Vanilla-scented perfumes have a timeless spirit. Although perfumers and brands have experimented with various sweet scents, vanilla has stayed ground. Vanilla scents are known to evoke memories of eating at a favorite cafe or passing near a bakery.
However, vanilla-scented perfumes have gone beyond just gourmand scents. Perfume brands have experimented with other ingredients in combination, including sandalwood, musk, cocoa, and many more. Whether you are looking for a perfume that reminds you of a bakery treat, or a fragrance that has a more sophisticated scent, we have you covered.
7 Vanilla-scented perfumes that are a must-try in 2024
Not all fragrances are made equal, especially vanilla-scented perfumes. This is especially true for extracting vanilla and using it in perfumes. Depending on the quality of the vanilla, you can receive a perfume with a cheap smell or one with a blend of sweet, spicy, and floral scents. We have curated a list of 7 vanilla-scented perfumes that will restore your faith in vanilla as the primary base.
1.Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum
One of the few launches by Kayali, this perfume has a brown sugar-vanilla fragrance. If you are looking for a perfume that has a mature vanilla scent and yet has gourmand aspects, this can be a good choice. Some users have reported mixed preferences for this perfume. Although they like the fragrance they have noted that it smells different from vanilla.
Price: $138 on Kayali
2. Dior Vanilla Diorama
A warm, light, and yet refreshing fragrance that is an ode to Vanilla Diorama pastry created for Christian Dior at the Maxim's, a restaurant in Paris, this one incorporates Vanilla from Madagascar and offers a luxurious sweet, and warm scent. The perfume meets the purpose of smelling and reminding of a dessert.
Price: $480 for 125 ml
3. Essential Parfums Divine Vanille
A combination of sweetness and spice for someone who stays away from purely sweet-smelling perfumes. Essential Parfums Divine Vanille is another spicy vanilla-scented perfume on the list. The perfume includes other ingredients like cinnamon, sage, and black pepper.
Price: $89 on Essentials Parfums
4. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
A sophisticated Tom Ford scent that can linger for hours. If you are in the mood for a luxury scent, this vanilla parfum hits all the right notes. A combination of warm and spicey notes makes it perfect for a date night. The brand has introduced other parfums with vanilla as the base notes, such as Tom Ford Vanilla Fatale and Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
Price: $195 for 30 ml
5. Yves Saint Laurent Opium Le Parfum
The Yves Saint Laurent Opium Le Parfum combines the freshness of white flowers with the warmth of four types of vanilla and coffee. A classic yet powerful scent that lasts for many hours and is perfect for everyday wear.
Price: $185 for 90 ml
6. Phlur Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum
The Phlur Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum is a sophisticated perfume. The fragrance smells sweet but not sugary-sweet. The perfume lasts long and has a tinge of woodiness to it. Base notes include vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin, and agarwood. The fragrance was recently launched in a travel-friendly kit, including a body mist and skin deodorant.
Price: $99 on Sephora
7. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Sol de Janeiro is known for its mists that remind you of a beachy summer. The Cheirosa opens with warm scents of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. While it is a mist, the fragrance lasts for a long time and delicately balances the sweetness of vanilla.
Price: $38 on Sephora
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Vanilla-scented perfumes don't always appeal to the masses, but there has been a recent rise in their popularity. If you are someone who wants to be reminded of fresh bakery products, these perfumes are the best for you.
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