Vanilla is the great softener of perfumery — pods cracked open, custard, the warm pause of dessert. It is the most beloved note in the world for a reason: it tells the brain that everything is going to be all right. The vanilla in good fragrances is rarely just sweet; it carries woody, almost smoky undertones that prevent it from sliding into childishness. Madagascar vanilla, Tahitian vanilla, bourbon vanilla — each has its own character, each contributes a different warmth. Wear vanilla when you want a fragrance that doesn't apologise for being lovable, that knows the value of comfort.
The notes that build this accord
Ingredients that perfumers reach for when composing Vanilla.
Gourmand
Gourmand
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Gourmand
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Gourmand
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Gourmand
Fragrances that wear this accord
From the most prominent to the most subtle.
Closely related
Other accords in the Gourmand family.























