ESSNCE I Am Vanilla: released in 2024, sweet, vanilla and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest ESSNCE I Am Vanilla dupe we found is PARIS CORNER Marshmallow Blush — 87% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best ESSNCE I Am Vanilla dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs ESSNCE I Am Vanilla | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARIS CORNER Marshmallow Blush | 87% | about $35 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Tubbees Strawberry Cheesecake | 81% | about $20 (−88%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | The Body Shop Vanilla | 80% | about $40 (−76%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Kayali Fragrances Vanilla | 28 | 78% | about $100 (−41%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Kayali Fragrances Vanilla | 28 All Over Body Spray | 75% | about $30 (−82%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the sweet, sugary essence of I Am Vanilla with a playful marshmallow twist that feels light and inviting on the skin.
It shares its sweet, fruity and powdery accords with ESSNCE I Am Vanilla, opens on Strawberry too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,363 community ratings.
Leans into the fruity and gourmand facets of the reference, offering a creamy strawberry and sugar profile that mirrors the original's playful character.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and fruity accords with ESSNCE I Am Vanilla, opens on Strawberry and Vanilla too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 260 community ratings.
Provides a straightforward, warm vanilla base that aligns with the core sweetness found in I Am Vanilla, perfect for layering.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with ESSNCE I Am Vanilla, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 639 community ratings.
Shares a similar warm, brown sugar and vanilla foundation that evokes the cozy, comforting dry-down of the reference perfume.
It shares its amber, sweet and woody accords with ESSNCE I Am Vanilla, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 11,953 community ratings.
A lighter, more accessible version of the popular vanilla profile that captures the same sweet, amber-infused warmth as the reference.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with ESSNCE I Am Vanilla, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 26 community ratings.
Tubbees Strawberry Cheesecake, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than ESSNCE I Am Vanilla.
PARIS CORNER Marshmallow Blush, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for ESSNCE I Am Vanilla.
PARIS CORNER Marshmallow Blush, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — PARIS CORNER Marshmallow Blush saves you about $200 a year against ESSNCE I Am Vanilla. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. PARIS CORNER Marshmallow Blush comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
ESSNCE I Am Vanilla notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-29.