Whether you’re a fan of vanilla lattes, crème brulées, or vanilla macarons, it’s hard to deny that vanilla fragrances are made to satiate your cravings while leaving a dreamy trail of aroma.
As one of the most delicious ingredients you can find in desserts, it should come as no surprise that vanilla is also a staple in countless highly-raved fragrances.
Just like how some of your desserts won’t taste right without vanilla, we can promise you that your arsenal of perfumes won’t smell right without an outstanding vanilla fragrance.
It turns heads, demands attention, and will leave you showered with compliments throughout the day. Meet 19 of the best vanilla fragrances you need on your radar, some of which are most loved by celebrities!
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Best vanilla fragrances to buy in 2023
Huda Beauty Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum
In case you missed it, Huda Beauty founder Huda Hassan ventured into the world of luxury fragrance with her sister Mona.
They brought their favourite scents to life including this well-rounded vanilla fragrance that emanates a beautiful harmony between creamy jasmine and rich Madagascan vanilla orchid.
With just the right amount of sweetness, oriental notes, and woody scents, this perfume is said to be “not your normal vanilla”.
Huda Beauty Kayali Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum retails for about RM376.85 (50ml, USD 81) and about RM502.47 (100ml, USD 108) at Selfridges.
Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum
Loved by award-winning actress Zendaya, this vanilla fragrance was reinvented with a Clean and Glow accord and harbours an infinite promise and possibility in a musky chypre floral scent.
Fresh and striking, it consists of notes that capture the unity of power and feminity with citrus, rose, jasmine, vanilla, and white musk.
Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum retails for RM325 (25ml) and RM450 (50ml) at Lancome counters and Sephora.
Chanel Paris-Venise Les Eaux de Chanel Eau de Toilette Spray
This eau de toilette with a sensual structure and a faint vanilla fragrance was inspired by Venice, one of the cities that Gabrielle Chanel fell in love with after the death of her lover Boy Capel.
It leaves an ambery fresh trail that evokes the enchanting character of the legendary city. The scent is a beautiful contrast between luminous neroli, vanilla, and tonka accord.
Chanel Paris-Venise Les Eaux de Chanel Eau de Toilette Spray retails for RM415 (50ml) and RM635 (125ml) at Chanel.
Skylar Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum
Just because you’ve sensitive skin, that doesn’t mean you can’t rock a super sensual gourmand perfume. This vanilla fragrance is vegan, hypoallergenic, and a definite must-have!
Comforting and unapologetically feminine, Vanilla Sky is designed to be worn alone or layered together for a scent that’s uniquely you.
This dreamy fragrance is composed of pure vanilla, sweet orange, and caramelised cedar that’s amplified with notes of cappuccino and cinnamon.
Skylar Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum (50ml) retails for RM201 (10ml) and RM553 (50ml) at Ubuy.
Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum
With Willow Smith as the face and muse of Mugler Alien Goddess, this vanilla fragrance translates into someone that’s powerful, talented, spiritual, and connected to the natural world.
The brand invites you to escape to another dimension with this scent that empowers the contemporary woman and is an embodiment of mystical femininity.
This woody floriental perfume includes top notes of Italian bergamot essence and coconut water accord, heart notes of grandiflorum jasmine and heliotrope accord, and base notes of cashmeran and bourbon vanilla.
Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum (60ml) retails for RM547.50 at Lookfantastic.
Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes Eau de Parfum Spray
Also a great Summer fragrance, this vanilla fragrance from cult-favourite brand Juliette Has a Gun was inspired by the infamous Burning Man festival.
Truly one-of-a-kind, Vanilla Vibes contrasts warm vanilla with sharper notes of sea salt. This marine aromatic and genderless fragrance is beachy, breezy, powdery, and addictive.
Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes Eau de Parfum Spray RM476 (50ml) and RM628 (100ml) at Amaris Beauty.
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Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette Spray
For those who prefer a more earthy scent, reach for this Diptyque vanilla fragrance that features herbaceous scents with a hint of sweetness.
Mature and bewitching, this dark fragrance captures the very best of decadent vanilla sharpened by pink peppercorn. Its rich and spicy quality is carried by the cypriol note, which is a plant that’s similar to papyrus.
Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette Spray (100ml) retails for RM790 instead of RM1,147 at PerfumeStore.my.
Henry Rose Queens & Monsters Eau de Parfum
Founded by the celebrated actress Michelle Pfeiffer, Henry Rose also has a refreshing vanilla fragrance in its lineup of breathtaking scents.
This woody perfume, led by the sandalwood ingredient, has an inviting, creamy sweetness thanks to violet, vanilla, freesia, and coco musk.
The brand is also famously known for their 100% ingredient transparency promise and has fragrances that are all free of parabens, phthalates, carcinogens, and endocrine disruptors.
Henry Rose Queens & Monsters Eau de Parfum (50ml) retails for RM592.90 at Nordstrom.
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum
Also known as pop star Dua Lipa’s favourite perfume, this vanilla fragrance is a well-loved member of the YSL fragrance family.
The Libre perfume is also a symbol of freedom and bold, strong women at their most empowered extreme. Its warm vanilla and musk accord are illuminated by lavender and orange blossom for a balanced scent that screams confidence.
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum retails for RM330 (30ml), RM480 (50ml), and RM645 (90ml) at Sephora.
Maison Margiela Replica Coffee Break Eau de Toilette
Famously known for replicating treasured moments, Maison Margiela’s nostalgic vanilla fragrance gives a rich, comforting sensation of stopping at a warm coffee shop on a freezing winter day.
The delicious scent has notes of cypriol, vanilla, vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli, pepper essence, orange flower petals, and tonka bean absolute.
It’s said to have a sweet and savoury fragrance that’s reminiscent of creamy coffee and hot pastries, perfect for the avid cafegoer.
Maison Margiela Replica Coffee Break Eau de Toilette (100ml) retails for RM630 at Sephora.
Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense
Described as “the coast of Madagascar” and “rich with orchid-filled jungle and green fields of tall grass”, this infatuating scent will win you a lot of attention.
Possibly one of the luxury brand’s best perfumes, this fragrance is bountiful and delectable with notes of vanilla, grapefruit, vetiver, and cardamom.
Jo Malone London Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense (100ml) retails for RM772.31 at Harrods.
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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent’s vanilla fragrance is one of the original TikTok-viral perfumes that surfaced a while back. Dubbed “an irresistible scent” and actress Zoë Kravitz’s favourite scent, this chic fragrance emanates a light yet mysterious vibe.
Bottled in glittery, intense black lacquer, Black Opium is a modern glam rock version of a classic feminine scent.
It pulls you in with top notes of par accord and Mandarin essence before leading into jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute. The base notes feature patchouli, vanilla absolute, and black coffee accord.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum retails for RM425 (50ml) and RM550 (90ml) at Yves Saint Laurent.
Heretic Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Heretic’s vanilla fragrance is inspired by vanilla planifolia, a rare orchid flower that opens for only one day a year.
It’s a rich, hypnotic, and sophisticated perfume that’s teeming with natural, vine-grown vanilla fused with a bed of warm, velvety amber musk.
This delicious and spicy scent has also proved to give amazing results from perfume layering.
Heretic Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum (50ml) retails for about RM890.77 (SGD 260) at Niche Beauty.
Byredo 1996 Eau de Parfum
This warm and woody vanilla fragrance draws inspiration from a photograph by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
The 1996 Eau de Parfum illustrates the duo’s memories of travels to various countries in notes they’ve been innately attracted to. Sweet and velvety, this perfume features a mix of vanilla, patchouli, leather, and black pepper.
It’s sweet, elegant, and not basic at all — definitely one that will have admirers asking what scent you’re wearing!
Byredo 1996 Eau de Parfum (100ml) retails for about RM1,023.55 (USD 220) at Selfridges.
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Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille Eau de Parfum
This Serge Lutens vanilla fragrance unveils a soft, sensual scent with a spiced milky warmth by shining a spotlight on gourmand notes of Mexican black vanilla.
Smelling like caramelised brown sugar, the fragrance is reminiscent of a sweet, warm crème brûlée straight out of the oven!
With a long-lasting sillage, it also features notes of beeswax, gaiac wood, tonka bean, caramelised benzoin, bitter almond, black liquorice, sandalwood, and coconut milk.
Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille Eau de Parfum (100ml) retails for RM1,083.00 at Lookfantastic.
Kilian Love, Don’t Be Shy Eau de Parfum
Believe it or not, this was the iconic Rihanna’s signature scent before she created her own perfume.
The combination of vanilla and luscious marshmallow may lead one to think it’s too sweet, but this fragrance is balanced out with rose, honeysuckle, and orange blossom.
Customers who have used it raved about how the scent stays on your skin throughout the day and scored numerous compliments!
Kilian Love, Don’t Be Shy Eau de Parfum (50ml) retails for RM1,380 at Shopee.
Penhaligon’s The Bewitching Yasmine Eau De Parfum
This oriental vanilla fragrance from British perfume house Penhaligon’s is gloriously sensual and depicts the story of Yasmine searching for a suitable match in London.
Intoxicating, bewitching, and addictive, this scent celebrates a blend of jasmine, vanilla, incense, and oud.
Penhaligon’s The Bewitching Yasmine Eau De Parfum (75ml) retails for RM850 at Shopee.
Byredo Night Veil Vanielle Antique Extrait de Parfum
Perfect for all your nights out, Byredo also has another vanilla fragrance from its night veil scents.
The scent opens with a sweet plum and freesia entrance that leads into warm, earthy amber and cashmere woods. The base notes include intoxicating cistus oil and Madagascar vanilla beans.
It’s light, sophisticated, and a great option for both men and women alike!
Byredo Night Veil Vanielle Antique Extrait de Parfum (50ml) retails for about RM1,448.50 (SGD425) at Niche Beauty.
Krigler Lovely Patchouli 55 Classic Eau de Parfum
This best-selling perfume from perfume house Krigler has been worn and loved by many Hollywood royalty members.
This sophisticated scent has bewitching patchouli, sweet vanilla and red fruits, warm leather and bergamot, and a strong amber base.
Plus, the word is that this is Jackie O.’s signature scent, so wearing this will surely make you feel like an iconic First Lady.
Krigler Lovely Patchouli 55 Classic Eau de Parfum retails for about RM2106.42 (50ml, USD455) and RM2,847.14 (100ml, USD 615) at Krigler.
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