Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus: released in 2025, vanilla, amber and sweet, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus dupe we found is MAISON ASRAR Vanilla Aura — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAISON ASRAR Vanilla Aura | 85% | about $30 (−87%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Nebras | 83% | about $25 (−89%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel | 83% | about $25 (−89%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Eclaire | 82% | about $30 (−87%) | 7h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 81% | about $40 (−82%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Evokes the sugary vanilla and warm lactonic character of Vanilla Circus, wrapping the wearer in a sweet, comforting aura.
It shares its vanilla, amber and powdery accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 686 community ratings.
Delivers a creamy, sugary vanilla profile reminiscent of Vanilla Circus, enhanced by warm amber and soft cocoa nuances.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and warm spicy accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 6,118 community ratings.
Shares a similar rich gourmand sweetness with heavy touches of honey and vanilla, echoing the decadent feel of Vanilla Circus.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,763 community ratings.
Surrounds the senses with a heavy, lactonic sweetness that mirrors the creamy milk and honey depth of Vanilla Circus.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and lactonic accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus, opens on Milk too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 9,759 community ratings.
Leans into a potent sweet and warm spicy intensity that shares the rich amber-heavy footprint found in Vanilla Circus.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Nebras, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus.
MAISON ASRAR Vanilla Aura, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — MAISON ASRAR Vanilla Aura saves you about $280 a year against Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.