topic Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent! in Fragrance Fans

Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

GillGornitsky — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:12:46 GMT

Hi! I’m looking for a delicious vanilla scent. I don’t love florals too much and I don’t want to smell too musky and boy-ish. I love smelling sweet and staying power is a must!! I’d love to also keep it under the 60-70 dollar price point but 80’s are fine too. Thanks!

Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

alexasteph — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:18:03 GMT

@GillGornitsky I think Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere will be perfect. It’s vanilla with sandalwood so it’s a really nice creamy warm vanilla without being too sweet. The sandalwood makes it grown up, but it’s in no way overly musky. It doesn’t look like it’s available from Sephora, but I know it’s at Ulta, Macy’s, QVC, and direct from Philosophy. I actually wore it yesterday. It’s beautiful for fall!

Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

Mariahk83 — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:24:49 GMT

If you're looking for vanilla, but not cloyingly sweet vanilla - my all time favorite is Atelier Vanille Intensee - I've linked the product page, but also wanted to mention it's found in the also linked Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler for $20 less (and if you have an F&F coupon then you can get an additional $13 savings!

https://www.sephora.com/product/vanille-insensee-cologne-absolue-P375819?icid2=products grid:p375819:product&skuId=1447903

https://www.sephora.com/product/perfume-sampler-P426358?icid2=products grid:p426358:product

Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

lachaton — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:40:37 GMT

@GillGornitsky You've already received some great suggestions but I wanted to add a few more 🙂

I have not tried this one myself, but it's on my list - 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods. Supposed to be a nice warm vanilla, and it fits your price point.

https://www.sephora.com/product/vanilla-woods-eau-de-parfum-P428713?icid2=products%20grid:p428713:product

Comptoir Sud Pacifique also has a lot of vanilla-based scents! There are tons of options for you there. I'm actually wearing Vanille Extreme right now. It's definitely a sweet vanilla, lasting power is fairly good. I can still smell it (although less strong) and I sprayed it about 6 hours ago. When I wear this, people will comment that they smell cake or cupcakes (to give you a sense of how sweet it is). It's inexpensive, and has a few different size options.

https://www.sephora.com/product/vanille-extreme-P386776?icid2=products%20grid:p386776:product&skuId=1433168

Pinrose Secret Genius - again, very sweet with the caramel in it. Fits your budget.

https://www.sephora.com/product/secret-genius-P407369?skuId=1918051&icid2=products%20grid:p407369:product

I'd try to get samples of these if you can before buying, just to make sure you like them!

Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

kariyava — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:32:11 GMT

Try Lancome's La Vie Est Belle

Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

DieselEngine — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:11:37 GMT

I have tried it before. It's a really beautiful scent.

Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

EmmaCram — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 08:55:34 GMT

I am a looong time user of LAVANILA - Pure Vanilla Fragrance . It smells intoxicatingly good and the price is quite reasonable. It's a mature vanilla scent, not too overpowering and not sicky sweet. I also have the LAVANILA - Vanilla Coconut Roller-Ball which I always receive compliments on when I wear it. Plus, both of these products have Sephora's clean beauty seal so you're not spraying yourself with unnatural ingredients!

RE: Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

hugnkiss — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:58:52 GMT

Totally agree with you. I LOVE this fragrance. The sandalwood really elevates this into a more adult scent.

RE: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

allisonrose1022 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:13:45 GMT

Try the new Huda Beauty vanilla fragrance; I feel like that is what you’re describing perfectly!

Re: Looking for a grown up version of a sweet vanilla scent!

pocketvenus — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:23:12 GMT

@GillGornitsky, LUSH makes a very affordable one called Vanillary. There's also I'm Home which adds a chocolate note.