It’s rather easy to go wrong with a vanilla fragrance. You want a scent that is youthful yet sophisticated, rather than cloying and headache-inducing. The goal is to find that yummy sweetness that reminds you of the cosy warmth inside your favourite bakery without actually smelling like a cupcake!
The best way to do that is to find a vanilla scent that is layered with floral, citrus, musky and other richer notes to strike that perfect balance. Take a look at some of our picks of vanilla fragrances…
Elizabeth Arden White Tea Vanilla Orchid Eau De Parfum Spray
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This vanilla-infused perfume with bright hints of lemon and quince is warm and comforting. Perfumer Gil Clavien, who is the nose behind this scent describes the inspiration for White Tea Vanilla Orchid, where he “wanted to capture the moment of pure tranquillity and comfort, like cosying up under a soft blanket.” The fragrance is a warm indulgence of soothing tea, sensual vanilla orchids and woody musks that blend for a smooth and serene escape.
Burberry BRIT for HER Eau de Toilette
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A lighter interpretation of the timeless Burberry Brit fragrance, this is a candied floral fragrance that is sensual and addictive. It features notes of crisp, icy pear, sugared almond and intense vanilla.
Guerlain Mon Guerlain Intense Eau De Parfum
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Mon Guerlain is a tribute to the modern woman and is inspired by Angelina Jolie. With the Eau de Parfum Intense, Mon Guerlain continues to explore the many facets of femininity and invites women to affirm their differences and individuality. The fragrance has stronger hints of vanilla as compared to the original Mon Guerlain along with those of lavender, mandarin orange, bergamot, patchouli, and white musk.
Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21
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Think creamy sandalwood, sweet white florals, and milky coconut, all mixed with vanilla bourbon. This fragrance evokes that sense of freedom from reality, transporting you to your perfect world, your ‘utopia’. Did you also know the numbers on Kayali’s perfumes indicate the rounds of formula modifications that went into creating the fragrance, so this particular one had 21 modifications!
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau De Parfum
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Tom Ford’s affection for London inspired this scent which is reminiscent of an English gentlemen’s club, with spicy notes. The fragrance features creamy tonka bean, vanilla, cocoa, dry fruit accords and sweet wood sap for a modern, opulent, and warm impression of confidence & power.
Estee Lauder Infinite Sky Eau De Parfum Spray
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Infinite Sky is an addictive amber spicy fragrance and a lovely addition to the brand’s Rich Spices & Leather fragrance family. Here, sensuality radiates from the scent of Sichuan pepper from China and is enveloped by the smoky sweetness of Madagascar vanilla and smouldering leatherwood.
Victoria’s Secret Tease Crème Cloud Eau de Parfum
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Soft and dreamy, this is an amber vanilla fragrance for women. An extension of Victoria’s Secret’s iconic Tease fragrance, this EDP starts with a creamy, light-as-air whipped vanilla meringue sweetness and is followed by a floral heart of exotic santal flower of the sandalwood tree. Its base notes feature sheer amber and a bare musk accord that add the much-needed warmth.
Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense
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This deliciously sensual scent is an amber woody fragrance for women and men. It starts off with a dash of cardamom and the freshness of grapefruit tea followed by earthy vetiver and precious vanilla bourbon.
