Powdery Vanilla vs Good Fortune
Dossier vs Viktor & Rolf
Two different vanilla Eau de Parfums: Powdery Vanilla combines vanilla with woods, musks and brown sugar; Good Fortune pairs vanilla with jasmine and aromatic fennel. Dossier names Phlur Vanilla Skin as Powdery Vanilla’s inspiration.
| Powdery Vanilla | Good Fortune | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dossier | Viktor & Rolf |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | feminine |
| Top Notes | pink pepper, apple | fennel, gentian |
| Heart Notes | lily of the valley, brown sugar, white woods | jasmine |
| Base Notes | vanilla, sandalwood, musks, benzoin | bourbon vanilla |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter, spring | spring, summer, fall |
What People Say
Dossier Powdery Vanilla
Some wearers enjoy its woody vanilla character without finding it excessively sweet.
One vanilla fan particularly enjoys its smoky depth.
One owner finds it too strong, sweet and artificial-smelling for frequent wear.
Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune
Some wearers enjoy the jasmine, lightly spiced vanilla and fennel combination.
One wearer who usually avoids jasmine-forward perfume finds this one appealing enough to consider another bottle.
One wearer finds the vanilla too cloying alongside the strong jasmine.
Another finds the herbal character too prominent, even as the scent becomes sweeter and smoother.
The Verdict
Choose Powdery Vanilla for a woody vanilla with apple, brown sugar and musks. Choose Good Fortune for jasmine and vanilla with a fennel-and-gentian opening. Sweetness and strength can divide wearers of either: one Powdery Vanilla owner finds it too strong and sweet, while one Good Fortune wearer finds its jasmine-vanilla combination cloying. Sample the one whose notes suit you before buying a full bottle.
Dossier Powdery Vanilla
Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune