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 Felina by New Notes Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Felina by New Notes is an oriental vanilla fragrance that unfolds with rich coffee, caramel, and cocoa, softened by a creamy milk accord and warm vanilla. Accents of cinnamon, coconut, and powdery notes enhance its sweet and spicy heart, while sandalwood, tonka beans, tobacco, and frankincense add depth and smokiness. Juniper, musk, and amber round out the base, creating a complex, sensual scent. Those drawn to gourmand oriental vanillas with a balance of sweetness, spice, and smoky warmth will find Felina distinctive.
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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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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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French Macaron by Karzaz £57.50
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- Key notes:
- caramel
- macarons
- milk accord
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
French Macaron captures the essence of its namesake French pastry. The opening notes of warm milk and almond offer a comforting sensation, like a freshly baked macaron. The heart reveals a fruity raspberry, balanced by a biscuit note. The caramel and vanilla base is a sweet and smooth sign-off.
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SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £133.33
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
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Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £141.67
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- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- coffee
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
From LO’s Parfum Intense collection, this is an amber with the darkness turned up to 11. There’s no white space here, just expensive raw materials piled high. Its vibrant opening with fruity notes is enriched by the bitterness of coffee, deepening into a powerful chorus of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. And this valley is a deep one, a soft black expanse of leather, nagarmotha and patchouli, cushioned by a dirtier-than-usual amber.
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PG10 Aomassaï by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale £116.67
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- Key notes:
- caramel
- coffee
- incense
- tolu balm
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Aomassaï is a combination of amer (French for bitter), oriental and Maasai (a reference to the fact that the fragrance had been inspired by Africa with its dry seasons and bushfires as well as voodoo magic). All the ingredients come in some kind of roasted, grilled or burnt state to create a somber and bitter fragrance, a perfect “olfactory bitterness”.
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NUTS (formerly known as HAPPY NUTS) by BORNTOSTANDOUT £133.33
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- Key notes:
- caramel
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- pistachio
- sesame
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Perfumer: Margaux le Paih-Guérin
Technically tonka are nuts as they come from a tree (whereas a bean is a seed of a legume). ‘Tonka beans’ is a misnomer but also phrase used to refer to them in perfumery, cooking, etc. In Happy Nuts tonka is key note contributing to the delicious nuts roasted in caramel fragrant idea. The name could be a suggestive euphemism or just a reference to tonka being promoted to their accurate botanical rank – nuts.
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No. 21 – Magnolia Underground by Binet-Papillon £179.17
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- magnolia
- milk accord
- Aromagroups:
- woody
The creamy lemon-vanilla of magnolia joins forces with the gourmand glamour of a grand cru coffee liquor. Rich, sweet and deep, set aglow with a ribbon of fluffy musk.
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Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £162.50
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- dark chocolate
- incense
- saffron
- tobacco
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
A socially acceptable way to smell like you spend your downtime writhing naked in milky melted chocolate, spiced with saffron, smoked by tobacco, caressed by vanilla. Cue eyes-rolling-back-in-their-head pleasure for anyone who smells you.
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Alambar by Laboratorio Olfattivo £87.50
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- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- cinnamon
- cocoa
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Perfumer: Enrico Buccella
A tribute to an icon and its amber-scented world – amber, ambar, alambre, ambra, ambrum, ambarum, Alambar. Built around a spiced cinnamon and honeyed vanilla heart of sublime quality, subtle tones have been amplified. Shimmering and slightly peppered bergamot reveals the full spectrum of the amber’s gourmand, floral, leathery and spicy notes. Its woody character is reinforced by addictive cocoa and the enveloping layers bring a warm mystical aura.
About Felina by New Notes
- How does Felina by New Notes differ from these similar fragrances?
- Felina combines oriental vanilla with a complex blend of coffee, caramel, cocoa, spices, and smoky elements like tobacco and frankincense. While the listed fragrances share some of these notes, Felina uniquely balances creamy milk accords with powdery and resinous facets, offering a richer and more layered scent profile.
- Which fragrances here are the best for someone who enjoys smoky notes?
- Fragrances like Anti-Blues, PG10 Aomassaï, and Amberbomb emphasise smoky and resinous notes such as incense, tobacco, and patchouli, making them suitable choices for those who appreciate smoky oriental vanillas.
- Are all these fragrances sweet and gourmand like Felina?
- Most of these fragrances share Felina’s sweet and gourmand qualities, featuring notes like vanilla, caramel, cocoa, and coffee. However, some also include fresh or spicy twists, so the sweetness varies in intensity and character across the selection.