Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Angelic Elixir by The Dua Brand Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Angelic Elixir presents an aromatic spicy profile centred on warm cinnamon and rich brandy, softened by creamy vanilla and praline sweetness. Tonka beans and sandalwood add depth and smoothness, while oak provides a subtle woody backbone. This fragrance is ideal for those drawn to a sensual, warming scent with gourmand nuances and a refined spicy character.
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Živeli by Boka £179.17
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- Key notes:
- brandy
- honey
- leather
- mandarin
- plum
- saffron
- tobacco
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
“Živeli” (ZHEE-vuh-lee) is a common Serbian toast used to wish good health and a long life. In this extrait, a juicy burst of plum brandy melts into a leathered tobacco, encapsulating a celebratory night out with friends. Giddy joy is further fluffed by cherry and raspberry notes, while the leather aspect is warmed by honey, saffron and labdanum.
This composition is 24% parfum concentration, with 70% natural ingredients. Capped in Mexican Riviera Gray marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £104.17
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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Lovely Problem by Space Fluid £158.33
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- Key notes:
- beeswax
- cinnamon
- leather
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- smoke
- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
A pile-up of contrasts: cinnamon along with tropical florals frangipani and ylang ylang, against the earthy bitterness of artichoke and leather. This almost-gingerbread, almost-cement perfume confuses the senses with its animal/vegetable/mineral mystery.
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Mystic Treasure by MINT £141.67
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- Key notes:
- jasmine
- praline
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
Purple line
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
This perfume is a scented journey through arches of spicy lotuses, honeyed jasmine and dramatic gardenias before descending into vanilla and tobacco shadows.
All these materials also create a bit of a beautiful and mysterious leathery oud accord illusion.
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DRUNK LOVERS by BORNTOSTANDOUT £200.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- cinnamon
- cognac
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
Inebriated with desire, mmmmm! Red berries in a sparkling swirl of aromatic juniper, clary sage and ginger, spiked with cognac and cardamom, infused with fragrant woods and resins. One sniff leads to another, and another, and another…
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Jany by Sora Dora £141.67
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- Key notes:
- apple
- apricot
- cinnamon
- osmanthus
- vanilla
- walnut
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
A mouth-watering gourmand inspired by the baking prowess of Jany, one of the daughters of Sora Dora flounder Antoine. We envision Jany busy in the kitchen, dusted in sugar and flour, preparing tarte tatin. The butter melts on the hot glass dish, dissolving brown sugar into syrup. The aroma swirls around the room, billows to the veranda, travels to the garden. Baked apples and cinnamon sticks merge into exhalations of puff pastry. Then come caramel, almonds and vanilla, powerful aromas that linger into the evening.
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Ladano by D:SOL MMXVI £116.67
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- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- civet
- ginger lily
- immortelle
- labdanum
- licorice
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
From the heart of the Mediterranean scrub, where the air hums with resin and sun-drenched leaves, Ladano rises — a fragrance shaped by the slow pulse of Cistus ladanifer. For centuries, this golden resin has been gathered from the wool of animals, breathing its scent into fabric and skin. Here, labdanum glows rather than burns — thick, balsamic, embracing. It’s animated by tickly aromatics: licorice, celery seed, cinnamon leaf and immortelle.
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Meek Passion by MINT £141.67
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- Key notes:
- banana
- cinnamon
- patchouli
- pineapple
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Purple line
Perfumer: Serge De Oliveira
An extravagant fruity perfume in which warm boozy spices (cinnamon and cloves) incite carefree fruit into jammy debauchery in some dense sweet patchouli setting. Check out the crazy banana explosion in the opening.
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The Sniff on Mint's Meek Passion:
"[it] is a scent for those who like their fragrances on the darker, more impolite and dirtier end of the spectrum. It evokes booze and sweat and smoke on the skin in its wear. The way the fragrance begins though is cheerful and totally unexpected making for an interesting juxtaposition."
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Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £70.83
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- caramel
- cinnamon
- powdery notes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen
The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.
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Baraonda by Nasomatto £108.33
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- Key notes:
- amber
- cinnamon
- peru balm
- rum
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Baronda is the perfume of hedonistic pleasures, of throwing caution to the wind, of no longer giving a f**k. Whisky and honey are the opening act here, loosening inhibitions and smoothing the way for a long cruise through cinnamon, immortelle, vanilla and resinous amber.
About Angelic Elixir by The Dua Brand
- How does Angelic Elixir differ from these similar fragrances?
- Angelic Elixir is distinguished by its aromatic spicy profile combining cinnamon, brandy, and oak with creamy vanilla and praline. Many similar fragrances share cinnamon and vanilla but differ in their use of smoky, fruity, or boozy notes, as well as the presence or absence of praline and oak.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
- Most of these fragrances, including Angelic Elixir, feature warm, spicy, and creamy notes that work well in cooler weather and evening settings. Some, like Lovely Problem and Ladano, introduce fresher or smokier facets that can also suit daytime wear.
- Which fragrance should I choose if I prefer less sweetness?
- Fragrances like Lovely Problem, 14 Juillet, and Baraonda offer smoky and leathery or resinous notes that reduce perceived sweetness compared to others with pronounced gourmand or fruity elements.