Vanilla Perfumes

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Vanilla fragrances are easy to fall in love with, which is why they're some of the most popular scents we stock. Warm, soft and sweet, fragrances built around vanilla notes are both gentle and memorable, which is part of why vanilla shows up so often as a base note even in perfumes that aren't marketed as vanilla-forward. The best vanilla perfumes tend to be the ones that add a twist to this classic note, whether that's through florals, spice, or woods, which is why our range is worth exploring rather than sticking to the obvious pick. If you're shopping for someone else, our guide to vanilla fragrances for men and our guide to cruelty-free perfumes are worth a look too.

Floral and vanilla fragrances

Vanilla can be made light and summery with the addition of floral notes. A good example is the Juliette Has A Gun Vanilla Vibes EDP, an amber fragrance with a relaxed, beachy feel thanks to its blend of salty and vanilla notes. For something more floral and gourmand, the Lancôme Idôle Nectar EDP pairs vanilla with rose, caramel and popcorn for a sweeter, more playful take on the note.

Rich and spiced vanilla fragrances

For something deeper, vanilla works well layered with darker, spicier notes. The Mancera Xplicit Vanilla blends Mexican vanilla with dark chocolate and brown sugar, backed by oud, sandalwood and amber, for a bold scent that suits cooler nights. It's an intense fragrance, so a little tends to go a long way, and it works well as an evening or occasion scent rather than an everyday spray.

Sandalwood and vanilla fragrances

Sandalwood brings out a woodier, more grounded side of vanilla. Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods combines Australian oud, vanilla, sandalwood and tobacco for a rich, luxurious scent that leans unisex and works well layered over other fragrances too. For a dedicated men's option in the same vein, the Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Le Parfum pairs vanilla and woods with black pepper and orange blossom for a sensual, velvety finish that still reads as unmistakably vanilla underneath, rather than getting lost among the spicier notes.