The Perfume Library

Vanille West Indies

8.3

Ligne St Barth · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for women, carrying vanilla in both the top and the base, with orchid and caramel alongside. It opens with orchid and vanilla together, and in the heart vanilla blossom pushes it toward a floral, powdery side. The base settles into caramel and vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent. The powdery touch keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. It leans toward leisure time and evenings, and most see it as feminine. Mazzolari Vaniglia and N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla have a close profile.

Poême (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Lancôme · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Poême Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a clearly feminine character. The top is fruity and bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom lead the heart, softened by vanilla blossom and leather. In the base, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leave a creamy, oriental warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Voters call its character feminine and classic. Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) and Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda have a close profile.

Eden Juicy Apple | 01

6.9

Kayali · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kayali Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, and it suits warm seasons and daytime more than winter or evening. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. It opens with red apple, blackcurrant, pink grapefruit and lychee, a juicy, bright fruit impression. Jasmine and rosa centifolia bring a soft floral heart, and musk, amber and vanilla blossom sweeten the base. Its profile is close to Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Marc Jacobs Dot (Eau de Parfum).

Caramelo Vanilla

7.9

New Notes · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

New Notes Caramelo Vanilla is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent for cold-weather evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. It opens with caramel and vanilla blossom, and the heart is led by white blossoms, cotton candy, dulce de leche and frangipani. In the base, tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla soften everything, while a spicy, slightly smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning flat. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in character. The Dua Brand Vanilla Caramel Fantasy and Karzaz Vanille Crème have a close profile.

Sheer Beauty

6.1

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with bergamot and red berries and moves into peony and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Voters mostly call it feminine, with modern second. Bellini, bergamot and red berries start it off with an aquatic, fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, pink lily and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla blossom, sandalwood and musk sweetens it slightly and dries down with a powdery trace.

Hugo Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Hugo Boss · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Woman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, for daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions that come up most. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. About half of voters call it feminine, and some also describe it as modern. It opens with green apple and aquatic notes, which give an aquatic, green freshness. White lily and jasmine carry the floral heart. Sandalwood, vanilla blossom and cedarwood settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. Annayake Love for Her and La Rive Aqua have a close profile.

Vanilla²

7.5

Maison Tahité · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Tahité Vanilla² is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand vanilla, offered as a unisex scent that suits leisure time and evenings in fall and winter. It opens with vanilla blossom, then the heart brings together talcum, vanilla and praliné in a sweet, powdery creaminess. Benzoin and more vanilla form the base, and the gourmand character, with its slightly synthetic edge, carries through to the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and while just over half of voters read it as feminine, it is offered as unisex. Molinard Vanille and Chabaud Lait de Vanille have a close profile.

Dulce (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

By/Rosie Jane · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

By/Rosie Jane Dulce Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a faintly powdery, woody edge, suited to daily wear and to the cooler months. It opens on vanilla and brown sugar, then moves into dulce de leche and vanilla blossom at the heart. The base brings sugar cane, tonka bean, hinoki wood and amber, with the wood and amber giving the sweetness a dry footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to MAD Parfumeur Grande Notte and Khadlaj Cream Velvet.

Lince

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Lince is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity and sweet character in a powdery, creamy base. It opens fresh with grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot and green tea, while star anise and absinth add a spicy edge. The heart is led by fig, jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose, with iris and orange blossom softening the florals into something powdery. In the base, vanilla, heliotrope and Indian sandalwood dry down into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time best, and most voters read it as feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique (Eau de Toilette) and Beverly Hills Polo Club Elegance have a close profile.

14Hour Dream

7.4

Jusbox · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jusbox 14Hour Dream is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The sweet, gourmand side is held in check by spice: saffron and ginger open it up, while vanilla blossom softens the start. In the heart, orris butter adds a powdery feel, and black pepper absolute and patchouli bring an earthy warmth. It settles on a woody, creamy base of gaiac wood, cedarwood and sandalwood.

Reunion Vanilla

7.7

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Reunion Vanilla is a unisex scent where vanilla meets a floral, creamy sweetness, with a powdery, gourmand side that leads. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peach blossom and bergamot, then orchid and vanilla blossom take the heart. As it dries, musk, white woods, amber and vanilla settle it onto a soft, warm, slightly spicy base. Birkholz Vanilla Vibes and Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies have a close profile.

Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Molinard · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Molinard Vanille Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy vanilla scent that suits the cooler seasons, especially fall and winter. It opens on vanilla blossom, moves into vanilla at the heart and rests on benzoin and more vanilla. The whole stays sweet and gourmand, with spicy, woody and powdery touches softening the vanilla into a creamy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works for evenings. It is classed as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Philosophy Vanilla Hug and Maison Tahité Vanilla² have a close profile.

La Ronde des Fleurs - Vanille Tropicale

7.3

Jeanne Arthes · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jeanne Arthes La Ronde des Fleurs - Vanille Tropicale is a sweet, creamy women's scent that leans towards daily wear and relaxed leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Voters wear it most in spring and fall, by day and at the office. Most voters call its character feminine, so it reads as a women's fragrance. It opens with coconut, and vanilla blossom in the heart sweetens it further. In the base, sandalwood and white musk lay down a soft, powdery floor. Floral, fruity and gourmand accords sit together, leaving the whole scent sweet and creamy. Richard Maison de Parfum Rich Blend - White Chocola and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coco Figue have a close profile.

Wild Vanilla Orchid (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Floral Street · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that sets red orchid and jasmine against a soft, creamy vanilla. Red orchid, jasmine and vanilla blossom build a floral frame, while vanilla and the creamy accord lend a gourmand sweetness. Blackcurrant and lemon add a fruity brightness, and bamboo brings a green touch. Sandalwood, patchouli, cashmeran and ambroxan form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. Ajmal Viola and Accendis Nooria have a close profile.

Vanillade

7.5

Maison Tahité · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Maison Tahité Vanillade is a sweet, creamy vanilla scent that suits autumn and winter, and it is made for both women and men as a unisex perfume. It opens lightly and freshly with almond blossom, coconut blossom and citrus zest. In the heart, vanilla blossom and vanilla take over, and the gourmand and powdery sides become clear. In the base, patchouli, musk and benzoin set the vanilla on a warm, creamy footing, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and very few pick summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; most voters find it feminine, though it reads as unisex. Tauer Perfumes and Quintesscent Terra have a close profile.

Spongebob Squarepants - Gary

9.6

Petite Beaute

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Gary is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy start to a sweet, woody and musky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus fruits and orange blossom. In the heart, coconut water, amber and vanilla blossom soften and sweeten it. The base holds driftwood, musk and sandalwood. Among the accords, the fresh, floral and fruity sides meet spicy, resinous and slightly smoky touches. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as very strong. Most place it for a night out, with leisure, business and evening wear following behind. For a close profile, look to Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Squidward and Guerlain Santal Royal.

Velvet

7.1

Commodity · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Commodity Velvet is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet character over a creamy, spicy and faintly smoky base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with roasted almond, clove and coconut water, then moves into a soft, powdery heart of vanilla blossom, heliotrope and Turkish damask rose. The base of black amber, blond woods and silver birch settles into a warm, woody, slightly smoky dry-down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Nest Turkish Rose and Montale Gold Flowers have a close profile.

Vanille Orient

7.7

M. Micallef · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Vanille Orient is a floral, gourmand vanilla scent, sweet, powdery and faintly smoky, made for women and best suited to evenings and the colder months. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions chosen most often. Those who call it feminine are in the majority. It has been discontinued. Vanilla sits at the top and again in the heart, where vanilla blossom and sandalwood soften it. In the base, musk and ambergris keep it on a warm, powdery footing. The sweet, gourmand side is balanced by spicy, woody and smoky shades.

Pure Royal 823

8.1

Federico Mahora

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Federico Mahora Pure Royal 823 is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of wild lavender and clary sage against the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla blossom, almond and tonka bean. It opens fresh and spicy with wild lavender and clary sage. The heart of vanilla blossom, almond and iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch, and the base of ambergris, tonka bean, Kashmiri musk and leather settles into a sweet, gourmand, faintly leathery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, then for daily and office wear. It reads mainly masculine, with a modern and classic feel.

Vanilla Blossom

7.1

Monotheme

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Monotheme Vanilla Blossom is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent built around vanilla blossom, fruity notes and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, leaving a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office too. Its character reads clearly feminine. As a whole the scent runs sweet and fruity. Vanilla blossom brings a soft, floral and powdery side, while the fruity notes push it towards sugary. Woody notes and a touch of spice balance the sweetness, and a slightly synthetic sheen stays in the background. Compagnia delle Indie Corallo dell'atollo di Ari and Geoffrey Beene Chance have a close profile.

Nuances de Peau

6.9

Galerie Noémie

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Galerie Noémie Nuances de Peau is a sweet, floral gourmand scent, powdery and soft, that sits close to the skin and is aimed at women. It opens on cocoa, and vanilla blossom in the heart pulls the sweetness towards the floral side. Cedar and musk dry down underneath, setting it on a woody, powdery base. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest fall, winter and spring. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Most votes read it as feminine. Galerie Noémie Expeau and Monotheme Vanilla Blossom have a close profile.

Ciao Bello Pistachio

7.1

Jousset Parfums · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Ciao Bello Pistachio is a sweet, creamy gourmand that most voters place in fall and winter, for leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Spring and summer are chosen far less often. Most voters read it as feminine, with a fair number calling it modern, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with vanilla macaron and pistachio cream. The heart brings vanilla blossom, waffle dough and almond cream, and the base settles into brioche and pistachio ice cream. Alongside the sweet and creamy accords, spicy and smoky tones run through it. Demeter Fragrance Library Pistachio Ice Cream (Cologne) and The Dua Brand Hello, Beautiful Pistachio! have a close profile.

Under My Spell Noelle

7.4

Benefit · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Benefit Under My Spell Noelle is a sweet, floral and spicy women's scent built around lingonberry, violet and vanilla, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. The top brings lingonberry, black pepper and cardamom, a fruity opening with some spice. In the heart, violet, rose, orchid and jasmine add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base sweetens with patchouli, oud, vanilla and raspberry, while black amber and benzoin set it on a warm, oriental footing.

Xllence - Talc Gourmand (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Xllence - Talc Gourmand Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and powdery feminine scent led by talcum, honey and caramel. The top is talcum, honey and caramel; in the heart, vanilla blossom, heliotrope and chocolate soften that powdery sweetness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean dries down warm, sweet and slightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Talc Gourmand (Parfum) and Maison Asrar Vanilla Aura have a close profile.