Vanilla Perfumes & Colognes
468 fragrances in the SCNTMIX catalog feature vanilla, 416 of them in the base, where a note lasts longest. Each links to its full profile with notes, performance, dupes and layering pairs.
Vanilla is the most-worn base note in modern perfumery. Natural vanilla comes from cured orchid pods and smells creamy, slightly smoky and a little boozy; most fragrances pair it with vanillin and other molecules that push it sweeter and longer-lasting.
Because vanilla sits in the base, it is what you smell hours after spraying. That is why vanilla fragrances are usually strong performers, and why they layer so well: a vanilla base will round off a sharp citrus, soften a woody or leathery scent, and make a floral feel warmer.
Vanilla fragrances fall into a few families: gourmand vanillas (sweet, dessert-like, often with caramel, tonka or praline), smoky or resinous vanillas (with tobacco, benzoin or incense), boozy vanillas (rum, cognac, bourbon) and airy or musky vanillas that read clean rather than sweet.
Vanilla colognes and fragrances for men
- Parfums de Marly Herod — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum — Vanilla as a base note · Parfum · Longevity: Excellent
- Parfums de Marly Althaïr — Vanilla as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Xerjoff Naxos — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Amouage Dia Man — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 7.6/10 community longevity rating
- Parfums de Marly Pegasus — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Al Haramain Detour Noir — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Amouage Lyric Man — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Hugo Boss Boss Bottled — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 6.4/10 community longevity rating
- Chanel Allure Homme Sport — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: GoodTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Afnan 9 PM — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Afnan Supremacy Gold — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Amouage Reflection 45 — Vanilla as a heart note · Extrait · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: Excellent
- Armaf Odyssey Homme — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Armani Stronger With You — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Armani Stronger With You Intensely — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Beast ModeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Clive Christian No. 1 Masculine — Vanilla as a base note · Parfum · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- French Avenue Liquid Brun — Vanilla as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir — Vanilla as a heart note · Elixir · Longevity: Excellent
- Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male — Vanilla as a base note · EDT Intense · Longevity: 8.3/10 community longevity rating
- Lattafa Asad — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Beast Mode
- Paco Rabanne Phantom — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: Good
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Vanilla perfumes for women
- Parfums de Marly Meliora — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Amouage Jubilation 25 Woman — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Parfums de Marly Cassili — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Amouage Lyric Woman — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Armani Si — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.6/10 community longevity ratingBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 6.1/10 community longevity rating
- Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7-9 hours
- Carolina Herrera Good Girl — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8-10 hours
- Parfums de Marly Delina — Vanilla as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Yves Saint Laurent Libre — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.8/10 community longevity rating
- Amouage Epic Woman — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Lancôme La Vie Est Belle — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 6-8 hours
- Amouage Journey Woman — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Dior Miss Dior — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 5-7 hours
- Dolce & Gabbana The One — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 6.9/10 community longevity rating
- Kilian Love, don't be shy — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Amouage Dia Woman — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Dior J'adore — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.5/10 community longevity rating
- Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Ariana Grande Cloud — Vanilla as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Moderate
- Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale / Impériale — Vanilla as a heart note and base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
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Unisex vanilla fragrances
- Xerjoff Italica — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia — Vanilla as a base note · EDT · Longevity: ModerateBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Tom Ford Oud Wood — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8-10 hours
- Acqua di Parma Ambra — Vanilla as a base note · EDC · Longevity: ModerateBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Amouage Guidance — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Beast ModeTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Kilian Angels' Share — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Tom Ford Lost Cherry — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
- Xerjoff Opera — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Al Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád — Vanilla as a base note · Parfum · Longevity: Beast ModeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Xerjoff Erba Pura — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Beast Mode
- Bond No. 9 Chelsea Nights — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — Vanilla as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: 10-14 hours
- Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition — Vanilla as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Beast ModeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Byredo Gypsy Water — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 6.1/10 community longevity rating
- Parfums de Marly Layton — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Ex Nihilo Musc Infini — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: GoodBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- French Avenue Opus Grande — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Average around 3 hoursBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte — Vanilla as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
- Initio Parfums Privés Absolute Aphrodisiac — Vanilla as a top note · EDP · Longevity: ExcellentBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
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Vanilla perfume FAQ
Which vanilla perfume lasts the longest?
Vanilla is a base note, so most vanilla fragrances last well. The longest-lasting ones are extrait or eau de parfum concentrations that combine vanilla with resins such as benzoin or labdanum, or with tonka and amber. Check each fragrance's longevity on its SCNTMIX profile before you buy.
What is a good vanilla perfume for men?
Men's vanilla fragrances usually pair vanilla with tobacco, leather, woods, lavender or spice so it reads warm rather than sugary. Filter this list by men or unisex to see them, then open a profile to compare longevity and projection.
What should I layer with a vanilla perfume?
Vanilla layers best with fragrances that add contrast: a bright citrus or fresh aquatic on top lifts it, while woods, oud or tobacco make it deeper. Spray the vanilla first as your base, then one spray of the second fragrance, and check the pair in MixMode.
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