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 Nabatieh by French Avenue Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Nabatieh by French Avenue is an oriental vanilla fragrance blending warm spices and rich gourmand elements. Cardamom, almond, and cinnamon introduce a spicy opening, while dates and coffee add a deep, roasted sweetness. Orris root and patchouli provide a powdery, earthy base, balanced by smoky accords and smooth vanilla and tonka bean warmth. Those drawn to Nabatieh will appreciate fragrances that combine spicy, sweet, and smoky elements with a creamy vanilla finish.
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Tonka Kumaru by Atelier Materi £191.67
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- Key notes:
- almond
- barley
- cardamom
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Kumaru is the name of the tree that produces the star of this composition: the incredibly expressive tonka bean. This sensual and comforting fragrance is built around this versatile material in all its facets: woody, balsamic, vanillic and almondy, with hints of tobacco and hay. Cardamom, roasted barley and amber add a gourmand texture that shimmers between touchable and lickable. Musks heighten the addictive quality.
Perfumer: Céline Perdriel
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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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Iris Poulsard by Danner & Flemming £233.33
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- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cocoa
- mandarin
- orris (iris root)
- raspberry
- Aromagroups:
- vintage/old school
- woody
Named after a very old native red grape variety from the French Jura, this sophisticated gourmand iris is built on an exceptionally high concentration of Bavarian iris germanica. This iris glows with woody and fruity-floral notes — and hints of cocoa and coffee. The effect is enhanced with essential oils of cedar wood, green mandarin and cinnamon absolute, resulting in a luxury treat that feels indulgent and comforting at the same time.
Perfumer: Antoinie Lie
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Iris Coffee by Cherigan £133.33
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- Key notes:
- cardamom
- coffee
- leather
- orris (iris root)
- suede
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Iris Coffee is a sophisticated sip of beautifully-bitter coffee with a cardamom bite. An undercurrent of jasmine lends voluptuousness, while powdery iris, tonka bean and musk steer the composition towards leather. Stimulating and comforting.
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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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Lumiere Blanche by Olfactive Studio £116.67
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- Key notes:
- almond
- cardamom
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- transparent
- woody
It’s a tender and enveloping perfume, sort of a comforting cocoon of milky mildness and cold spices.
It evokes the sweltering heat from the sun at the zenith, which erases colors, leaving only a blinding white hue; it surprises with its spicy freshness.
For its creator ‘Lumière Blanche is a fragrance with beautifully contrasting hot and cold notes’.
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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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Moth by Zoologist £166.67
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- cinnamon
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- heliotrope
- honey
- incense
- orris (iris root)
- rose
- saffron
- smoke
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba
Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.
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Spezie by Lorenzo Villoresi £108.33
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- Key notes:
- bay
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- coriander
- cypress
- rosemary
- sage
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- spicy
The green, relaxing scents of the Tuscan countryside blend with the liveliness of exotic spices. Cypress and Cinnamon, Bay and Pepper, Tomato and Cardamom leaves all dance together to create a rich, fresh, unique fragrance.
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White by Comme Des Garcons £83.33
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- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cloves
- coriander
- lily-of-the-valley
- marigold
- nutmeg
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.
About Nabatieh by French Avenue
- How does Nabatieh differ from the perfumes listed here?
- Nabatieh combines warm spices, smoky accords, and a creamy oriental vanilla base with rich gourmand elements like dates and coffee. Most listed fragrances share some notes but vary in emphasis, ranging from fresher or powderier to more leathery or resinous profiles, without replicating Nabatieh’s exact balance.
- What are the key notes that define Nabatieh’s scent?
- Nabatieh is defined by cardamom, almond, cinnamon, dates, coffee, smoke, orris root, patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean, and cedarwood. This creates a spicy, sweet, smoky, and creamy oriental vanilla fragrance.
- Can I find a fragrance with a similar smoky vanilla character to Nabatieh?
- Fragrances such as Lovely Problem and 14 Juillet share cinnamon, smoke, and vanilla notes with Nabatieh, offering smoky vanilla profiles. However, each has unique additional notes that affect their overall character.