How it smells
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Bitter almond at the top, vanilla and floral notes in the middle and vanilla absolute and ultravanil™ at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Vanilla Sex notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Vanilla Absolute
Ultravanil™
Tonka Bean
Sandalwood
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Tom Ford Vanilla Sex EDP
Tom Ford is the house behind Vanilla Sex EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
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The house has 76 perfumes here, led by Tuscan Leather, Noir Extreme and Mandarino Di Amalfi.
How long Vanilla Sex stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Tom Ford Lost Cherry and Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like vanilla absolute and ultravanil™ are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
What Vanilla Sex costs
The usual price in Europe is about €414. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Vanilla Sex, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Lost Cherry (4 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes), Max Philip Cherry unisex (4 shared notes) and Prada Infusion De Amande (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada Infusion De Amande starts from €175.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Who would like Vanilla Sex?
People who enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells.
When did Vanilla Sex come out?
It came out in 2023.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.