Vanille Fatale by Tom Ford

It smells like the younger sister of Tom Ford Noir Extreme; two distinct vampires, one is Dracula and the other Alucard. It’s intense, luxurious, velvet-like vanilla with a hint of quill or vegetal leather. It’s not for everyone, because the rum and tobacco can give off a ‘drunk uncle’ vibe. Don’t be fooled by the vanilla: it’s not sweet or friendly, but it’s much more wearable than its sister, which is sharper and more evil.

I don’t get why I smell so much plum, especially since I’m not a huge fan of that note in perfumery. But honestly, when I wear this, I feel like a young Nikki Sixx, so I’m not complaining.

I remember when smoking in clubs was glamorous and transgressive: cigar, rum, leather jacket, and intense perfume. It evokes 80s glam rockers or men with long hair, leather pants, and makeup, without losing masculinity, surrounded by fans. It’s sensuality and night. It has great longevity and sillage; it’s not for every day, but for an attitude-filled winter night. Not for the shy.

It opens floral with rum and lots of coffee. In the heart, the coffee softens, and in the dry down, the vanilla appears.

Pure vanilla, but not the typical bakery kind; it’s fine, luxurious, and very refined. You can smell the rum, barley, suede, coffee, myrrh, and frankincense, though the other notes fade because the vanilla is incredibly potent. It’s very pleasant, stately, and never feels like a cheap perfume; it’s one of those where people turn around to see who passed by smelling so different, bottled luxury. Is it worth it? Yes, although for now I wouldn’t spend what Tom Ford asks for a 30ml bottle; it seems outrageous, but I’d do it gladly if it were a bit more affordable. Longevity is extraordinary; it lasts until the next day with a kilometer-long trail, like all perfumes should, not what they sell us, which are just colognes. Purely winter and maybe autumn on cold days. I’ve never heard anything like it; it doesn’t resemble any other. 10 out of 10.

Intense vanilla, pipe tobacco, milky coffee, and a touch of rum, yet still sweet and rich. If you apply it to your hand, you’ll want to lick it off 😁😁. Very good.

Exquisite. It reminds me of Killian’s Black Phantom, but Vanille Fatale is friendlier. I see it as a perfume for people with a lot of personality.

An exquisite vanilla with beastly performance. This perfume is straight to my wishlist. It’s true that I doubt it’s worth the price for something that, despite its notes, smells quite linearly of vanilla. But this vanilla is delicious and addictive… I just don’t know if it will end up boring me over time. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 7, Value: 5, Versatility: 9, Overall: 9.

Great perfume if you don’t mind the obscene price. I struggle to describe it according to the pyramid; in fact, it fits me more with the tonka and almond that Fucking Fabulous claims. I tried it blind and got images of almond and brandy notes, plus the star vanilla, very balanced and elegant, nothing cloying. I don’t know what the barley smells like or if the boozy effect comes from there, though more than barley it would be malt; in any case, it’s a nuance that suits it well. Maybe a bit of narcissus and suede refine the nose, but undoubtedly the queen is the vanilla, and despite the extensive pyramid, it’s not a torrent of nuances. As for performance, no complaints.