Vanilla/Gourmand like fragrances

[oReticent]

Hello~ Im just trying to find some really good vanilla forward/gourmand scents. Basically anything that's a good fit for brown sugar/cocoa butter layering. Also, anything that reminds you of sugar cookies, cookies in general, chocolate. Subtle sweet gourmand scents but also in terms of vanilla, warm or woodsy scents can also work too! Doesn't have to exclusively be at Sephora either.~

[pocketvenus]

@oReticent The ultimate snickerdoodle scent for me is Frederic Malle's Dries van Noten. It's being discontinued though so if you like it, snap it up now!

Funny you mention chocolate, I'm trying Fzotic's Ummagumma and it's quite chocolatey in the opening. Other chocolate scents are TOM FORD Vanille Fatale 1.7oz/ 50mL Eau de Parfum Spray and Mugler A*MEN and the coffee flanker though this is more toffee than chocolate. 4160 Thursdays makes one called Lion Cabinet or something like that and you get a tinned chocolate mix with woods and spices, it's quite nice.

[Anonymous]

I would recommend Alien Goddess, it's vanilla yet coconut delight and gives off beachy vibes, it's quite nice for warmer weather and I would also try La Vie Est Belle, similar to Flowerbomb but it's sweeter and more mature and has notes of Patchouli, Praline, and Orange Blossom, BTW go for Montale and Mancera fragrances as they both have GREAT performing perfumes and you might find the perfect vanilla for you!

[SarahAfshar]

I love gourmand fragrances. Especially those with vanilla notes. Some of my favorites include:

Armani Beauty Sí (one of my favorite perfumes)

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Gold Couture

Goutal Paris Vanille Exquise

AERIN Tangier Vanille D’Or

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium 

Dior Hypnotic Poison 

Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille 

Atelier Insensée 

Agnost Parfums Vanilla Marble 

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle 

Aqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo 

Vera Wang Princess Night (Discontinued)

[alexasteph]

@oReticent A couple of my favorite perfumes with vanilla notes are Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum with Vanilla Bean & Iris and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Set (just the regular bottle - it’s not showing me specific enough results haha, but you get the name of the product at least). LVEB will be sweeter, YSLBO will be a bit spicer. Neither is strongly vanilla forward I would say though, but definitely give you that gourmand you are looking for. 

[oReticent]

I appreciate you getting back to me, I have tried Black Opium before and it's good! I'll be sure to sample that other recommendation! 

[forsythia05]

Montale has some GREAT vanillas, I particularly like Sweet Vanilla!

[oReticent]

Thanks for getting back to me! I'll definitely check it out!~