Year: unknown
Notes: lemon, flowers, amber, Madagascan vanilla
With so many instances of déjà vu, currently plaguing the perfume industry, Vaniglia del Madagascar could be seen as a positive example of such a concerning trend. To be honest, it smells approximately 99% identical to Vanitas by Profumum. Now, that's not to say Farmacia SS. Annunziata copied Profumum's effort (since there's no information to substantiate which one was released first) but you would have to be either suffering from OCD or a complete vanilla fanatic to own both of these.
Looking at the listed notes for both (which isn't really saying much) the main difference between them is largely down to their respective bases: where Vaniglia del Madagascar uses amber (that's hardly discernible), Vanitas employs myrrh and sandalwood (they are noticeable but rather subtle). The drydown of Vanitas also possesses a slightly dark and brooding undertone (courtesy of the myrrh) but, apart from that, they both smell pretty much the same.
Overall, there are only two significant distinctions between them: price and projection. Vaniglia del Madagascar does possess sufficient (albeit very moderate) sillage but, while being a parfum extrait, it's unable to match the toxic Eau de Parfum sillage of Vanitas. As for price, Vaniglia del Madagascar is a lot cheaper but that's not to say its overall quality is inferior, as they are both of a similar high standard.
Personally, the intense opulence of Vanitas is much preferred. However, if you care for a far softer alternative to Vanitas or would simply prefer a cheaper option (once you've accepted that both projection and longevity will be somewhat inferior), Vaniglia del Madagascar would make an excellent choice.
Therefore, based on personal tastes, Vaniglia del Madagascar is very good but Vanitas is more satisfying. Still, it comes highly recommended and is one of the best straightforward vanilla scents currently available.
Looking at the listed notes for both (which isn't really saying much) the main difference between them is largely down to their respective bases: where Vaniglia del Madagascar uses amber (that's hardly discernible), Vanitas employs myrrh and sandalwood (they are noticeable but rather subtle). The drydown of Vanitas also possesses a slightly dark and brooding undertone (courtesy of the myrrh) but, apart from that, they both smell pretty much the same.
Overall, there are only two significant distinctions between them: price and projection. Vaniglia del Madagascar does possess sufficient (albeit very moderate) sillage but, while being a parfum extrait, it's unable to match the toxic Eau de Parfum sillage of Vanitas. As for price, Vaniglia del Madagascar is a lot cheaper but that's not to say its overall quality is inferior, as they are both of a similar high standard.
Personally, the intense opulence of Vanitas is much preferred. However, if you care for a far softer alternative to Vanitas or would simply prefer a cheaper option (once you've accepted that both projection and longevity will be somewhat inferior), Vaniglia del Madagascar would make an excellent choice.
Therefore, based on personal tastes, Vaniglia del Madagascar is very good but Vanitas is more satisfying. Still, it comes highly recommended and is one of the best straightforward vanilla scents currently available.
