The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
meets Vanille.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Ginger
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Penhaligon's The Ruthless Countess DorotheaConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Franck Boclet VanilleConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | United Kingdom | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Leading accords | fresh spicy · aromatic · cinnamon | citrus · vanilla · caramel |
| Notes unique to this record | Chinese Cinnamon Wood, Bergamot, Beeswax, Mate, Clary Sage, White Wine, Vanilla, Cashmeran | Lime, Grapefruit, Cardamom, Caramel, Flowers, Vanilla Absolute, Cedar, Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.24 · 195 votes | 3.31 · 492 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.39 · 247 votes | 2.34 · 577 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
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The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Vanille
Eau de parfum · France listing · 100 mL bottle
Alcohol denat. (sd alcohol 39-c), Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol
Undated manufacturer website declaration for the listed format. Check the packaging supplied for the list applicable to your batch.
Source: Franck Boclet official French product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed fresh spicy and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and vanilla direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.