Tom Ford · Eau de parfum

Fragrances that smell like Vanilla Sex

Vanilla Sex by Tom Ford is an eau de parfum that is built on orris accord, sandalwood essence, jasmine absolute and vanilla tincture. It reads mostly floral, clean and sweet on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are orris accord and sandalwood essence. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.

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The 10 closest in the collection

Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.

1.Creed
Wind Flowers
80%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have sandalwood, jasmine and iris.
From $310 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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2.Nishane
Hundred Silent Ways
79%
Very similar · Extrait de parfum · For anyone
Both have vanilla, sandalwood and jasmine.
From $260 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
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3.Britney Spears
Curious
79%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2004
Both have vanilla, sandalwood and jasmine.
Price at retailer
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4.Lancôme
Trésor
77%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1990
Both have vanilla, sandalwood and iris.
From $95 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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5.Valentino
Donna Born in Roma
75%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have vanilla and jasmine.
From $110 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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6.Elizabeth Arden
5th Avenue
74%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1996
Both have vanilla, sandalwood and jasmine.
From $47 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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7.Armani
My Way
74%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2020
Both have vanilla and jasmine.
From $99 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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8.Roja Parfums
Enigma Pour Femme
72%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have vanilla, sandalwood and jasmine.
From $255 for 75 ml (2.5 oz)
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9.Chanel
N°5
71%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1986
Both have vanilla, sandalwood and jasmine.
From $118 for 35 ml (1.2 oz)
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10.Chanel
N°5
70%
Very similar · Parfum · For women · 1921
Both have vanilla, sandalwood and jasmine.
Price at retailer
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For less

Cheaper alternatives to Vanilla Sex

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)
Shop at Macy's (opens the store in a new tab)
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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