This is a subtle fragrance that doesn’t scream for attention. So if you’re looking for a powerhouse – this is NOT it. While its inherent familiarity and approachability can definitely be considered seductive (which, we should add, is pretty subjective), certain vanilla combinations can also up the ante. Paired with woods and amber notes, for instance, “brings sexiness and addiction to a perfume,” says Julien. “This is how I like to use it — for its absolute femininity, seduction, and long-lastingness.”

This is unisex and best for the fall, winter and cooler spring days. Days or nights – for dates, nights out, cozy nights in, casual use. A hint of soft white musk joins the party – to balance the fragrance out (which stops it from becoming overly sweet). Vanilla is one of the most popular notes on the shelf, in part because it plays nice. “It is a very versatile scent that marries with lots of other notes,” says Marypierre Julien, naturals innovation perfumer at international fragrance and flavoring firm Givaudan; she loves to pair it with musky notes as well as amber scents, such as cinnamon. The creamy honeyed-vanilla starts to warm up… and is joined with a burnt smoky woodiness – which balances the sweetness out (and stops it from becoming too sweet).They also come with prices to match (understandable). Artisan perfumes are aimed at those of you that want to smell super unique… and stand out from the crowd. Because here’s the thing… Organic And eventually… the white chocolate fades, and it becomes more of a musky milky-vanilla, with a nice hint of nutmeg.

Spiritueuse Double Vanille opens up with a sweet-spicy creamy vanilla… mixed with a splash of boozy rum. The woods and musk in the base are subtle on my skin. After 3 hours, a sweet but delightful jasmine-vanilla still projects beautifully.

Perfect for dates, special occasions, romantic evenings, nights-out and even casual. This is more for the mature crowd – so suggest 20-up. Scent Trail The opening is quite harsh (to my nose)… So please give it a few minutes to calm down before you judge the fragrance. Trust me. 🙂 While you might know Diptyque best for its luxurious candles, its fragrance offerings deserve a little commotion, too. Take this genderless fragrance, which is directly inspired by the spice route that for centuries wound its way from Asia to Europe. Naturally, this international little number brings together the best spicy notes while still feeling fresh and easy to wear. the photography may be of a different size of the same product. Please read the product description What We Don’t Love: Since it’s an oil versus a spray, application takes longer (and is more likely to spill).

In fact, this little-known fragrance starts conversations – people will want to know what you’re wearing. After a few hours, this finally morphs into an creamy orange vanilla cake with whispers of cinnamon… And it smells DELICIOUS. 🧁For an eau de cologne, Vanilla Fields has good projection, and longevity is 6 – 8 hours on most people. Body chemistry and weather do affect a fragrance’s lifespan, and some people may find that this perfume doesn’t have all-day staying power. Coty was one of the first companies to attempt to market perfume, which had always been seen as a luxury product for the wealthy, to middle class and working class women, in smaller and plainer bottles. The strategy was a huge success, and Coty helped make perfume the international mass-market product it eventually became.

It depends on what you’re going for. Hands down, a spritz of perfume onto skin is the best way to get the most out of your fragrance. That’s because fragrance interacts with the heat and pH of your skin, which can help bring out different aspects of the scent. Pro tip: For the best possible effect, make sure you moisturize before spritzing on your fragrance. “Hydrated skin is a better carrier for perfumes,” says Julien. Coty acquired factory space and was able to control the entire means of perfume production, on a massive scale. Cosmetics were added to the Coty offering, and its Air Spun powder is still produced today. Now, in case you don’t know… Angélique is French and translates to Angelica – a discreet plant with small flowers, that has a sweet biting green herbal vibe.After the dry down, Vanilla Fields settles into a luscious soft musk blended with warm spice and woody notes. It’s still very floral, but it sheds some of the sweetness present in the top and heart notes.