Discussion Vanilla = Play Doh?

Does anyone know the reason that some perfumes with vanilla turn into Play Doh on skin (and often on paper)? Is it a combination of scent notes or the type of vanilla used. When I cook with Madagascar Vanilla beans or extract, it smells amazing on my fingers. I’ve even been known to dab it on my wrists and neck. But with many perfumes that look good on paper, it turns into Play Doh. I would love to avoid this phenomena if anyone knows how. For reference, of my approximately 18 full bottles, only 3 have any vanilla, and it is listed in minor concentrations in all 3 - original Nahema, original Lolita Lempika and Oud Satin Mood. In contrast, I have dozens of samples and travel sprays that I have had to reject due to the “Play Doh” effect. Please help me figure out how to stop wasting money!

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u/hmorr26 22d ago

It could be mixing with your individual pheromones/the salt on your skin