Viva Vanilla: Bath and Body Works Luxury Scent Review & Comparison!

[@joannamccloud]

They need to give back snowkissed sugar, vanilla noir, fresh vanilla ,and original vanilla bean all at once and call them those original names under a shades of vanilla collection

[@marymakers]

Omg! Yesssss 😍😍😍😍😍

[@cakecrumb095]

Don’t forget Wrapped in Vanilla.

[@joannamccloud]

@@cakecrumb095 I've 3 sets of it and vs vanilla luxe. Our store did have lots of vanilla candied though

[@GR-bf8zs]

Best way to start my morning. Coffee with Mary.☕️ Couldn't agree more on Viva girl, didn't get much vanilla either, more Amber. I wish wrapped in Vanilla would come back.

[@marymakers]

Like whyyyyyy do they keep playing with us!?!?

[@chastitymorgan783]

I love viva vanilla i bought 4 lol but i dont care for gourmand scents or super vanilla scents so Viva vanilla is great to me its supposed to be a dupe for vanilla vice by sniff which they smell pretty close,,,,,love your reviews girl keep em coming 😊😊😊

[@marymakers]

Thank you for watching doll! ❤️

[@maurao6287]

I’m not into foodie vanillas either, I don’t appreciate the kind of compliments when they say I smell like a donut, bread or cookies 😬 this vanilla reminds me of ballet nights from last year.

[@Julie-jz1tq]

I’ve only started to watch KZbin andI I’ve only started to get into fragrances (at 56!) never too late. Fragrance is so subjective and even though I don’t always agree with you, I love how real you make it and how animated you are. You really give a complete and concise explanation of why you do or do not like a fragrance. Love your channel so far.

[@marymakers]

Awww, thank you so much!

[@Pacamamma]

Yes! I was hoping for the Wrapped In Vanilla-vanilla. I do not like B&BW bourbon note, it smells like a bar in the morning.

[@marymakers]

Ded! 😆😆😆😆

[@mind-of-neo]

SAME!! Im sick of them throwing out all these scents with that cheap ass cough syrup smelling vanilla bourbon note over and over.

[@baret8349]

The BBL tangent 😂😂

[@marymakers]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NeoDarkling]

Aaaannnnd it's OUT of my cart! From one Vanilla Ho to another, thanks for the honest review--you just saved me another bout of buyer's remorse. 😅

[@marymakers]

Glad I could help! Luv ya girl! 😘

[@claudiagesualdi3031]

So real about the BBL 😂😂 “Your booty don’t match your body” Word! 😂❤

[@marymakers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯

[@prettyscents]

I love your channel a lot Ms Mary. 💖 I hope you can make review for Middle Eastearn or Arab perfumes. I think you will love them 🥰

[@marymakers]

I def plan on checking them out!

[@LatchKeyKid_78]

I sprayed Viva vanilla and all I got was rubbing alcohol and a little vanilla. Sprayed it again same thing so I put it back. Wrapped in Vanilla is a true vanilla scent and one of the best vanillas they came out with. I didn’t care for any of the everyday luxuries mists all were blah 😑 lol

[@marymakers]

I wish they would have done the vanilla heavier!

[@christymoore2471]

When I made an online order yesterday Viva Vanilla was sold out….. I was upset but not so much after watching your review. Thank you!

[@marymakers]

You're welcome doll! 😊

[@godwinagrace]

In India they just brought out luminous 😅, no idea when they will bring these scents, or if they will even bring it out. but i love watching ur reviews cos if mary likes it , i will love it ❤.

[@marymakers]

Awww, thank you so much!

[@godwinagrace]

@@marymakers ❤️

[@singerstylistjennifer1654]

Mary... I gave my Kayali Vanilla 28 to my 18 Yr old daughter. It was soooo eye watering strong. I too am a vanilla ho but my favorite it's Vanilla Fields, Vanillary by Lush and Trish McAvoy Vanilla. But I dare not discriminate.... glad you reviewed this new one from bbw!! Have a great one!!

[@marymakers]

Thank you for watching luv! ❤️

[@itsjennijen9835]

I hear what you saying! I love vanillas too, and if that's the case, I just might be perfectly happy and fine with my og VS Bare Vanilla I recently got. It actually reminds me of Kayali Vanilla 28 and I love them both!😊❤🍦

[@marymakers]

They layer great together!

[@RPBSpeaks]

They need to release Wrapped In Vanilla and make it a staple 🎉❤🎉

[@marymakers]

Omg yes!

[@DeepWinterQueen82]

Yes they can make bonfire bash permit too

[@AllisonBell-o4x]

Thanks for being so upbeat! I remember commenting before on this fragrance. I agree with you wrapped in vanilla and vanilla bourbon great! For my chemistry the fresh vanilla blossoms works really well on me I loved that one!! This one Viva satin slippers. I even waited for the dry down on Viva vanilla. Nope not for me. I understand these are dupes. I'm sure BBW made viva to be similar to something High end perfume wise. I used to work for bath & Body works and I remember when they launched wrapped in vanilla it was my favorite! 😊👍🌞

[@marymakers]

That one needs to come back!

[@AllisonBell-o4x]

@@marymakers Yep!! 👍

[@bonniecole6784]

YES ❤😊

[@recovering.with.rachel]

You make me laugh so hard!!! I wanted Viva Vanilla to be a repackage of Wrapped In Vanilla SO bad. I can hope for one eventually 😭😭😭

[@marymakers]

We can only hope from here on out. 😩😭

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

I smelled Viva vanilla in store and I wasn't so sure about it. I do want to pick it up this weekend and see how it smells at home. I've been dying to get my hands on Kayali Vanilla 28!!! That's right we need a vanilla gourmand bbw!!!! Give it to us already !!!!

[@marymakers]

They really need to get it together already!

[@itsjennijen9835]

Girrrrl get you a little one! I got a mini Kayali Vanilla 28 and I'm holding on to it for dear life!!!! It was 25 dollaz! Like Keith Sweat" Make It Last Forevah!"

[@sherylsimmons8111]

I love Viva Vanilla, it's one of my new favorites. I need to get back up. ❤😊

[@marymakers]

Such a gorgeous scent. 😍

[@nolasalazar]

I usually agree with you on vanilla scents but I am not getting the boozy note in Viva Vanilla, I get more of a spicy note. My Cozy Vanilla Bourbon is actually very strong in the bourbon. It’s one of my favorites and I’ve bought several back ups. I can’t say which one I like more Viva Vanilla or Cozy Vanilla Bourbon. I love them both. To me, Viva Vanilla is a combo of Snif Vanilla Vice and Vanilla 28. Both are spicy vanillas. I definitely don’t get Eilish from it. Vanilla 28 is one of the best vanillas fragrances ever created. I keep a minimum of at least three bottles at all times. It literally layers with anything.

[@marymakers]

Vanilla Hoes for LIFE!! 👏❤️🤣

[@emiliaescobar7652]

TY for the review, twinkle eyes, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marymakers]

😍😍😍

[@Pacamamma]

I ordered it online. It was supposed to arrive today. Watching the reviews, I'll have returns.

[@marymakers]

Some of this line were big hits..... others, not so much. 😒

[@tashalawson2028]

I didn't pick this up. I smelled it in store and it reminded me of Ballet Nights, which I already own and have trouble liking. I did order Covered in Roses, Petal Parade, Over the Horizon, Pink Obsessed and Oh Cherry! on Easter day. Very excited for those.

[@marymakers]

Def good picks there!

[@debbipatrickdr.5boutique195]

Mary you got me laughing about the the fake booties... .what is that about? is it a craze? they need to stop. lol

[@marymakers]

Yooo, women are dying from this trend. That's the crazy thing to me. Like whyyyyyyy?!?

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

Yes women are dying because they go to other countries because it’s cheaper.

[@jenniferyandSky]

I missed out on Wrapped in Vanilla. Hope that it comes back! Not picking this one up. I'm tired of the boozy scents. Thanks for the review!

[@marymakers]

Thank you for watching hun! ❤️

[@carmelrodriguez1194]

I wish they would bring back Wrapped in vanilla...i bought the body lotion at the 2022 SAS sale. And i wanted the body mist but it didn't come back last year..😢

[@barbarazambon5280]

Vanilla Amber bourbon victoria Is same a Billie eilish? Thanks 😊

[@marymakers]

Def not same. Billie Eilish is so much more complex. Richer. Deeper and more if a spicy note.

[@barbarazambon5280]

@@marymakers I do you find vanilla Amber bourbon di victoria's secret ? Is near to kayali 28?

[@emadinah]

You should try pop jelly (vanilla&dreamy) by Victoria Secret it’s very similar to Wrapped in Vanilla😘

[@lavender_coffee]

I had a feeling that Viva Vanilla was overhyped. Thanks for keeping it real. If you love Eilish, you MUST get Lattafa Nebras. It’s similar to Eilish, but on steroids and more gourmand. It smells to me like chocolate mousse with whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint on the top.

[@marymakers]

Ooooo! Thank you for the heads up! 🙏

[@teew736]

Oh yes I love Billie Elish perfume, my bottle is almost done lol

[@marymakers]

Def a fav of mine!

[@dlegend8667]

I had to blind buy these scents because none of my stores had them. I ordered 4 viva vanilla because I saw where people were comparing it to vanilla 28, and I wanted to get backups just in case B&BW didn’t bring it back like they are doing with wrapped in vanilla. Now I’m starting to question myself about getting 4 because my ordered hasn’t arrived yet. I really hope I love this scent because your review, which I love, is making me nervous 😬

[@marymakers]

Every nose is different, but to me..... Def not the same.

[@dlegend8667]

@@marymakers oh I understand. Like you, I’m a vanilla girlie. So if it isn’t right, I dont want it 😂😂😂 as always, I enjoyed your review 👍🏾👍🏾

[@shelbylou02]

Hey Mary, I got this yesterday. It's very amber heavy. I thought it was just me not smelling much vanilla. I do like it & it reminds me of Ballet Nights. I prefer Ballet Nights more due to the more prominent plum & vanilla. I think I'll layer it with others to pump up the notes. Tfs Mary ❤

[@marymakers]

Thank you for watching hun! ❤️

[@tej7267]

Your reviews be on point

[@marymakers]

Thank you doll! ❤️

[@Michelle-ku2gg]

I did not get this scent it was out of stock online and in my store. I have 4 backups of Wrapped in vanilla and i am soooo happy about that cuz bbw seem to not want to being her back 😢

[@marymakers]

They seriously need to bring her back. 🙄

[@JoshRyO97]

Hey Mary, I think you reviewed Vanilla Amber Bourbon from VS and few months ago. I wonder how Viva smells compared to that one??

[@marymakers]

I like the vanilla bourbon better. It's creamier!

[@NightimeInDeepSpace]

I would love to hear a long rant from you say what we're thinking lol

[@marymakers]

I'm gonna start weekly vlogs here again soon! Hold tight!

[@michellecruz9688]

Thank you for your review, I was so upset it was sold out on BBW website. My question is, is it a must-have or not?

[@marymakers]

I don't think so. The vanilla bourbon from last fall was better.

[@patriciafay-f9l]

I am fond of a plum note so am curious about this one. Perhaps the liquor is from the plum (like a cordial) I will put a pin in this one until I am off my No Buy and reconsider it then

[@marymakers]

Def wait until SAS maybe??

[@lisamalcolm6916]

😂😂😂 oh man years ago no one and I mean No one would have tried to make their but bigger 👏👏👏 Lol , I’m with you on viva it could have been so much better ! I think sometimes they just throw a name on a scent that doesn’t even make sense, or to think what would we want this to smell like …idk Vanilla maybe lol. Love ya Mary💕💕

[@marymakers]

Right!!?? Back in the day, the smaller your rear, the better. 😆

[@lisamalcolm6916]

@@marymakers haha….sooo true, we were trying get it smaller they are trying to get it bigger lmao

[@alisamitchell8826]

HEY SIS I LIKE THIS ONE TO I AM A VANILLA GIRLY

[@marymakers]

Yassssss! ❤️🤣👏

[@lararuiz8143]

Hello, Mary! Sorry off topic. Have you tried BBW Pink Lily and Bamboo? I am planning to blindbuy but I have to ask your opinion about it first. I dont trust other noses they tend to make me more confused.😅 How can u describe the scent? Thank you!

[@joanfoley6148]

I bought it ar the 2022 winter SAS and do like it. To me it's a light floral scent with the lily petals, don't get any ginger but a little soft fig and wood. Staying power is not strong but I do wear after its matching shower & lotion and a perfume oil from Etsy called Trumpet Lily . I like the softness of the collection,not offensive.

[@marymakers]

I haven't owned that one in sooooo long. I honestly can't recall. Sorry! Wish I could help!

[@lararuiz8143]

@@marymakers its okay Mary.☺️ Thanks!

[@scentluvrz3iq1dh8s]

Totally agree. When I first saw them comparing to Billy Eillish I was like NOOO!!! Right away I knew they didn’t smell the same. I’ve also seen it compared to Vanilla Vice and Mod Vanilla. I don’t have VV so can’t speak for that but if it does smell like it then glad to find out now so I don’t buy that one. As for the Mod Vanilla, I’ve smelled it in the store but didn’t purchase it….from what I remember, it kinda does smell similar. It’s got that airy quality to it in the background. To my nose it’s giving me AG Cloud in the way background which I’m so tired of that perfume DNA. It makes sense since Mod Vanilla is an Ariana Grande perfume. I guess if you don’t like gourmand vanillas, then you’ll like this. I personally prefer the gourmand ones.

[@marymakers]

Me too! I want creamy, delicious goodness. 😋

[@bonniecole6784]

Hi I had Viva Vanilla but I returned it because it was 🤮 I also own Mod Vanilla and cloud and cloud pink and I ❤ them both I don't like VV no thank you I take the zero

[@Nicole_0421]

I have Viva Vanilla and I’m not a huge fan. I’m getting so much amber that the vanilla seems like an afterthought in this scent. Thanks for the great review and comparison Mary. 😊

[@marymakers]

I totally agree!

[@crafting_after_midnight4154]

Hi Mary! I would love to see you do a video of your vanilla recommendations. I can't remember if you did. Sad this collection has not made it to Canada. Not sure if it will make it. It's annoying when BBW does this. Everything should be available in all stores. For example Iced Lemon Pound Cake in the body care was only available as an online exclusive in the U.S. It was not available in Canada at all in the body care until now. I finally picked up Iced Lemon Pound Cake in store in the mist as of recent. Who knows it may be delayed appearing in other stores. Luckily, I have so much to enjoy in my collection. Thank you for the review as I'm a vanilla hoe LOL

[@marymakers]

I def need to do an update vanilla video. It was a long time ago that I did one.

[@rob068]

OMG so jealous of your dark azz bottle of Kayali Vanilla 28! ❤💙💜

[@marymakers]

She's dark dark!! And so fricken good!

[@gbecks3672]

Oh shiiiiiit now I’m worried 😂 I love my vanillas. I’m hoping I love it 😂 still waiting for it to deliver 😭

[@marymakers]

Def come back and tell me what you think!

[@gbecks3672]

@@marymakers will do! ❤️

[@childoflight389]

So what did you think?

[@EverythingQueen]

😂@ Mary's BBL tangent... 😮😅🎉

[@marymakers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janeashley1638]

You are so cute! Just subscribed.

[@marymakers]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome to the fun side of reviewing. 😂😂🤣🤣💯❤️❤️❤️

[@fluffykitten992]

This is a dupe of ballet nights from near Christmas time I have and realized they have the exact 3 notes

[@marymakers]

😳😳😳

[@bonniecole6784]

I bought some Kayali vanilla 28 perfume to layer with my KYSE Delizia di Marshmallow perfume hope I like it 😊 PS I just wanted to say I love Bath and Body works I own like 200+ mists plus other items from them and will continue to buy from them just didnt like Viva Vanilla I hope Kayali vanilla 28 doesn't smell like VV I will be reselling it if it does

[@marymakers]

I don't think it does at all!

[@lolz-f6c]

I didn’t have high hopes for it, because BBW has disappointed me with vanilla scents for years now 😂. It has the same spicy, woody note that’s in gingerbread village to my nose.

[@marymakers]

Def not the gourmand I longed for. 😞

[@julievandiver3141]

Does it smell like Ballet Nights? They have almost the same notes. I’ve heard some say it smells like Wicked Vanilla Woods which is my husband’s favorite. So if it smells like WVW I need to get him a couple bottles.

[@marymakers]

I don't think it does personally. I can see why people would say that though. The og wicked vanilla woods was the best!

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

No it doesn’t smell like wicked vanilla woods

[@shante9700]

0:31 I cannntttttt 😂😂😂😂

[@marymakers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@lavender_coffee]

UPDATE: I got my shipment of mists. And I have to admit that I DO love Viva Vanilla. I get a spicy vanilla, but not so much gourmand. It reminds me of Jolly Gingerbread Village, as far as the scent category. So I do enjoy it and think it smells “yummy,” but I can see how someone wanting like a vanilla cake or cream type of scent would be disappointed. Viva Vanilla lasts forever on me though, which was another surprise.

[@marymakers]

I sooooo wanted something closer to wrapped in vanilla!

[@lavender_coffee]

@@marymakers It’s hard to believe they haven’t brought that one back.

[@sapphiremoon1674]

​​@@lavender_coffeeMaybe they will for winter! Thats when I thought it came out with snowflakes & cashmere, dream bright, cozy evening, and a bunch of other really good ones I loved, even vanilla bean noel was good that year for me and had a beautiful light musk to it that lasted. But we'll see what happens this year🤞

[@GeorgiannMinster-hb2ue]

I agree it needs to be a more creamy vanilla, picked it up but she went into the trash.

[@foodstoredirect]

The whole collection was so disappointing to me!😕🤮

[@marymakers]

It just could have been so much better!

[@panzenareviews]

Welp maybe it’s best this was sold out when I ordered on the $5.50 sale because I want a gourmand vanilla something like Vanilla 28 and I hate amber fragrances.

[@marymakers]

Very amber heavy sis! Could have been so much better!

[@kaleelee8590]

The Luxury collection is not out at my BBW. 😞

[@marymakers]

I had to order online too. 😩

[@valeriekearney74133]

I didn’t like it but I am hopeful that I will get one that I do like.

[@marymakers]

They def have better options in this luxury line!

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

We never got the luxury dupe scents in Canada.

[@marymakers]

I'm so bummed for ya'll on that.

[@kaoeye]

Another Canadian here and I'm actually happy to hear that this one is a bit disappointing so I don't feel as though im missing too much. When I called the store I was told that they may have them in the fall or winter line up. I'll happily stick with my other various vanillas that I adore like Kayali vanilla 28 and several indie house ones that are super unique. I may have to order in some of the other ones from the US BBW site though because I don't want to wait an entire season to try them. Thanks Mary! I'm glad I have my cozy vanilla bourbon.

[@LatchKeyKid_78]

You’re not missing anything.

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

@@kaoeye Oh yes i have so many beautiful vanilla perfumes so i don't really need it

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

I did order from the us site on the sale yes I had to pay duty but I really wanted 4 of them. I absolutely adore 2 of them. If you’re thinking of ordering I would. Canada likely won’t be getting them. Pink Obsessed and the Roses one is incredible. The vanilla one is okay and Oh Cherry is a bit of a disappointment. It’s more like a perfume not gourmand. Doesn’t last too long.

[@bonniecole6784]

Im sorry I returned mine I hated it smelled like alcohol to me . I let the girls that work in the store smell it and NOONE liked it . I really wanted to like it ...but I do Not ...Thanks for your in depth comparison...I feel the same way. THANKS MARY❤ Yes WRAPPED IN VANILLA please come back to us We Love and miss you❤😊 I loved your video

[@marymakers]

Thank you doll! ❤️

[@carolejean63]

It’s out of stock I missed it

[@marymakers]

I'm sure they'll restock. If not, check mercari!

[@smartchic86]

Talk to em sis

[@marymakers]

💯💯💯💯💯❤️❤️

[@e.a.4926]

Viva Vanilla is an identical dupe to Snif Vanilla Vice.

[@marymakers]

I heard that. I haven't smelled that one in so long though, so I can't recall if it does or not.

[@e.a.4926]

@@marymakers will you be reviewing the rest of the line? I think my faves are Pink Obsessed and Petal Parade

[@salemlovesfall]

I've heard these fragrances compared to Viva Vanilla;୧ ‧₊˚ 🍮 ⋅ ☆🍨₊ ⊹ Snif Vanilla Vice, Billie Eilish, Kay Ali Vanilla 28, and finally (don't shoot the messenger) Ballet Nights. It sounds overhyped, and I don't need a meh vanilla. I would love a great dupe for Billie Eilish though.

[@marymakers]

Me too! But this def ain't it! Lol

[@bonniecole6784]

Viva vanilla does not smell like Kay Ali Vanilla 28 I went and bought some Vanilla 28 and ❤❤❤it Viva Vanilla not so much I returned Viva Vanilla it smells like boozy alcohol the others mentioned I don't know Vanilla 28 is so good🔥🥰😘

[@salemlovesfall]

@@bonniecole6784 Oh, I agree 💯

[@bonniecole6784]

I wish Viva Vanilla did smell like Vanilla 28 I wanted it to then I would've bought 10 😢

[@salemlovesfall]

@@bonniecole6784 Same here.😭

[@andreafreeman8136]

😂😂😂 Mary you are hilarious but I love it!!! Thank you for your honesty about these fragrances, I look forward your videos 😊😊❤🎉

[@marymakers]

Glad you like them! ❤️

[@MariaMartinez_07]

I agree for a name like Viva Vanilla and an addictive vanilla note I was not getting that at all. I agree. I passed in this in the store, I got Pink Obsessed and that was it. I may get the Petal one and Musk when there is a sale (which is coming 4/5 apparently). 😊

[@marymakers]

I heard! I'm all about a sale!

[@mind-of-neo]

Cover your basics first BBW. If you can get a thousand strange combinations of various scent notes, you should be able to get a pure vanilla scent or a pure jasmine scent. If apple couldn't figure out how to make calls work right on the iphone, but still had all the other bells and whistles, it wouldn't be popular. Gotta get the basics down first.

[@marymakers]

Preach!! 💯💯💯

[@bonniecole6784]

Is the boozy note why it smells like alcohol...askin for a friend😅😂

[@marymakers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@broncotia3125]

I was not impressed with Viva Vanilla, skipped it all together. Very basic. The other scents r bangers though 🎯

[@marymakers]

Us, they could have done this one sooooo much better!

[@carolbuffington4138]

I received this today. IMO smells like BR540.

[@marymakers]

😳😳

[@FancFree85]

This has the same notes as Ballet Nights. It’s not as sweet as BN though and it just smells ….off maybe unbalanced vanilla bourbon. It’s too boozy with zero sweetness to round it out. This vanilla ho was disappointed!

[@marymakers]

Same!

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

I really like it. It’s very boozy.

[@marymakers]

She's grown on me a bit. Lol

[@courtneyyy496]

lolll the booty dont match the body! its getting wild

[@marymakers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣