1Penhaligons – Alula
Sephora SHOP
Vanilla joins sundry other notes one might affiliate with a desert-side sojurn – tobacco, turmeric, cardamon, plum and black pepper, just to name five – to forge a warm and succulent scent that smells like a leisurely trip to that palatial Atreides gaff on Arrakis.
30ml; £110; sephora.co.uk
2Dior – Vanilla Diorama
Dior SHOP
From deserts to desserts, Dior invites all to indulge in the flavours of the Vanilla Diorama (Christian Dior's favourite sweet invented for the couturier by Parisian restaurant Maxim's) by way of the La Collection Privée Eau de Parfum inspired by the vanilla, chocolate and orange treat.
125ml; £245; dior.com
3Parfums De Marly – Althaïr
Selfridges SHOP
15-year-old French fragrance marque Parfums De Marly sources inspiration from eighteenth century aristocracy to bring timelessly elegant olfactory concoctions to contemporary consumers.
Its most recently debuted mixture is named Althaïr; it follows a vanilla lead which initially courts bright citruses before betrothing toasty, musky aromas.
125ml; £245; selfridges.com
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4Tom Ford – Tobacco Vanille
Mr Porter SHOP
When treating yourself to a vanilla scent, it’s hard to beat a Tom Ford eau de parfum. The most traditional choice being Tobacco Vanille, the ultimate hedonistic indulgence.
50ml; £220; mrporter.com
5Tom Ford – Vanilla Sex
Selfridges SHOP
But for those who'd pick new and buzzy over traditional any day, there's Vanilla Sex, Tom Ford's latest fragrance that amplifies the sweetness of its namesake note (the former, just to be clear) via almond, sandalwood and amber.
50ml; £290; selfridges.com
6Vanille Antique – Byredo
Ssense SHOP
Vanille Antique – a member of Byredo’s Night Veils perfume extract range – is a warm unisex musk that combines vanilla with notes of cashmere woods, plum, amber and freesia for wear at heady, boujee, preferably beachside establishments.
50ml; £235; 24s.com
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7Musc Ravageur – Frederic Malle
John Lewis SHOP
Frederic Malle gives vanilla a sex drive in Musc Ravageur. The 22-year-old scent melds the orchid spice with notes of amber, bergamot, tangerine and cinnamon to produce a source of olfactory delight.
50ml; £165; johnlewis.com
8By the Fireplace – Maison Margiela
The Perfume Shop SHOP
Vanilla fragrances are said to trigger fond childhood memories, and this one in particular — a comforting scent from Maison Margiela’s Replica line — is redolent of cold days spent inside a cosy abode.
100ml; £102; theperfumeshop.com
9Homme Intense – Dior
Fenwick SHOP
Dior Homme Intense is sophistication, bottled. A rich, sensual scent comprising vanilla, amber, iris, cacao and more that tells a story of a gallant in his prime.
50ml; £74; fenwick.co.uk
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10Pi – Givenchy
Givenchy SHOP
Since its 1998 inception, Alberto Morillas’ Givenchy Pi has been the signature scent of the self-assured. Now it’s your turn to champion the high-fructose battenberg-esque fragrance.
100ml; £61.99; theperfumeshop.com
11Oxford – Ruth Mastenbroek
Ruth Mastenbroek SHOP
Ruth Mastenbroek’s very own vanilla scent – a fizzy, mysterious herb-led smell – offers a feeling of support and reassurance one may covet when venturing into the great outdoors.
100ml; £130; ruthmastenbroek.com
12402 – Bon Parfumeur
Look Fantastic SHOP
Some say a dessert-sweet scent is just the ticket to kickstarting a positive morn. Test it out for yourself with 402, Bon Parfumeur’s couthy daytime fragrance packed with toffee notes.
30ml; £45; lookfantastic.com
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13Orchidée Vanille – Van Cleef & Arpels
John Lewis SHOP
Vanilla fragrances are genderless, none more so than Orchidée Vanille from Van Cleef and Arpels’ Collection Extraordinaire. Masculine notes of dark chocolate and almond harmonise with feminine floral notes resulting in a multi-faceted fragrance for all.
100ml; £145; johnlewis.com
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