Drowning in Vanilla

8.0 / 10 106 Ratings
A popular perfume by The Dua Brand for women and men. The release year is unknown. The scent is sweet-gourmand. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production. The perfume is vegan according to the manufacturer.
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Main accords

Sweet
Gourmand
Creamy
Citrus
Spicy

Fragrance Notes

VanillaVanilla BenzoinBenzoin BergamotBergamot AmbergrisAmbergris CardamomCardamom Green notesGreen notes Turkish roseTurkish rose BlackcurrantBlackcurrant CedarwoodCedarwood MuskMusk PatchouliPatchouli Pink pepperPink pepper SandalwoodSandalwood Thai gingerThai ginger
Ratings
Scent
8.0106 Ratings
Longevity
8.593 Ratings
Sillage
8.294 Ratings
Bottle
5.9103 Ratings
Value for money
7.651 Ratings
Submitted by EvilCat · last update on 10/19/2025.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Inspired Expression collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Janazafir

6 Reviews
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Janazafir
Helpful Review 12  
The Suffering of the Young Vanilla Addict
It had to come to this.
Yes, it had to come to the point where I would one day fall victim to a disappointing blind buy. Now I sit here after more than two months of waiting and I am more than disappointed. My expectations were undoubtedly far too high and yet I feel cheated. Cheated by myself. I, the greatest vanilla lover on this planet, do not like a vanilla fragrance. How is that even possible?
One word, six letters.
Ginger, the component I hoped to not perceive too strongly, unfortunately dominates the entire scent progression for me. The vanilla sadly plays only second or rather fourth fiddle.
Nevertheless, I must say that the vanilla note itself simply smells beautifully of vanilla pudding and had it not been for this aggressive ginger note, we would have definitely become very good friends.
But as they say in Shakespeare's Hamlet: Lirum, Larum!
In summary, I would say that the fragrance SMELLS VERY strongly of ginger/citrus notes and if you like that, you can be happy, because Dua fragrances truly impress with excellent sillage and longevity.
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Insa

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Insa
Insa
Very helpful Review 14  
Vanilla-Lemon Mousse Dream
My vanilla heart is opening up!
Or rather, my vanilla-lemon mousse heart. Because the scent DNA comes surprisingly close to Ani (Nishane)!
I really like it, especially since it contains almost only fragrance notes that I enjoy and can easily detect:
Bergamot, vanilla, fresh ginger, a bit of cardamom like in Layton or Intoxicated, patchouli, and amber.
It's clear that I like this.
Very well composed or rather copied.
Fortunately, I hardly notice any sandalwood and cedarwood.
Drowning in Vanilla is soft, sweet, and sits gently on the skin. At the same time, it is quite noticeable (I realized this even before spraying when I sniffed the decant).

Dua Fragrances has not disappointed me so far. Not here either.
Test recommendation!
The longevity has already been mentioned here ;)
8 Comments
StenLaurel

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StenLaurel
Helpful Review 13  
I am a Lemon Sorbet
Have you ever had egg in your beard? As a woman, probably not. Dried egg yolk? Or egg white? You don’t have a beard, but you know what I mean? You recognize this smell? A bit like iron? A bit yuck? When you curl your upper lip? A sink with warm water would be welcome right now? Warm water and soap?

Are you adding lemon to the mix? Like lemon in lemon sorbet? A bit dried out? Like from the day before yesterday? Then you are on the right track. Maybe not exactly the right track for your new "signature". But on the right path to an idea of how this Ani homage smells. Not right away. But shortly after. Just after the top note dissipates. However, it lasts particularly long. And makes itself known. HS is what they call it. Rated on a scale from 1 to 10. "Drowning in Vanilla" reaches an 11 here.

"I read beautiful complex vanilla." Complex, yes. When you consider the 13 or 14 listed ingredients. Egg is not listed. Lemon neither. Well, bergamot. At least. Beautiful vanilla … let’s say … can be seen in different ways. The vanilla can’t help it. For the egg, for example.

Definitely not a blind buy candidate. Especially not for a blind date. Not that it wouldn’t work with the neighbor.
22 Comments
Akuza

3 Reviews
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Akuza
6  
Unisex? I don't think so
Overall, a very nice scent. Smells like a vanilla-lemon cake, but why would a man want to smell like a vanilla-lemon cake? For me, the fragrance is far too feminine, and I can't imagine wearing such a scent in any situation. In my opinion, this fragrance is only suitable for women.

On my girlfriend, it smells very good. H&S is top! Dua typical. But I advise men to first order a sample, as the scent is very feminine.
4 Comments
Duftedana

8 Reviews
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Duftedana
8  
Complex Vanilla
Ginger is strongly noticeable at the top. The vanilla rises quickly and is surrounded by this bitterness. The pepper is distinctly perceptible. After a few minutes, the scent becomes softer and the notes blend together. Over time, the woody notes join in, transforming the fragrance into a beautiful woody vanilla scent.

A multifaceted vanilla fragrance.
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5
Don't hit me, I find it better than the original.
It develops much nicer on my skin and lasts forever.
Beautifully angular and edgy.
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9
A very successful dupe. A bit fresher and citrusy at the start, but everything is balanced. Longevity & sillage are gigantic. Really good!
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10
3
Vanilla scent with edges & corners! Amber, musk, woods, and spices play with vanilla for a bet. Much less citrusy than Ani. The scent lasts FOREVER!
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3
Beautifully tangy lemon cake with a hint of vanilla, soft green notes, and a great sandalwood musk base. 1:1 Ani for me.
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8
Lemon cake like the original with DUA's typical longevity. Great!
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5 years ago
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2
Lemon-vanilla combination of the highest class!! Performance, H+S Dua typically impressive.
Close to Ani...very brilliantly done....I love it...
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4
Starts with artificial citrus + lots of ginger. The creamy pudding is yellow + flavored with aroma - vanillin. I prefer real vanilla.
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2
Very nice fresh, creamy vanilla-ginger combo. Use with caution.
The original Ani is overall a bit finer and nicer.
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1
Ohhh you sweet vanilla cookie. In the development, an absolute knockout scent. Very unique!
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7
I usually don't like vanilla. But the citrus makes it absolutely amazing. It smells like a lemon-vanilla slice and I love it!
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