40 community ratings

Vanilla Smoke

Name: Vanilla Smoke
Brand: Phlur

Perfumer: Arnaud Winter

2025UnisexModern

6.8/ 10

Community score
40 ratings

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Phlur Vanilla Smoke is a unisex scent that ties the smoky edge of birch and pink pepper to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, and it suits autumn and winter evenings.

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How does it perform?

From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Birch Pink pepper Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

White cocoa

Tonka bean Vanilla Cashmere

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Peru balsam Amber Frankincense

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky

What does Vanilla Smoke smell like?

It opens with birch, pink pepper and bergamot, a slightly sharp, smoky start. In the heart, white cocoa, tonka bean, vanilla and cashmere soften it, and in the base Peru balsam, amber and frankincense lay down a warm, resinous floor. The overall feel is sweet and spicy, with woody and smoky tones in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the most common occasions, though leisure and daily wear fit too. Its value for money is rated high. Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Akro Glow have a close profile.