Best Not That Vanilla by Good Chemistry Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Not That Vanilla by Good Chemistry is an oriental fragrance that balances bright bergamot with rich cocoa and warm amber, all softened by a smoky nuance. This creates a scent that is both indulgent and intriguing, leaning towards a deeper, luxurious experience rather than a straightforward sweet vanilla. Those drawn to its blend should focus on fragrances that combine citrus freshness with gourmand and resinous elements for a similar layered effect.
Alambar by Laboratorio Olfattivo £87.50
- 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.
PG04 Musc Maori by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale £116.67
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- cocoa
- milk chocolate
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
Musc Maori is built around the contrast of dark melting sweetness of cocoa beans absolute, bittter bergamot and silver foil of white musk.
565 by SweDoft £100.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- dark musks
- incense
- oud
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- woody
5 citrus notes.
6 fruity notes.
5 rare perfume notes including musk and amber.
565 is a number from one curious story. The protagonist was neither that handsome nor rich, but his name was Casanova. 565 is the number of ladies who had a relationship with Casanova during his life.
The perfume is an indulgence of sweet and showy radiance: candied bergamot peel soaked in amber, with a pinch of animalic musks.
Ambre Royal by Ormonde Jayne £195.83
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- osmanthus
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Time-honoured accord of roses and jasmine with dashing notes of orange blossom and bergamot but veers away and deepens with patchouli, cedar wood and fanned with a big hearted warm amber molecule, expertly synergised to create a perfectly balanced but hypnotic and opulent perfume.
Ambre Royal is to be treasured and trusted for it is both strong and sensual, warm but powerful.
Angel Dust by Fugazzi £116.67
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- cashmeran
- powdery nuance
The sheer and snuggly notes of Angel Dust blend together to celebrate quiet seduction. Its cushioned sensuality is elevated by cashmeran, the “velvet molecule” beloved for its suggestion of intimacy. Angel Dust doesn’t need to scream to get attention, but simply attracts it.
Bel Air by Molinard £54.17
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- jasmine
- mandarin
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- spicy
A floral flight of a thousand fragrances from the Pays de Grasse.
Bel Air, in a contemporary interpretation, exalts the most exquisite flowers of Grasse in a sumptuous, luminous bouquet.
A fragrance in which Centifolia rose, jasmine, tuberose, iris, violet, and mimosa bloom sensuously, eternally. A genuine jewel of light, the bottle is a faithful replica of its predecessor, now tenderly tinged with coral. Bel Air, inspired by an idyllic garden, enchants the eye and heart with its petite pastel flask that radiates intensely bucolic beauty.
Elisa by Marie Jeanne £91.67
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- davana
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
A fresh-out-of-the shower fragrance, conjuring soft skin dabbed dry with a plush cotton towel, sunshine-fluffed from the laundry line. Elisa elevates yuzu and candied bergamot away from straight lemon sherbet with beguiling florals: Indian davana and Tunisian orange blossom. Sensual sandalwood, musk and benzoin upholster the innocence with knowingness. A scent to make you feel happy, safe and sunny.
Gingembre by Molinard £54.17
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- mandarin
- verbena
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
The essence of exoticism at your fingertips, a bewitching siren song beckoning you to faraway lands - ginger possesses intoxicating, invigorating richness, now passionately interpreted in a duality of warm, utterly addictive notes.
Gingembre is a subtle alliance of the freshness of bergamot and mandarin and the frenzy of spicy notes of ginger and nutmeg. A musky, amber sillage follows this sweet-scented romance, giving this olfactory embrace sensual warmth.
A raw-material infusion, that is filled with promise!
Inner War by Ourte £95.83
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- candy floss
- coconut
- labdanum
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
The never-ending war between what you “should” do and what you want to do. Where being loyal to your dreams and desires clashes with societal expectations. Well, here’s where the conflict ends. Inner War is an amber carnival of too-muchness, a stop at the candy floss stand, a ravenous kiss on the big wheel. This extrait is a billowing cloud of talcum powder and almond, suggesting delicate heliotrope. Curling like tendrils into the air is a phantom, licorice-like anise, adding freshness and subtle weirdness. Rose supplies the syrupy “mmmmm” that glues together ambroxan, vanilla and patchouli.
St. Paul's by Exaltatum £108.33
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style.
The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline.
The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base.
About Not That Vanilla by Good Chemistry
- How does Not That Vanilla differ from other vanilla fragrances?
- Not That Vanilla is not a typical vanilla scent; it combines bergamot, cocoa, amber, and smoke, creating a warm, slightly smoky oriental fragrance rather than a straightforward sweet vanilla. It balances freshness and gourmand elements with resinous warmth.
- Which fragrances here share the smoky character of Not That Vanilla?
- 565 by SweDoft and St. Paul's by Exaltatum incorporate incense and smoky resins, offering a more intense smoky experience. Alambar adds a spicy warmth with cinnamon, which gives a different but complementary depth to the smoke note.
- Are these fragrances suitable for those seeking a fresh scent?
- Several options such as Ambre Royal, Angel Dust, Elisa, and Inner War introduce fresh or powdery elements alongside amber and bergamot. These provide fresher variations compared to Not That Vanilla’s warm and smoky profile.









