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 Double Dates by Skylar Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Double Dates by Skylar is an oriental spicy fragrance centred on rich, gourmand notes of brown sugar, dates and caramel. It balances the sweetness of caramel and brown sugar with the warm, fruity depth of dates, creating a sensual and indulgent scent. Anyone interested in fragrances with a sweet, spicy oriental character and edible gourmand accents should focus on these key notes for a similar olfactory experience.
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Beso Canalla by Beso Beach £120.83
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- Key notes:
- amber
- brown sugar
- caramel
- labdanum
- neroli
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
It’s a delectable amber with focus on the gourmand aspect of that ancient perfume recipe. Usually, an amber mix would require a resin (labdanum, benzoin, etc.), patchouli and vanilla. In Beso Canalla this sweet component often represented and highlighted by vanilla was extended to many dimensions. It starts with gently sweet bergamot, descends into caramelized a sugar accord in the heart and dries down into a sweet sandalwood and amber amalgamation.
In the Beso perfume trilogy this formula represents the relaxed afternoon when you have had your early morning swim and are now gathering energies for the night out ahead (chilling in the sweet shade with an ice cold orangeade, feet buried in warm sand).
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Bubble Tea by d'Annam £108.33
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- Key notes:
- black tea
- brown sugar
- milk accord
- tapioca
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- fruity
Inspired by Tawain’s blockbuster beverage: sweet milk tea shaken with tapioca pearls. This eau de parfum suggests the drink's complex flavors: roasted black tea, rich brown sugar, creamy milk and soft, chewy boba. A dusty, honeyed floral note lends sensuality.
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Crispy Porn by Ourte £95.83
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- coffee
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Ourte’s signature vanilla, inspired by toasted waffles and caramel popcorn. Coffee with nuts, coconut on top, soaked in the finest rum. With one dirty ingredient – castoreum – that sets your senses on fire. Live crispy, play naughty.
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Strawberry Mochi | いちご大福 by d'Annam £108.33
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- rice
- strawberry
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
The scent of rice,
fills my empty stomach,
the bright sun
- Kobayashi Issa
稲の香の
すき腹に入む
日影哉
- 小林一茶
Sticky rice and earthy-sweet red bean paste combine in an aroma profile reminiscent of popcorn. An understated strawberry permeates this comforting gourmand, enriched by vanilla and a touch of brown sugar.
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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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Camel by Zoologist £166.67
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- Key notes:
- dates
- frankincense
- myrrh
- oud
- Aromagroups:
- woody
“On a track through an unforgiving desert, starting point and destination are indistinguishable from one another. Terra-cotta hued dunes twist and writhe, their shapes ever shifting. Only the merciless sun and aloof constellations can be trusted to point the way. Weighed down by treasures; some tempting the eyes with their glittering sheen, others enticing with exotic aromas, the camel plods towards a far off marketplace. Water is but a dream now, the taste of sweet dates a distant memory. There is nothing but an endless ocean of sand.” - Zoologist.
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel.
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Kajal IV by Kajal £162.50
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- Key notes:
- dates
- leather
- rum
- smoke
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Spiritually, four symbolizes the wholeness of the universe, four elements, four seasons, four cardinal points, connecting us all. Kajal IV spirits us to the wilderness of the African savannah, drawing a straight line between the dawn of humans to our ever-expanding world. The undulating golden panorama caressed by sultry heat is expressed by date-sweetened leather, studded with cardamom and brushed with rum. Vanilla and musk softens and beckons.
Perfumer: Kevin Mathys
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Spring Festival | 春節 by d'Annam £108.33
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- Key notes:
- candied fruit
- dates
- mandarin
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Every year, millions across China journey home to reunite with family for Lunar New Year. Spring Festival captures this joyous season with notes of mandarin, plum blossom, and candied hawthorn. A scent of celebration and belonging.
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402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £50.00
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- Key notes:
- benzoin
- caramel
- fig
- freesia
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A sweet, ambery perfume with many shades of sweet packed into a single formula: heliotrope, vanilla, caramel, toffee and benzoin, all interlinked with a soft sandalwood theme.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 402 if you like sophisticated gourmands.
Perfumer for 402: Corinne Cachen.
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Calisson by Karzaz £57.50
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- Key notes:
- almond
- bergamot
- caramel
- milky nuance
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
Inspired by the traditional Provençal sweet Calisson, an almond-shaped paste of candied fruit topped with fondant icing. This edp launches with bergamot and sugary milk. Fresh orange blossom radiates from the heart, supported by a warm and creamy sandalwood. Base notes of caramel, vanilla and musk complete the mouth-watering effect.
About Double Dates by Skylar
- How does Double Dates differ from the other fragrances listed here?
- Double Dates focuses on a balanced oriental spicy gourmand blend of brown sugar, dates and caramel. Many others highlight just one or two of these notes but add distinct elements such as floral, resinous or smoky accords, resulting in different overall characters.
- Are these fragrances suitable for everyday wear?
- Most of these fragrances feature gourmand notes that can be versatile for casual or evening wear. However, some like Camel with oud or Vanille Glacé with spices may feel more intense and better suited to cooler weather or special occasions.
- What should I look for if I like the sweetness of Double Dates but want something fresher?
- Fragrances such as Bubble Tea and Strawberry Mochi incorporate fresh notes like black tea, milk accord or strawberry alongside brown sugar, providing a lighter, fresher take on the sweet gourmand theme.