Tom FordVanilla Sex

Eau de parfum · For anyone

From $265 · 30 ml (1 oz)

Sizes

30 ml$265
50 ml$405
100 ml$615

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The notes

How it unfolds

The accordfrom the first spray to the last hour

Vanilla Tincture
Vanilla Absolute
Sandalwood Essence
Jasmine Absolute
Orris Accord
Animalis Accord

Notes as listed by tomfordbeauty.com, without a split into top, heart and base.

Character

How it wears

Floral: Lots (85 out of 100)
Sweet / gourmand: Some (59 out of 100)
Woody: Some (57 out of 100)
Warm / spicy / amber: A little (11 out of 100)
Clean / musky: Lots (69 out of 100)
Strength: Strong (72 out of 100)

How we score

Read from its listed notes (base notes count most, top notes least) against what's typical on our list: “Some” is about typical, “Lots” well above it, and a scent with none isn't shown. Strength comes from the concentration.

Smells like this, for less

Close in character, kinder in price

Close in notes and style, for a lot less. Similar, not identical: try a sample if you can.

Elizabeth Arden
5th Avenue
Shares 4 notes
$218 less for the same 30 ml ($47 vs $265)
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Chanel
N°5
Shares 4 notes
$118 for 35 ml vs $265 for 30 ml: about 62% less per ml
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Dior
Hypnotic Poison
Shares 4 notes
$167 less for the same 30 ml ($98 vs $265)
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The details

About this fragrance

House: Tom Ford
Line: Vanilla Sex
Concentration: Eau de parfum
Marketed: for anyone
Launched: Not listed by our source
Family: Not listed by our source

Facts from tomfordbeauty.com, checked Oct 2, 2026.