MY FAVOURITE VANILLA PERFUMES | TheTopNote

Today I am sharing my favourite vanilla perfumes. Bet you didn't expect this one from me of all people!
I was surprised at how many fragrances with a prominent vanilla I actually had in my wardrobe - and I still managed to miss a couple!
What vanilla fragrances do you recommend?
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00:34 Gourmand(ish) Vanillas
Orchidee Vanille bit.ly/43RHaiZ *
Exotic bit.ly/3V6SV1R *
Love Tuberose bit.ly/3p0ALmE *
4:22 Floral Vanillas
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Vanille de Tahiti bit.ly/42sQQzi *
9:25 Leathery Vanillas
Absolute Aphrodisiac bit.ly/3vWnc79 *
Vanille D'Iris (discontinued)
Cuir Beluga bit.ly/3WXAWMg *
14:46 Green Vanilla
Angelique Noire bit.ly/3P6aTR3 *
16:26 Ambery Vanillas
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Material bit.ly/3N4PqHp *
Shalimar Millesime Vanilla Planifolia (discontinued)
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[@cherylh860]

Babycat and Angelique Noire are my top two of all time fragrances! I also adore Loubirouge, Ani, Eau Duelle, Spiritueuse Double Vanille Tihota and Absolute Aphrodisiac. Safe to say I love vanilla in all its glorious forms, sometimes preferring the presentation to be dark and complex, others times liking it green and sparkling, and other times simple and sweet. Loved this video❤️

[@traceylindsay5169]

Thank you for your interesting and informative vanilla review. Ani is a love for me with the fresh ginger opening and of course, my gentle Eau Duelle by Diptyque is always so easy to wear. With the cold weather we’re having, Gris Charnel by BDK has also been on high rotation as I love the sandalwood and vanilla in the dry down.

[@AFleurdePiel]

Lovely not plain at all vanillas! Also love the lighting in your video, so cozy! Lune Feline is a darker cardamom vanilla I enjoy. I think you might like Gold Myrrh Absolute. Have you tried it? Along the same lines of Encens Suave but with myrrh and cacao. I have a sample only, kind of hard to get. Also, another one that I have a sample of is Dionisio by Tiziana Terenzi, a vanilla with ambergris that is beautiful and comforting.

[@TheTopNote]

I think I have a sample of it somewhere, I’ve been meaning to do a video on CH fragrances as a friend sent me a whole bunch of samples

[@sorelena9678]

Also not a vanilla lover…but i love ur channel, so , I think you might show me some interesting vanilla.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

For years I've had Tihota as the only true vanilla in my collection but I won't repurchase it. After I wore an old favourite which I haven't had a full bottle of for ages I realised it smelled syrupy and rather flat in comparison. It just doesn't hold a candle to Initio's Absolute Aphrodisiac. What a masterpiece of a vanilla. That one is like a big dense cloud compared to Tihota, plus it's far longer lasting on me. Great video, I'm glad you popped back up on my recommended feed. 😊

[@Ellen-rv8sf]

I have many of your same vanillas but I also suggest Lord of Misrule by Lush (vanilla patchouli), Dirty Vanilla by Heretic(animatic but in a good way), Santal Vanille by The 7 Virutes (what I wanted Santal 33 to be) and Ivory Route from Xerjoff. I’m in the U.S. and can’t get Babycat but a friend was visiting Dubai and got me a 125ml of it Duty Free at the airport there for $250! I have Ani and Eau Duelle EDP. I just love a green vanilla!

[@TheTopNote]

That's a good price for the 125ml! thanks for the suggestions, I havent smelled any of those, though I have heard of them. I shall keep my eyes peeled when I am out and about :)

[@Liza00022]

I recently discovered Diptyque’s Eau Duelle. I really enjoy it at bedtime. Delicious, cozy and comforting.

[@TheTopNote]

I confess I smelled that a few years ago when I was still in my "dont like vanilla' mindset. I should revisit!

[@jhors7777]

Lovely Cherie, thanks very much for posting this.

[@katrinadenza1811]

I loved this video, Cherie! You mentioned some favorites and new ones I want to try. I love Angelique Noir and Absolute Aphrodisiac!

[@gen_o]

I think the “vanilla” that most are familiar with are the sweetened version which is actually vanillin, much cheaper than the raw ingredient. True vanilla is creamy but not sweet or sugary, and I personally prefer those over the sweet ones.

[@TheTopNote]

Agree!

[@mirasscentbubble]

Hi Cherie, this was a really good video. I like vanilla fragrances a lot & I have a few on your list. Absolute Aphrodisiac & Angelique Noir both gorgeous to me. I have smelled Material & very well done but too balsamic for me. The Nicolai fragrance you mentioned sounds interesting, I love thee 30 mls from Nicolai - this is an underrated house in my opinion 🖤 one of my favourite vanillas is Eau Duelle (edt & edp) it’s simple but one I wear a lot.

[@theprousteffect9717]

Vanille de Tahiti starts off pretty barnyard to me too 😂. It's such a high quality vanilla though, I just couldn't do the fecal element in there.

[@Sebmar24]

I love OG Shalimar and Vanille Tonka and I’m enjoying my decant of Material. With Orchidee Vanille, I have a love hate relationship (: thank you for sharing your views with us so openly 💜

[@TheTopNote]

Thank you for being here and supporting me!

[@madhu-k]

I am currently enjoying Channel Allure Sensualle! Even though it's peak summer in my place, I still feel it never gets overwhelming. But I can smell Armani Si practically everywhere I go. Loved your video as always!👍

[@rlim1839]

Your description of Babycat is spot on 😁, I know exactly the smell you refer to when you go into those eclectic shops 🧘‍♀️ Such nostalgic, happy shopping memories 😍 Love Babycat, it's addictive, but yeah, decants only for this one! 🤑😆🙌 xx

[@MyFragranceTrail]

Love these!!!

[@Coastalhamptonstyle]

So many wonderful vanilla fragrances! Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@TheTopNote]

Thanks for watching!

[@justaddlight]

I get that sparkle in the opening of Angelique Noire too. 🥰 Probably still my favourite vanilla from Guerlain. But what an interesting way to describe Babycat! Familiarity is definitely a factor in determining preference. Appreciate you sharing Cherie. 💛

[@TheTopNote]

thanks Doni!

[@rachelgrigg7189]

I sold my bottle of Angelique noir because the Angelica doesn’t last and it became a bit sickly. Kept a ten mo but never teach for it. Have you tried ani by Nishane? I’m sure you have but that’s a hit of a green vanilla for me in a similar vein to Angelique noir. Nice list xx

[@JasminSteller-cm8tc]

Vanille de tahiti and bleu turqoise Are my favorite vanillas ❤

[@StelmaDesigns]

I would have been sad if you didn't have at least one Shalimar in your list, hahaha! Have you ever tried Lalique Le Parfum? I bought it months ago as it is a pretty inexpensive perfume and really like it. It is an aromatic vanilla with bay leaf. I find it just a little old school but soft and elegant and so dressed up. It's quite a good performer on me as well. I am intrigued by Matiere Premiere Encens Suave. That one sounds wonderful. oxJulia

[@TheTopNote]

Hi Julia! Thanks so much an no, I have not tried the Lalique! Thanks for the recommendation. Encens Suave was my immediate favourite from the MP line but I love so many of them, it is hard to choose!

[@jackied5866]

Wish Come True sounds intriguing!

[@theresa3]

Thank you Cherie💐

[@Jenn_N]

Hello Cherie, thanks for your video. I enjoy the incense vanilla combos. I think I would like to sample Incense Suave and Vanille Tonka. Have a great week! 💛

[@TheTopNote]

Thanks Jenn!

[@Kurrajongcoven]

Like you Cherie, I bought into the hype of Babycat & could only get a sample and I love it. I have thought about procuring a FB, but as I also live in Australia it seems impossible to source and that $ tag in these times is a bit excessive🙀. Let's not talk about the rate hikes here 👀. Thanks for putting me onto the little bottles of Ensens Suave as DJ’s sell them, so will definitely get one from them. 👏🫶

[@Emilys1001]

Vanille Tonka is a huuuge favorite of mine. I also love Encens suave but haven’t committed to a bottle yet. My favourite vanilla is probably Zoologist Harvest Mouse. It’s sooo comforting, perfect for the cool weather. I would also say Dusita Erawan is a lovely delicate vanilla, I liken it to a vanilla matcha latte! And I think I have to mention the Iris malikhan with it’s weird vanilla leathery Iris.

[@TheTopNote]

Oooh I just got a sample of Harvest Mouse! It is delightful

[@soniasobaro9127]

Hi Cherie, I love Ani. There is something green and refreshing in it that I find so interesting and comforting in a vanilla fragrance. I also loved banycat before the reformulations, I bought a bottle and I was so disappointed that I returned it, the sample I had smelled very leathery on me, the one I bought plain incensed vanilla and for that I much prefer Vanagloria. I really like Angelique Noire and Black Tie by Celine, do you know this one? I find it quite powdery but still nice. And Vanilla Havanne by Les Indemodables, I can smell tobacco and ron which is so original! At least for me 😅 it is on the very sweet side though, but the experience to test it is full worth it

[@TheTopNote]

Hi Sonia! Yes I have a set of minis from Celine, about 10 of their fragrances, but I haven’t really played with them much because they aren’t atomisers, and also $$$$ lol I need to get onto that though.

[@AnnieDaddo]

Beautiful review, Ribena Girl 😉."woody,tangy,zingy,green"..what wonderful friends you have and how complex ( and simple) this scent sounds.👌Sounds like a gorgeous perfume to give a bit of lift on a crisp,Winter,Summer,Autumn or Spring day.Happy day to you, Cherie.Can't wait to see what you discover ,scent -wise,later in the year when you head to France.🙏x

[@TheTopNote]

😂

[@rachelgrigg7189]

Nicolaï is my favourite house. ❤

[@sykorovabarca]

I share your sentiment on vanilla :) tho gorgeous note, I enjoy vanilla combined with other notes, definitely not a vanilla purist. Thats why i love your selection. I share your love for enscenc suave (that i find reminiscent of babycat) and material. I would love to test nicolai and ormonde jayne. Others that i would recommend you would be Lune Feline and Eau Duelle, tho I guess you already know them ☺️

[@TheTopNote]

Thank you so much! I had a tiny sample of Lune Feline a while back but though I know about Eau Duelle I confess I am not familiar with it (ie I havent really sampled it!) Thank you for the recommendations :)

[@rinsav]

I quite love my vanillas, but I'm not to buy any more of them. I think I'd pick eau duelle edt as my fav as it's my most worn, but I also love shalimar (edp/edt and edc), musc ravageur and my original vanilla love - tobacco vanille. I'd wear Angelique noire more if it wasn't so expensive now. You reminded me of love tuberose and I'm now sad I gave my bottle away.

[@TheTopNote]

Yes I dont think I need to buy more for sure. Musc ravageur is another I forgot to mentiion haha so many! I really want to sample Eau Duelle more thoroughly.

[@penelopepalm]

I do really enjoy mugler ambre redoutable as an amber vanilla. It’s discontinued recently but it’s so smooth and the dry down is just such a delicious vanilla. It may be a bit too boring for you? But if you have a chance to smell it, I would recommend it.

[@TheTopNote]

Thank you I will definitely keep an eye out for that!

[@annegrace7651]

I never get tired of discovering new vanilla fragrances! My favorite is Goutal vanille. But it’s a classic dusty powdery vanilla fragrance to me. It’s not too sweet. It’s elegant and regal, but quite plain. Have you tried it? I don’t think you’d like it based on your preferences but you never know. Great video once again! 👍😁

[@TheTopNote]

You never know! I do find the Goutal brand appealing as a whole so it could be a surprise winner! Thanks for being here :)

[@penelopepalm]

Have you ever tried jo malone vetiver and golden vanilla? It’s really unusual, not at all sweet and with heavy vetiver. I don’t think it fits in any of your categories. I rarely wear it as it leans masculine, but it is interesting.

[@TheTopNote]

No but now I’m intrigued!

[@Paigedh1776]

Love this one.

[@aquababy5]

Last year I entered my Iris loving phase and now this year I’m in my more Leathery loving phase.. so I really enjoy Cuir Beluga but don’t have FB yet, and I recently discovered Bulgari Black which is honestly more of a rubbery leather vanilla? It’s very good. I do wish I could try the Millesime Plantifolia some day, but I just didn’t get the chance to snag one two years ago. I did get a Millesime Tonka and savor it in cooler months :) I do like vanilla in other fragrance categories such as in florals, like in Lys 41.

[@TheTopNote]

Lys41 is gorgeous too! I only had a sample of that last year but its on my list to maybe get a decant. If you scored Millesime Tonka, then IMO you got the better of the two. I liked MVP but I LOVED MT! x

[@Stefanie272]

Silky Woods from Goldfield and Banks is also very nice 💕💕

[@JasminSteller-cm8tc]

I like that one too the oud in there geta to prominent so i asked a famous fragrance reviewer from germany what she would recommend and she sad try melodie d altai from ella K ❤

[@sidselalbertsen898]

Year, I wore Silky Woods yesterday in the heat in Denmark. It really blossom in thw heat to my surprice❤

[@Stefanie272]

@@sidselalbertsen898 Yes, I have had the same experience ❤️

[@yogo80]

Great list! I think you’d enjoy Goutal’s Vanille Exquise.

[@TheTopNote]

I think I might too!

[@sanneparf]

Angelique Noire by Guerlain is a huge favorite ❤ Vanille Tonka didn't end up working for me, on my skin it was a bit too herbal & even a bit minty, hard to describe one indeed. My sister happily adopted it 🥰

[@TheTopNote]

glad it found a happy home! 🤗

[@fatima-5884]

Hello, YSL Babycat and Vanagloria by Laboratorio Olfattivo are by the same perfumer Dominique Ropion. This scent profile is traditional in the Arab Culture particularly used during festive seasons, weddings...etc...to me (as an Arab) there is nothing new or creative in these two fragrances. Rosendo Mateu No. 5 comes in the same profile but with added burnt rubber smell .

[@TheTopNote]

Hello! Yes I Rosendo No.5 was not a love for me although I didn’t dislike it but the rubbery opening didn’t always work for me. Do you have an alternative to Babycat that you could recommend?

[@fatima-5884]

@@TheTopNote the similarity between Vanagloria and Babycat is almost 90% with minor differences. Diptyque Rihla (I think is limited edition) is a soft version combining Babycat and TF Ombre Leather.

[@lisav8443]

The “burnt rubber” smell you are referring to are the phenolic notes present in authentic vanilla, and not synthetic vanillin. Hope this helps.

[@TheFragranceDecantBoutique]

We love Vanilla ❤

[@ChristineTinaD]

Personally I love Babycat, it was a love at first sniff! I have reached for Ani the most but I also thoroughly enjoy Escapede Gourmand, which is a true crème brûlée scent. I love Vanilla and will most definitely be adding more to my collection

[@TheTopNote]

Oh don't get me wrong, I really love Babycat too! But the price has jumped almost $200 in less than 12 months...that makes it kind of hard for me to justify a purchase. I need to cool my jets on the vanillas for a bit, I have more than I am likely to use in many many years haha You have got me intrigued about Escapede Gourmand!

[@nelluke]

Great video Cherie! Are you the only reviewer ever to describe a perfume as having a ‘dogs breakfast’ of notes for a fragrance you love? 😂

[@TheTopNote]

😂😂😂

[@CapMIam]

Saving this video as a reference to {ahem} 'potential future prospects' to add to the scent collection 😉 Amber vanilla was my gateway into this note as well. Floral vanilla, unfortunately, don't agree with me in that the vanilla lingers while the floral turn sour ?

[@TheTopNote]

😂

[@sidselalbertsen898]

Oh Angelique Noire.. Sadly sold my botlle because I fellt it was to expensive to wear😅 Now, I miss it and want it back, to actually wear it ❤

[@TheTopNote]

I understand! There are many bottles that I still struggle to reach for because I feel like I need to save them for a "special occasion". Im slowly getting over that lol

[@Stefanie272]

I love Goutal's nuit et confidences. 😍🤗

[@TheTopNote]

Goutal! Yes I bet they do fantastic natural vanilla!

[@Paigedh1776]

Adore it. Also has a green top. Delightful.

[@MarcelenaTheresa]

Watching ✨☺️🙌✨Lovely and sophisticated Vanillas. Some odd reason I had to re-subscribe 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@TheTopNote]

Thank you! Yes I think sometimes YT tries to be helpful and cleans out my subscriber list from time to time lol

[@sayanchatterjee2644]

Hello, loved your presentation. My wife share your interest for vanilla. Few years back she bought "DKNY Pure drop of vanilla" which is unfortunately not available in the market anymore. So, can you please suggest something similar that us still available. Thank you in advance.

[@TheTopNote]

Thank you so much for watching! Unfortunately I cannot claim to be a vanilla connoisseur - I really only accepted my enjoyment of vanilla in recent times and I have never smelled the DKNY, but I will canvas my vanilla loving friends and see if they have any suggestions :)

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Agree about the Guerlain vanillas. They are just not that interesting. Talking about SDV and Cuir Beluga. Love Absolute Aphrodisiac, just got myself a bottle. It is sweet but it works for me!

[@TheTopNote]

Me too Kicki!

[@AndyPanayiotou27]

Oh. I'm very sensitive to vanilla in fragrances. Even a bit can become overwhelming and stomach churning. The only obviously vanilla fragrance I have is Ambre Tibet from Maître Parfumeur et Gantier. Just like how you described Angelique Noire but substitute the sparkly greenness with a more aromatic eucalyptus. Looking through my collection, the only other one is Kilauea from Olympic Orchids. I'm thinking that the reason it didn't come to mind is because it's overshadowed by the dense florals and vegetation. Keep in mind that it's supposed to evoke a volcano, so there is a thick smokiness. Lava over tropical vegetation and the inevitable upcoming indolic blooming.

[@TheTopNote]

ooh thank you for these interesting recommendations, I have not heard of any of these! your description of the Olympic Orchids one makes me think of Terroni - perhaps without the vegetation. I will look into it, thanks!

[@rachelgrigg7189]

Omg I LOVE Kilauea! It’s like a bat cave ! Golden Cattalaya from OO is a rich floral vanilla too. You might like that.

[@moondust013]

Lattafa Musk Wild Vanille is a nice one

[@TheTopNote]

Musky vanilla sounds good!

[@Emilys1001]

Vanille Tonka is so easy to find in Australia! No need to order from overseas, it’s available from many discount retailers quite regularly and cheaply. Don’t ration it, it’s too beautiful!!

[@TheTopNote]

Oh I didn’t realise it was available at discounters! I will take a look thank you!

[@ditsygirl5409]

Not sure if you have tried psychedelic love? I don’t really like the opening notes as it’s all over the place for me but the dry down is to die for. The dry down is a creamy, almond infused vanilla heavens for hours and hours.

[@TheTopNote]

Hi! Yes I do own and enjoy PL, but I rarely think to wear it. Perhaps I have the same issue with the opening :)

[@roxw7221]

I hear Ormonde Jayne is reformulating the Vanille Iris to have more vanilla. Not sure when.

[@timetomuskup2]

Oh wow! You have a lot of vanilla fragrances.

[@TheTopNote]

I was really surprised how much I had when I started pulling this list together Rudi! Too much really, and then there were a couple I missed. Obviously enjoy vanilla more than I thought I did!

[@timetomuskup2]

@@TheTopNote that’s okay. Enjoy them in good health, Cherie

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Firstly……who are you????😂 an entire video dedicated to vanilla fragrances??? Cuir Beluga? Absolute Aphrodesiac??? Orchidee Vanille???? Who stole my Cherie????😂😂😂I listened to this days ago on my commute but couldn’t comment because I was driving Cherie….oh how I wish we lived closer. We would be thick as thieves and I would steal your beautiful Guerlain vanillas that you don’t love!!😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheTopNote]

I know! Who even am I?! 😂 I was so shocked to discover how many vanillas were in my wardrobe …smh Well you may just have to plan a holiday down under Chris! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Stefanie272]

Do you like Note vanillée from M. Micallef? 💕🫶

[@TheTopNote]

That one is a little sweet for my taste unfortunately x

[@Stefanie272]

@@TheTopNote I will test it. I also don't like very sweet vanilla's. 😅