The Magnetic Allure of Vanilla in Fragrance

What makes Vanilla so addictive in scents?

Vanilla is a fragrance note that evokes feelings of comfort and nostalgia for many people. Often, they associate this delightful scent with cherished memories of baking with loved ones and enjoying ice cream on a hot summer day. Its versatility is a significant factor in its popularity within the fragrance industry, as it blends and harmonizes well with other notes to create a rich and pleasant perfume profile. These qualities, along with its mood-enhancing effects, are why vanilla remains a dominant note in the world of fragrances.

Different types of Vanilla used in perfumery

Vanillin

One of the most widely used ingredients amongst perfumers, Vanillin is a chemical compound that gives that long-lasting sweetness, deliciousness and warmth to some of your favourite gourmand fragrances. Whilst Vanillin can be sourced naturally, it’s often the synthetic version that is used in perfumes you smell today.

Bourbon Vanilla

Native to Mexico, Bourbon vanilla is a type of vanilla orchid and is a distinguishable ingredient used in perfumery. With some animalic facets, Bourbon vanilla is often used in ambery accords.

Tahitian Vanilla

Derived from the vanilla bean plant, Tahitian vanilla contributes an almondy and sometimes smoky scent profile to a fragrance. It presents itself as a rich and floral note with hints of aniseed.

Pure Vanilla Extract

Pure vanilla extract has a complex scent profile, offering woody, spicy, and leathery notes to a fragrance. While it is not as commonly used in perfumery as vanillin, some argue that pure vanilla extract may not possess the same long-lasting properties as other vanilla-like notes.

Electimuss Vanilla Fragrances 

Spicy Vanilla Fragrance

Warm and inviting, spicy vanilla fragrances provoke feelings of comfort and cosiness with an added spicy twist. They're unique and memorable and can be worn in various settings throughout all seasons. Whilst people often reach for these types of fragrances in the colder months, wearing a spicy vanilla in warmer temperatures can enhance projection and intensify the scent.

 

Our choice: Spice D’Arno

Comforting and soothing spices flowing with the rhythm of the Arno River.

 

“A gourmand scent for sure but I love how the drydown tames its sweetness as it evolves into something rubbery and leathery. Warm, comforting and huggable scent” - Branvargas

Creamy Vanilla Fragrance

Linked to feelings of nostalgia and comfort, creamy vanilla fragrances have the ability to enhance our mood. They're delicious enough to stand alone but also offer fantastic layering capabilities. If your dream is to smell sweet and irresistible, then a creamy vanilla fragrance is the key to achieving it.

 

Our choice: Mercurial Cashmere

A textured white floral scent with a sweet tooth.

 

“Lighter in the beginning with soft floral powdery whiffs floating through the air. Over time, while moving closer to the skin, the airy whiffs of Mercurial Cashmere thicken into a warmer cozy scent blanket with the gourmand base being more noticeable.” - Jeanette

Floral Vanilla Fragrance

If you enjoy vanilla as a note but prefer your fragrances to be less sweet, floral vanilla scents could be the perfect choice for you. The floral notes effortlessly counterbalance the sweetness to create a deep rich long-lasting scent profile.

 

Our choice: Vixere

A luscious scent reflecting a walk through a beautiful garden and representing a life well-lived.

 

“Unforgettable. A very elegant, grown-up white floral” - Fragrancelesque

Dark Vanilla Fragrance

Searching for something darker to sink your teeth into? Dark vanilla fragrances are both sophisticated and rich. Often combined with darker notes such as amber, oud and spices, these types of scents thrive in the evening and cater to those who would like to leave a lasting impression.

 

Our choice: Vanilla Edesia

A decadent vanilla scent that reveals the light and dark sides of this exotic orchid fruit.

 

“Electimuss ‘Vanilla Edesia‘ is a dark and sensual fragrance with vanilla. It captures the sweet, joyfulness of vanilla, but it’s blended with rich, moodier notes of leather, spices, woods and incense. It’s a vanilla based fragrance like you’ve never tried before! Trust me!” - Fashion For Lunch

Explore the magnetic allure of Vanilla with Electimuss London.