Absolut Vanilia Flavoured Swedish Vodka, 70 cl

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High expectations but they were not entirely met. Still, on its own in pure form the scent is lovely, could make a nice face or body oil, but I was stupid to dilute it in alcohol wanting to make an amber themed base. Well, I didn’t, I put oud in there to have the vanilla function as a top note since it is very fleeting. Still, I would buy it again. Just the descriptions can be so confusing and then it’s difficult to know what to expect. It could say in the description if it’s base, heart or top note-ish. Then I would know what to expect, I always thought vanilla was a base note but apparently I was wrong. Still, I found another top note that I love and is something special compared to the obvious ones like the citruses. Vanilla, the rose absolutes, cedarwood absolute; I tried them all from hermitage and even though they are not long lasting I am happy to have found unexpected different top notes. It is quite relative but 15 to 30 min is really a top note. I diluted ten drops in 5ml and can smell it about 10 to 15 minutes. But the cambodi oud I then put in as well really lifts it up and changes the vanilla. Sometimes the magic is in the accords I guess 🙂 So because I’m obsessed with perfumes, I did the very hard work of going through all of my fragrances (all 89 of them—for real) to compile a full list of the absolute best vanilla perfumes I’ve ever tested. I found summer scents, cheap perfumes, new perfumes, and long-lasting fragrances that all have a vanilla note—and not all of them are sweet, tbh! Peep all of my faves here:

As a bartender, I have come across countless spirits and mixers in my career. However, there is one flavor that never fails to impress- vanilla.But although this is an eau de parfum (which usually means it is denser and has a stronger scent profile, meaning it’ll last longer), this perfume is fairly weak, which I actually prefer for days when I just want a slight waft of my fragrance. But if you like a stronger scent, dab a little Vaseline or Aquaphor on your wrists before spritzing this on to give the perfume something to grip onto and increase the longevity a lil bit. Do you want a perfume that smells strictly of vanilla or has a faint whisper of sweetness from a vanilla note? If the vanilla notes in your perfume are in the foundation with eight other base notes, it likely won’t have that strong of a vanilla scent. But on the other hand, if you want to really smell the vanilla, look for a perfume with only a few other notes throughout, one that only includes one or two other base notes, or that includes vanilla in the middle or opening. You can also look for a vanilla perfume that combines a few types of vanilla, like vanilla orchid or vanilla bourbon. Decide on the type

FYI: We updated this article in June 2023 to give you the most up-to-date info on vanilla perfumes, including two tried-and-tested formulas going viral on TikTok, the one our entire office couldn’t stop sniffing, and how to choose the best vanilla perfume yourself. I’m legit obsessed with Le Monde Gourmande, an affordable line of fragrances that includes this light and sweet vanilla perfume. It’s definitely decadent— hello, vanilla, brown sugar, and apricot—but the amber and jasmine help tone it down a bit from being too rich and heavy. I actually wear this in big crowds a lot without worrying it’ll give someone a headache.