These Vanilla Perfumes Will Have You Smelling Like A Snack

If there’s a scent that’s universally beloved in all its different forms, it’s vanilla. The fragrance note is alluring and timeless and is more versatile than most people think. It can be cloying and sweet or warm and inviting at the same time. There are many vanilla fragrances out there that offer more than just a gourmand experience. They can be spicy, sweet, earthy, warm, floral and fresh. If you want to give vanilla scents a go, there’s a scent out there based on your perfume preferences.

The universal appeal makes it the perfect scent to gift as it’s really hard to go wrong with a vanilla perfume. It’s also a great addition to any perfume collection as it can work across seasons and pair well with other fragrances and notes.

If you’re looking for a vanilla perfume to add to your arsenal, take a look at our selection…

Best Vanilla Perfumes To Try

Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau De Parfum

This popular perfume is a part of the collection launched by Huda Beauty co-founder Mona Kattan. Its sweet vanilla and jasmine notes are balanced with a deep and rich base of amber, musk, patchouli and brown sugar. (Buy it here)

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau De Parfum

A perfect scent for when the temperature drops, this one packs a powerful punch with its sweet and smokey notes. The opulent fragrance, however, is an acquired taste and could either be your favourite scent in the whole world or something too heady to handle. (Buy it here)

Love, Don’t Be Shy by Killian

Rihanna’s go-to perfume smells like a candy store explosion. Its base notes of vanilla, sugar, caramel and musk, make this a decadent and rich scent that is perfect for anyone who wants to smell sweet and leave behind a memorable impression. (Buy it here)

Sol de Janeiro Brazillian Crush Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist

A classic everyday pick for vanilla lovers, this will remind you of Summer days on the beach. Its notes of vanilla, pistachio and salted caramel can layer well with other notes of your choice and have you smell like a dream. (Buy it here)

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

Warm and sensual, YSL’s Black Opium is a no-brainer for date nights. The rich and seductive notes of coffee and vanilla are complemented by the burst of freshness provided by the orange blossom, pear, and jasmine notes. (Buy it here)

Diptyque Eau Duelle

If you like your desserts to have a kick of spice then don’t think twice before going for this one. The Bourbon Vanilla pairs well with peppercorn to give an easy-to-wear vanilla scent that’s far from cloying and sweet. (Buy it here)

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum

This bestselling fragrance is amongst the first gourmand scents created in the world. Be warned, it’s a powerful and sweet scent that doesn’t skimp on the sweet part. Its ingredients include vanilla, melon, cotton candy, cassia, bergamot, honey, peach, tonka bean, patchouli, caramel dark chocolate, and apricot. (Buy it here)

Christian Dior’s Vanilla Diorama

If you want to smell like a Parisian dessert, look no further than Dior’s Vanilla Diorama. The light and citrussy scent was inspired, and named after, the diorama gourmand. It was a pastry created specifically for Christian Dior by the restaurant Maxim in Paris. (Buy it here)

Jo Malone London Vetiver and Golden Vanilla Cologne

This earthy and warm vanilla scent is spicy and intense. With notes of cardamom, vetiver bourbon, and vanilla bourbon, the perfume is perfect for people who don’t like overly sweet scents but are a sucker for intense scents that have underlying notes of sweetness. (Buy it here)