Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.

At a glance

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.

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco

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.

The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

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, dupe of Tom Ford Tobacco VanilleThe Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290, dupe of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Comparison

Flavia Vanilla & TobaccoThe Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.8/10
Projection7.0/106.5/10
Scent accuracy7.8/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.2/10
Price£19.50£39
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byTom Ford Tobacco VanilleTom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Notes Comparison

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

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco

Top Notes

  • Tobacco Leaf
  • Spicy Notes

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cacao
  • Tonka Bean
  • Tobacco Blossom

Base Notes

  • Dried Fruits
  • Woody Notes

The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

Top Notes

  • Tobacco Leaf
  • Spicy Notes

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cacao
  • Tonka Bean
  • Tobacco Blossom

Base Notes

  • Sweet Dried Fruits
  • Woody Notes

Shared Notes

  • Tobacco Leaf
  • Spicy Notes
  • Vanilla
  • Cacao
  • Tonka Bean
  • Tobacco Blossom
  • Woody Notes

7 shared notes.

How the notes differ

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.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco

  • Woody
  • Vanilla
  • Tobacco
  • Cacao
  • Spicy

The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Tobacco
  • Aromatic
  • Cacao
  • Nutty
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

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.

Vibes

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Gourmand
  • Confident

The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Oriental

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.

Occasions

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Everyday
  • Cosy

The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter. Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco also lists Everyday and Cosy.

Performance

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco

  • Performs well

The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

  • Moderate longevity
  • Linear

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco lists Performs well. The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 lists Moderate longevity and Linear.

Style lane

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco

  • Vanilla gourmand

The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

  • Sweet amber

Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco lists Vanilla gourmand. The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 lists Sweet amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco (£19.50)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco or The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290?

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.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco or The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290?

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.

Which projects more, Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco or The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290?

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.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco or The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290?

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.

Which is better value, Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco or The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290?

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.

What notes do Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290 share?

They share 7 notes: Tobacco Leaf, Spicy Notes, Vanilla, Cacao, Tonka Bean, Tobacco Blossom and Woody Notes.

Which occasions suit Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco and The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290?

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.

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille vs Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco
  • Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla, 290

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