Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.
Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco costs £19.50 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 costs £39, so Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco is £19.50 cheaper. They share 7 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (78%). Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco is EDP and listed as unisex, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.
Vanilla & Tobacco is Flavia's warm, gourmand interpretation of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille, pairing dried tobacco leaf with a rich vanilla and cacao heart.
Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla 290 is The Essence Vault's interpretation of one of the most iconic and widely discussed fragrances in modern niche perfumery.


| Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco | The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 · 1 review | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Price | £19.50 | £39 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille | Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille |
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
7 shared notes.
Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco lists Dried Fruits that The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 does not.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 lists Sweet Dried Fruits that Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco does not.
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Tobacco, Cacao and Spicy. The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 also lists Sweet, Amber, Floral, Gourmand, Aromatic, Nutty and Resinous.
Both share Sweet and Warm. Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco also lists Cosy, Modern, Classic, Gourmand and Confident. The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 also lists Oriental.
Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter. Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco also lists Everyday and Cosy.
Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco lists Performs well. The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 lists Moderate longevity and Linear.
Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco lists Vanilla gourmand. The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 lists Sweet amber.
Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 has 1.
Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco costs £19.50 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 costs £39, so Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco is £19.50 cheaper.
Atlas ratings give Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 6.8 out of 10, so Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco rates higher.
Atlas ratings give Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco 7.0 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 6.5 out of 10, so Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco rates higher.
Atlas ratings give Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 7.5 out of 10, so Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco rates higher.
Atlas ratings give Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 8.2 out of 10, so Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco rates higher.
They share 7 notes: Tobacco Leaf, Spicy Notes, Vanilla, Cacao, Tonka Bean, Tobacco Blossom and Woody Notes.
Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Everyday and Cosy. The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.