ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla vs Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Vanilla Sex.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla costs £39 and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla costs £49, so ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla is £10 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (12%). ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Dossier Gourmand Vanilla is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Vanilla Sex.

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla

Sensual Vanilla is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Tom Ford Vanilla Sex, one of the most talked about vanilla releases in recent years, having won the Fragrance Foundation Award for Fragrance of the Year in 2024.

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

Gourmand Vanilla is Dossier's interpretation of Tom Ford Vanilla Sex, combining almond, ginger and milk with coconut, white flowers, sandalwood, caramel and tonka bean for a rich creamy vanilla profile.

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla, dupe of Tom Ford Vanilla SexDossier Gourmand Vanilla, dupe of Tom Ford Vanilla Sex

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Sensual VanillaDossier Gourmand Vanilla
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/107.5/10
Projection6.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.1/108.0/10
Value for money8.8/108.5/10
Price£39£49
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Vanilla SexTom Ford Vanilla Sex

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Floral Notes

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Jasmine
  • Orchid

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Leather

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

Top Notes

  • Almond
  • Ginger
  • Milky Accord

Heart Notes

  • Coconut
  • Ylang Ylang
  • Jasmine
  • Orange Flower

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Caramel
  • Tonka Bean

Shared Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Jasmine

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla lists Bergamot, Floral Notes, Orchid, Amber, Musk and Leather that Dossier Gourmand Vanilla does not.

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla lists Almond, Ginger, Milky Accord, Coconut, Ylang Ylang, Orange Flower, Sandalwood, Caramel and Tonka Bean that ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla

  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Bitter

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

  • Vanilla
  • Almond
  • Sweet
  • Lactonic
  • Coconut
  • Floral
  • Woody

Both share Floral and Vanilla. ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla also lists Bitter. Dossier Gourmand Vanilla also lists Almond, Sweet, Lactonic, Coconut and Woody.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla

  • Classic
  • Gourmand

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

  • Creamy
  • Warm
  • Seductive
  • Comforting
  • Sweet

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla lists Classic and Gourmand. Dossier Gourmand Vanilla lists Creamy, Warm, Seductive, Comforting and Sweet.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Night out
  • Cooler weather

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Evening
  • Date Night
  • Everyday

Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla also lists Signature, Social, Night out and Cooler weather. Dossier Gourmand Vanilla also lists Date Night and Everyday.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla

  • Strong longevity
  • Subtle
  • Close to skin

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

  • Strong Projection
  • Long Wearing

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla lists Strong longevity, Subtle and Close to skin. Dossier Gourmand Vanilla lists Strong Projection and Long Wearing.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla

  • Vanilla gourmand

Dossier Gourmand Vanilla

  • Creamy vanilla gourmand

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla lists Vanilla gourmand. Dossier Gourmand Vanilla lists Creamy vanilla gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Dossier Gourmand Vanilla (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Dossier Gourmand Vanilla (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla (8.1/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla (8.8/10)
  • Price: Wins ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla (£39)

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while Dossier Gourmand Vanilla leads on longevity and projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla has 1 community review and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla or Dossier Gourmand Vanilla?

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla costs £39 and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla costs £49, so ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla is £10 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla or Dossier Gourmand Vanilla?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla 7.5 out of 10, so Dossier Gourmand Vanilla rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla or Dossier Gourmand Vanilla?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla 7.0 out of 10, so Dossier Gourmand Vanilla rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Vanilla Sex, ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla or Dossier Gourmand Vanilla?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla 8.1 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla 8.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla or Dossier Gourmand Vanilla?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla 8.8 out of 10 for value for money and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla 8.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla share?

They share 2 notes: Vanilla and Jasmine.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla and Dossier Gourmand Vanilla?

ALT. Fragrances Sensual Vanilla is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Dossier Gourmand Vanilla is tagged for Autumn, Winter, Evening, Date Night and Everyday.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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