30 with an exceptional performance.

I love this perfume. I am a big fan of the spicy vanilla family, but this one leans more true vanilla instead of having a dessert sweetness. Put it on around 9am and 930pm my husband complemented me on my smell as it was still clinging to my clothes. I will be wearing this for all occasions, but I like it best for warm nights

it’s very good. i haven’t smelled vanilla diorama before but this one as a standalone fragrance is pretty good. it opens up with nice citrusy notes and later dries down nicely into a smooth, addictive vanilla. i sprayed it once on my arm and legit almost ended up eating it off. very sexy fragrance, smells irresistible.

Holy mama,,,this is GOOD. Just came today and boy the first spritz was love🥰 I can’t even describe it,,,I’ll try. It’s warm,sweet spicy with vanilla and yes,,,it does remind me of shalimar Lessence. Just a beautiful perfume...they did good with this one,,,yup. Highly recommended if you like this scent profile.

Smells just like Vanilla Diorama - strong, boozy and vanillic. Whats not to like?? Leans toward a mature side though.

I know y'all big mad because they nailed it. Every...single... part... It'll be okay.

It is good. Why is it almost free? Seems like Fragrance World loves us, or something

Well how nice is this? Notes: fuck off Dior 😂

The opening of this fragrance is very versatile and slightly spicy, creamy and orange like king like door homme sport but more creamy and then after a about 30 mins it become a rum, cinnamon, Amber, creamy and vanilla scent with chocolate and orange undertones, once after one and a half hours the become very warm and cozy and very sweet yet and also still masculine it is the perfect balance between unisex kinda like baccarat rouge in my opinion it is mix between stronger with you intensely but with less toffe and cinnamon mixed with la nuit da homme with added chocolate and cardamom and more vanilla, the only two downsides to this fragrance is that after 2 hours it isn’t very complex and the opening ( the first 1 minute ) is very screechy and alcoholic. But I do love this fragrance it lasts about 7 to 10 hours with about a foot of projection and is very good value over all I will give this an 8.8/10 I love how it blends 3 main notes so well ( rum, spices and vanilla ) so well with undertones of other notes like orange, chocolate, patchouli and quite a bit of creamy sandalwood. This fragrance can be worn in winter and autumn maybe in spring with only 2 to 3 sprays because of the spice and woods but probably not and it works for all ages mainly a younger crowd but it is still very refined and incredibly well blended I bought mine for 16 with shipping to the uk and it is the the best fragrance I have every tried at this price points.

95% accurate Vanilla Diorama by Dior clone with a touch of Noir Extreme by Tom Ford. Unisex leaning slightly ‘Female’. Amber. Vanilla and heavy spicy chocolate notes with slight oudy undertones. Good performance. More of a colder season scent, would be perfect for autumn or Christmas. More a night-time scent. Age 25+. 80ml EDP. Has Angels Share vibes only darker. The bottle doesn’t look like the ‘Dior’ clone bottle in the Fragrantica ad, heavy glass bottom (they should have just made it a smaller sized bottle rather than trying to make it look as if it’s a standard 100ml). FW logo on the bottom. Pull off cap. Dior style outer white box though no inner card tube. If you like the OG or any of the scents I’ve mentioned and like oudy boozy spicy amber scents this is a safe blind buy. £20.00 for 80ml.

I don't know what Vanilla Diorama smells like but this smells spicy, powdery, and sweet. Blind bought it and I'm not in love with it but its not a bad smell at all, may be out of my age range 18-25. Its an acquired taste, if you have smelt Vanilla Diorama and want a good dupe of it, this supposedly smells very similar, for 10% of the price, cant go wrong with that. As for the people review bombing this thing, get a life maybe? I cant understand meat riding a designer brand, at least get paid for doing that, for free is wild. People cant afford 330$ USD for perfume, and you cant copyright a smell so why are you mad that a company is giving you an expensive smelling fragrance for cheap? Stand on the side and let people who actually own it talk about it.

Wow never smelt the OG but this is a warm spicy gourmand that’s really unexpected tbh. I didn’t think it would be this spicy. Reminds me of Khamrah a bit with the booze, spice and vanilla. The opening was Strange but it’s so much better after the dry down. Not everyone’s cup of tea but I really like it. Haven’t worn it outside so can’t comment on the longevity etc

Wow... I have been transported to the old-school glamour era in the best way possible.. Looking at the notes, I feel like I can smell every single note listed, the balance seems to be so well done, nothing is overpowering or standing out. Love!

For me it's an orange-ish boozy powdery vanilla, last long and definitely for couple date night occasion. Love the uniqueness of it and feels nostalgic

Comforting scent, very spicy vanilla.. cheap so i have no complain

it gets pretty close to vanilla diorama, but for the low price it falls short in some aspects. although a similar scent, vanille drama gets a bit more sickly and cloying, leaving a strange scent trail. muuuuuuch better on the drydown as that cloying aspect fades away enough for you to be able to enjoy the vanilla and spices in this. lasts about 6 - 8 hours, project well 6/10

VERY boozy vanilla. Way too boozy for my taste.

These companies, I swear. I’ve seen SO much of this lately on here. This should be a lawsuit as well as the others targeting Roja, D&G and on and on and on. I would never buy from these sh*t companies.

This perfume is very close to the original it makes me wonder if FW got hold of CD's stock when CD decided to discontinue Vanilla Diorama. However, there are a few main ever-so slight differences I noticed: First, in the opening/on first spray of VDrama, there was a noticeable plasticy/synthetic scent that isn't apparent in VDiorama. This seemed to settle and disappear within 10 minutes or so. Second, on settling down and within the next hour, sniffing closely, Vdrama emits an ever-so slightly more spice note, which makes it lean slightly more masculine IMO: I had always thought of VDiorma as feminine. VDiorama on the other hand, emits an ever-so slightly more sweet note, making it slightly more feminine. VDiorama also seems slightly more well-blended and creamier, with VDrama a little more "clunky." But this could just be my mind playing tricks on me with its bias. Both project similarly with VDiorama possibly a little stronger. All these differences are really very subtle and it would be interesting to compare them without knowing which is which. It's a shame CD discontinued VDiorama but with FW's VDrama, those who love it will be sure to make-do. Overall, both perfumes have a slight vintage-feel to them, which I think are the top citrus notes, and it took me a while, but on my review of Vanilla Diorama on this site, I note that its familiarity was that of walking past the Lush Cosmetics store in Sydney's Town Hall in the mid-2000's. To me, they are a very similar smell. Note: I had sprayed each version on a separate wrist a few minutes after the other to test them. VDiorama I had purchased a few weeks earlier as a 10ml glass bite from a pre-owned, pre-used bottle that was almost full. I had been wearing it on and off leading up to purchasing VDrama, and had a small amount on that day. VDrama I purchased as a 100ml pre-owned, pre-used bottle that was almost full.

Looking at the name, and the stir it has caused, at least they named it aptly. I guess no one has seen the other 300+ lattafa/fragrance world/paris corner/french avenue creations to come out over the last 10 years or so? This is new? And all of the sudden everyone has their panties in a bunch? This isn't the first one with a virtually identical everything. (Maison Alhambra TF line anyone?) I hate it when people start talking 'ethics' and 'morals' on this site. Even the high-end houses clone or reproduce other DNA's, only they do it and charge hundreds of dollars for their piece of the pie. How many clones of Aventus are there? Tom Ford is a clone house, pick on them too. Or PDM? They are too. As far as ingredients? DO you really think the $300 LV is any better for you? Or are you paying for the LV name? They're all synthetic. From the drakkar noirs to the LV's to the Diors. Anyone that believes otherwise is being sold a bridge. I remember seeing somewhere that the UAE stuff actually has higher standards and restrictions than IFRA. I don't know how true that is, and I'm more than sure someone will correct me from their moral high ground, but please. Don't assume that this is a 'health risk' (any more than ANY other perfumed oil or product that wasn't intended to be on your body naturally) without some real data.

To @rmnnnnn , I understand your concerns, but I don’t think it’s fair to assume that all Arabic perfumes are made in shady or unsafe conditions. These fragrances are usually produced in proper facilities that are subject to inspections and must meet certain safety and quality standards, especially if they are exported and sold within the EU. It’s highly unlikely that they’re being “cooked up in someone’s basement.” Also, if a product is officially sold on the EU market, it must comply with strict cosmetic regulations, including ingredient safety, labeling, and documentation. That applies regardless of whether it’s a niche brand or a lesser-known one. So unless there’s clear proof of something unsafe or illegal, I think calling it a “shady knock-off” is a bit unfair. And Fragrance World is not some small shady basement brand 😅 ,they clearly meet certification standards, and there’s no doubt their perfume quality is in order. So there’s no point in continuing this discussion ,everyone will stick to their own subjective opinion.

Y'all crying over the price and worrying about lawsuit that you won't be the one to handle, what's the color of your problem? You don't like dupes so why are you investigating this and wailing unnecessarily? These western big brands sell the brand's name to you, not the actual product. Wear what makes you happy and worry about your other problems. Leave the lawsuit for the parties concerned. If you're not here to tell us how a fragrance smells or performs, please keep your legal knowledge to yourself. We don't just care. These Middle Eastern companies are rich, they just want to break into the market. It's so funny how jealous folks started assuming that these Middle Eastern houses produce their perfumes in a gutter (unsafe environment) but western houses produce theirs in heaven (safest environment) 😂😂 That was how they deceived some people to believe that made in China products were fakes. Come on, the goal is to smell good, not the price (status) and not the bottle design.

I understand Cheval Blanc concerns, but I believe they’re a bit misplaced in this case. A perfume simply cannot be sold in the EU/ USA market unless it meets strict safety and quality regulations, including IFRA compliance, proper labeling, and dermatological testing. Even brands from the UAE or elsewhere must go through these processes if they want to officially distribute within the EU. If the product is available here through legitimate retailers, that already indicates it has passed the necessary safety assessments. It’s unfair to call it a “shady knock-off” just because the branding or design might resemble something else , many niche and indie houses are inspired by existing trends. What really matters is the quality and safety of the juice, and in this case, it clearly checks those boxes.

I'm in the party that thinks these cheap clones contain ingredients that will kill us all lol. I have a bunch of clones though and I don't really care. I truly don't believe they are thoroughly tested. I think even the high end designer and niche brands with thorough testing (maybe) contain all sorts of things that disrupt hormones or cause cancer or whatever. It is what it is, it's just the risk you gotta take with putting this stuff on your skin. Yikes, just do a google search of, "do fragrances disrupt hormones or cause cancer" hahahaha. We all gonna die. I do believe the cheap clones are more harmful, though, containing more harmful ingredients. When I first smelt Armaf CDM Sillage, I was like holy hell, this thing is biohazardous.

I mean but yall have to admit this bottle design is crazy lmao. I’d much rather them do what a lot of niche brands do and replicate the scent but be more original with the packaging. It’s pro consumer though considering the price compared to the Dior but I’m wondering how long they can keep this up before they fly too close to the sun 😂. That being said most of these Arab brands have the money and resources to make these clones because Dubai wealth is very different than western wealth. So they can undercut the competition and give people what they want at a fraction of the price. I’ll never judge anyone that chooses a clone because people just want to smell good at the end of the day, but again this bottle design is crazy 😂

What caught my attention wasn’t the scent but the packaging. When I saw it on Fragrantica, my first thought was: “another Dior release?” The design is identical, which is a deliberate copying. This isn’t a case of a perfume merely being “inspired by” another; it’s imitation at the branding level. I honestly don’t understand why such products are given room, attention, or even promotion here. I agree, we can’t truly know what we’re putting on our skin and inhaling for 12+ hours a day. And frankly, I find it hard to believe that a company whose sole focus is copying existing products, whether well or poorly, is seriously investing in ensuring safety and quality of what they’re selling.

@Anna Mam – “Fragrances are usually produced in proper facilities that are subject to inspections and must meet certain safety and quality standards.” I would like to believe that, but honestly, I don’t. Perfumes aren’t medicines produced under GMP conditions, and I’ve never heard of a fragrance being pulled from the market because an EU authority found it non-compliant with IFRA regulations. Maybe it has happened, I don’t know. However, I remain skeptical. That’s why I would always choose perfumes from reputable brands, at least they should have proper quality systems in place and ensure safety of the product. Especially with something you apply directly to your skin and inhale...

@Anna Mam >>It’s unfair to call it a “shady knock-off” just because the branding or design might resemble something else<< No it's not. It does not "resemble" something else. It straight out copies it 1:1. That is a definition of a shady knock-off. Also, I would like to have your trust in institutions. Many times, no-name eshops or even well established ones (looking at you, Notino) buy directly from 3rd world countries (or stolen goods etc.) and sell it here. Do you think that IFRA is waiting on the border of 20 countries, stopping trucks and checking the ingredients of every perfume? :D

I’m probably revealing a secret here, but it doesn’t matter how much a perfume costs, any perfume can suppress the immune and the endocrine systems if you really look into the topic. So in theory, you could just avoid using any perfume at all. Recently, I applied Maison Crivelli – Safran Secret, and a woman sitting near me (we were indoors) started coughing and had an asthma attack. So when it comes to price and quality, it’s all just empty talk. Buy and wear whatever you like as long as it brings you joy.

This is good. Opens powdery vanilla, the bright orange pushes through with the lemon and pink pepper for a sweet tart sour edge. Definitely unisex. First use however, it will develop as it goes on but first impressions are that it's a winner. I've tried vanilla so sweet, Francique 107.9 and now this. VSS is great but very sweet and feminine leaning, Francique 107.9 isn't sweet but oaty and a bit bland. This is the better of the three as a man in my opinion.

I am more concerned about health issues. I have and will always have a feeling that a company so unashamed toward the brand and design relating legal issues will do not give a shit about testing and secureing their formulas either. I would never buy fake perfume because of this simple reason, if I am inhaling and letting it soak to my skin I want to choose brands that is responsible and reachable if I have any question, not a shady knock off business.

This is a gorgeous scent that reminds me a lot of Tom Ford Noir Extreme for men in the way the Cardamom and Tonka are fused and used. There is very little real vanilla in this indeed. This is powdery Tonka and Cardamom with a few other spices. TF Noir Extreme is much creamier and a bit warmer. And excellent fragrance for layering. I layer is with Fragrance world's Liquid Brun and the result is a fresh and warm daily fragrance.

Great alternative to Vanilla Diorama, and I'm not too fussed with the comments below. People need to wear what they want, and if they feel and smell good, then awesome. In terms of the scent, really nice in it it's own right. This I would say is probably around 85% close to the original, with VD being smoother and I would say just of higher quality which is to be expected..However, for the price, it's a really good buy

joseph1122 by your logic why don't ya'll keep your opinions to yourself ?!? Especially when most are bootlicking a major corporation ! You lot do realize perfume making as a method cannot be patented right ?!? Unless there is Dior on the label of this thing it's all legal.

The fragrance snobs on here need to calm down lol If you believe that the likes of Tom Ford, PDM, Dior, Chanel all these designer and Niche brands, haven't at some point copied somebody elses work over the decades, well then I have news for you 😂

I don’t understand why Fragrantica includes more and more blatant copycat perfumes in their database. Products like these shouldn’t be promoted or given a platform; they border on trademark infringement and deserve a legal action.

Зашёл на фрагрантику, увидел это в новых духах и подумал что Кудряж решился взяться и сделать новую версию, а это всего лишь подделка.Наверное следующий будет tobacolor или amre nuit... Интересно сможет ли он переплюнуть оригинал?

Like everyone has said: this is a lawsuit waiting to happen, and I would never support a brand blatantly stealing from larger corporations, even if they overprice their fragrances... ...👀 I may or may not pick up a bottle

At first glance, I literally thought Dior is discontinuing Vanilla Diorama and releasing something similar by Francis Kurkdjian. How is this even allowed without breaking any legal boundaries I cannot understand!

Look at these western crybabies crying😂😂😂 all those west companies are rip off, cash grabs, while the eastern world make the same perfume for like 20/30. The real crime is dior asking 200+ for a fragrance

This shows how much Dior overprices their perfumes. This is their real cost. But people are so stupid that they start criticizing those who offer the same perfume and bottle for 10 dollars