Fragrance guide · 20 picks

Best vanilla perfumes for women

Vanilla gives a fragrance warmth and sweetness, from creamy and gourmand to dark, boozy and resinous. It sits in the base, so it lasts and is often what you smell hours later. Below are the 20 best-rated vanilla fragrances for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.

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Vanilla fragrance FAQs

What is the best vanilla perfume for women?

Based on community ratings, the top picks are Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sensuelle, Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol and Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with vanilla in their notes.

What does vanilla smell like in perfume?

Vanilla gives a fragrance warmth and sweetness, from creamy and gourmand to dark, boozy and resinous. It sits in the base, so it lasts and is often what you smell hours later.

Are there cheaper alternatives to these vanilla fragrances?

Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense (a dupe of Mon Guerlain Sensuelle), Alexandria Fragrances FAME 15 (a dupe of Andy Warhol) and Alexandria Fragrances 1981X (a dupe of XJ 1861 Naxos).

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