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Vanilla

Vanilla is a warm, sweet, creamy, and comforting fragrance note with a rich, gourmand character. It has a soft, smooth, and slightly powdery aroma that evokes feelings of warmth, comfort, and indulgence. The scent is predominantly sweet with hints of caramel, marshmallow, and baked goods.
Varieties
Bourbon VanillaBourbon VanillaMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaTahitian VanillaTahitian Vanilla
Origin and Extraction
Vanilla is derived from the orchid genus Vanilla, primarily the Vanilla planifolia species native to Mexico. The most common extraction method is solvent extraction of cured vanilla beans, producing vanilla absolute. It can also be obtained through CO2 extraction or steam distillation, with Madagascar being the world's largest producer of high-quality vanilla.
History and Culture
Vanilla has a rich history originating with the Totonac people of Mexico, who were the first to cultivate vanilla. The Aztecs later used it to flavor chocolate. It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century and quickly became a prized culinary and fragrance ingredient. Today, it's a beloved note in perfumery, symbolizing comfort, luxury, and sensuality in fragrances like Shalimar by Guerlain and Black Orchid by Tom Ford.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
The primary compound responsible for vanilla's characteristic scent is vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde), an organic compound with a molecular structure that creates its distinctive sweet, warm aroma. Natural vanilla contains over 250 flavor and fragrance compounds, with vanillin being the most prominent and recognizable.

Fragrances with Vanilla

Product shot of Layton by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Layton

8.6/10(18)
AmberFruity

Spicy Apple & Vanilla

Sample from €9

€21575ml
Product shot of Herod by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Herod

6.8/10(7)
SmokySpicy

Warm Spicy Tobacco

Sample from €9

€21575ml
Product shot of Althair by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Althair

8.8/10(24)
AmberGourmand

Modern, charismatic vanilla

Sample from €9

€21575ml
Product shot of Ani by Nishane

Nishane

Ani

8.6/10(9)
GourmandSpicy

Vanilla & spice—boldly addictive.

Sample from €19

€22550ml
Product shot of Carlisle by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Carlisle

7.3/10(11)
SpicyGourmand

Warm Spicy Apple

Sample from €9

€310125ml
Product shot of Acqua e Zucchero by Profumum Roma

Profumum Roma

Acqua e Zucchero

8.6/10(9)
GourmandFloral

Sweet Berry Bliss

Sample unavailable

€250100ml
Product shot of Absolute Aphrodisiac by Initio

Initio

Absolute Aphrodisiac

8/10(26)
MuskGourmand

Sensual Vanilla & Musk

Sample from €9

€27090ml
Product shot of Sorriso by Profumum Roma

Profumum Roma

Sorriso

9.3/10(2)
GourmandSpicy

Delicious Chocolate Smile

Sample from €9

€268100ml
Product shot of Hundred Silent Ways by Nishane

Nishane

Hundred Silent Ways

8.2/10(7)
FloralGourmand

Opulent peach-tuberose vanilla

Sample from €19

€22550ml
Product shot of Vanitas by Profumum Roma

Profumum Roma

Vanitas

8.3/10(3)
GourmandResinous

Decadent Vanilla Cake

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Divine Vanille by Essential Parfums

Essential Parfums

Divine Vanille

8/10(7)
GourmandSpicy

Spicy Vanilla Comfort

Sample from €9

€94100ml
Product shot of Dulcis in Fundo by Profumum Roma

Profumum Roma

Dulcis in Fundo

8.3/10(4)
GourmandCitrus

Sweet Citrus Vanilla Dream

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Lune Feline by Atelier des Ors

Atelier des Ors

Lune Feline

8.2/10(7)
SpicyGourmand

Dark and Spicy Vanilla

Sample from €9

€240100ml
Product shot of Silky Woods by Goldfield & Banks

Goldfield & Banks

Silky Woods

8.6/10(6)
GourmandWoody

Silky vanilla & spiced woods.

Sample from €14

€238100ml
Product shot of Imperium by Electimuss

Electimuss

Imperium

8.6/10(10)
CitrusWoody

Royal Citrus & Vanilla Majesty

Sample from €9

€225100ml
Product shot of Remember Me by Jovoy

Jovoy

Remember Me

8.6/10(22)
GourmandSpicy

Chai spice & creamy vanilla embrace.

Sample from €9

€16075ml
Product shot of Kaya by Parfums D'Elmar

Parfums D'Elmar

Kaya

9.4/10(15)
GourmandFruity

Creamy Fruit & Rum Gourmand

Sample from €9

€27560ml
Product shot of Fire At Will by Jovoy

Jovoy

Fire At Will

8.5/10(19)
GourmandPowdery

Luxurious vanilla gourmand elegance.

Sample from €9

€16075ml
Product shot of Harvest Mouse by Zoologist

Zoologist

Harvest Mouse

8.3/10(28)
GourmandWoody

Cozy hay and vanilla scent

Sample unavailable

€20060ml
Product shot of Vanilla Haze by Fugazzi

Fugazzi

Vanilla Haze

8.8/10(6)
GourmandAmber

Creamy vanilla & burnt sugar

Sample from €9

€140100ml
Product shot of Opus 1144 by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

Opus 1144

6.4/10(7)
PowderyWoody

Gothic warmth meets powdery vanilla mystique.

Sample from €14

€240100ml
Product shot of Mystic Experience by Initio

Initio

Mystic Experience

6/10(5)
GourmandSpicy

Mystic Coffee Vanilla

Sample from €9

€27090ml
Product shot of Sacred Flame by Argos

Argos

Sacred Flame

6.9/10(4)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Amber & Peach

Sample from €9

€17530ml
Product shot of Spice D'Arno by Electimuss

Electimuss

Spice D'Arno

7.8/10(6)
SpicyGourmand

Creamy Vanilla-Spice Elegance

Sample unavailable

€235100ml
Product shot of Hacivat Oud by Nishane

Nishane

Hacivat Oud

8/10(1)
WoodySpicy

Opulent pineapple meets earthy oud, anchored in creamy vanilla depth.

Sample from €24

€57550ml
Product shot of Vêpres Siciliennes by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Vêpres Siciliennes

6.1/10(4)
FloralFruity

Mediterranean elegance in bloom.

Sample from €14

€23575ml
Product shot of Oud Orange Intense by Fragrance Du Bois

Fragrance Du Bois

Oud Orange Intense

7.2/10(6)
GourmandFruity

Tropical Gourmand Oud

Sample unavailable

€625100ml
Product shot of Frustration by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Frustration

7/10(3)
GourmandSpicy

Spicy-Sweet Nostalgia

Sample from €9

€245100ml
Product shot of Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Valiant

6/10(3)
FloralCitrus

Luxurious Floral Citrus

Sample from €14

€1,150100ml
Product shot of Mooncake by d'Annam

d'Annam

Mooncake

9/10(1)
GourmandEarthy

Sweet & Savory Pastry

Sample from €14

€16050ml
Product shot of Patina by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Patina

8/10(2)
AmberFruity

Mango-honey evolves into woody vanilla.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Regent Leather by Thameen

Thameen

Regent Leather

6.6/10(4)
LeatherySpicy

Spicy Vanilla Leather

Sample from €9

€28050ml
Product shot of Fêtes Persanes by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Fêtes Persanes

9/10(1)
SpicyResinous

Persian spice meets vanilla woods

Sample from €14

€23575ml
Product shot of The Forward by Mind Games

Mind Games

The Forward

8.7/10(5)
CitrusGourmand

Citrus, salt & creamy vanilla

Sample from €9

€270100ml
Product shot of Van Py Rhum by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Van Py Rhum

8.5/10(24)
GourmandWoody

Boozy vanilla meets sensual warmth, patchouli depth.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of Sol Salgado by Thomas De Monaco

Thomas De Monaco

Sol Salgado

9.3/10(17)
FloralPowdery

Sun-kissed Salty Floral

Sample from €9

€27550ml