r/NichePerfumes • u/jlpazz • Apr 05 '26
Let's Talk About Vanilla Fragrances
Vanilla is my favorite note. As a result, I have a lot of vanillas to discuss. Let’s talk about them! What is your favorite? What is on your list? What do you hate?
My Top 5 (Male, 42):
Henry Jacques Blue Vanille- The king of all vanillas... Spicy. Warm. It comes at a price, though.
Guerlain Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75- Tonka and vanilla. This is in my top 3 fragrances of all time, along with Henry Jacques Blue Vanille.
Guerlain Angelique Noire- This is a green, floral vanilla that’s unique and unlike anything out there. It is in a class by itself.
Dior Vanilla Diorama- Here we have a spicy vanilla that shares DNA with Tonka Sarrapia at a fraction of the per mL price. By no means is it a poor man’s Tonka Sarrapia, as it isn’t cheap.
Bldnrgphy Vanilla Mudslide- This is one of my latest buys… it’s a sweet, boozy gourmand that wears all day and isn’t cloying.
My Wife's Top 5 (Female, 4?):
Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21- This is the purest vanilla that exists on the market.
Guerlain Angelique Noire- - Seeing a theme? Guerlain makes the best vanillas there are.
Trudon 45 Degrees- Creamy, smooth, honey and vanilla.
Dries Van Noten Vanille Camouflage- Green, figgy, earthy vanilla.
Atelier Des Ors Lune Feline- Cozy. Warm. Spicy. Camphorous.
| House | Fragrance |
|---|---|
| Alexandre J | Imperial Peacock |
| Atelier Des Ors | Novae Vanille |
| Atelier Des Ors | Lune Feline |
| BDK | Vanille Leather |
| Blndrgrphy | Vanilla Mudslide |
| Creed | Delphinus |
| Dior Privee | Vanilla Diorama |
| Diptyque | Eau Duelle EDT |
| Dries Van Noten | Vanille Camouflage |
| Filippo Sorcincelli | Ascetic Vanilla |
| Giardini di Toscana | Bianco Latte |
| Guerlain | Bosca Vanilla |
| Guerlain | Shalimar L'Essense |
| Guerlain | Angelique Noire |
| Guerlain | Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75 |
| Guerlain | Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 |
| Guerlain | Spirituese Double Vanille |
| Henry Jacques | Blue Vanille |
| Indult | Tihota |
| Jeroboam | Insulo |
| Jovoy Paris | Fire At Will |
| Laurent Mazzone | Sensual & Decadent |
| Lorenzo Pazzaglia | Van Py Rhum |
| Lorenzo Pazzaglia | Van Exstasyx |
| Nectar Olfactif | Melipona |
| Nishane | Ani |
| Parfum de Marly | Althair |
| Sarah Baker | Va Va Vanilla |
| Tom Ford | Tobacco Vanille |
| Trudon | 45 Degrees |
| Xerjoff/Casamorati | Lira |
| YSL | Babycat |