If you’re all about cozy weekends at home with an old movie on and a cup of cocoa in hand, you’ll almost definitely fall in love with TikTok’s new thing: Vanilla Girl Aesthetic. Made up of neutral tones in soft, fluffy fabrics, clean makeup, a knitted blanket, and an overall air of relaxation, this is a trend we can all get behind.
The Vanilla Girl Aesthetic might just be the most delicious-smelling yet. And the best way to bring together all of those aforementioned vibes is to ensure your neutral tones are accentuated with a vanilla-esque scent to match.
Read on for all of the best vanilla perfumes to finish off your Vanilla Girl Aesthetic.
Vanilla Fields by Coty is the ultimate vanilla perfume if you’re all about rich, sumptuous, good-enough-to-eat scents that promise to settle into the skin for hours on end. This classic scent is one that never goes out of style, blending intense vanilla with soft powdery notes and sweet, woody undercurrents.
Vanilla Vibes by Juliette Has A Gun is the best vanilla perfume for the woman who likes her vanilla with a little extra sophistication. While it’s most definitely a vanilla fragrance, this stylish bottle comes balanced with a sprinkle of sea salt and an amber-heavy base. It’s perfect for pairing with your favorite cashmere loungewear set.
The Vanilla Girl Aesthetic is mostly about feeling tranquil surrounded by beautiful neutral tones and all the hygge feels. But, if you’re looking for a darker vanilla scent that’ll carry you from cozy girl vibes through to evening drinks, opt for Perry Ellis Oud Black Vanilla Absolute by Perry Ellis. This heavy perfume blends vanilla with rum for the ultimate decadent cocktail in fragrance form.
Demeter Vanilla Cake Batter by Demeter might just be the truest vanilla of them all and will have you daydreaming about baking cakes as a child. This comforting fragrance keeps things simple with a heady dose of vanilla and a soft, powdery dry down. It’s the most calming vanilla scent we’ve sampled.
While most vanilla perfumes might lean towards the feminine end of the spectrum, Montale Sweet Vanilla by Montale is a unisex vanilla scent that smells wonderful on everyone. Known for its impressive longevity and gorgeous vanilla hues, this sweet perfume is a great value scent with fruity, sweet, and powdery notes, too.
If you’re leaning into the Vanilla Girl Aesthetic but wouldn’t normally reach for a vanilla perfume, try one that’s balanced with a few extra fruity notes like Trish Mcevoy 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk by Trish McEvoy. This classy scent balances top notes of white rose, osmanthus, and Tiare flower with a potent base of vanilla and cashmere wood.
The Majestic Vanilla by Alexandre J Perfume is another one of the best vanilla fragrances that lets this soft note relax in the background. While its vanilla is always there, you’ll also notice amber, citrus, and warm spicy notes when you spritz this wonderful scent. Its beautiful bottle is definitely one you’ll want to display at the front of your perfume collection.
White Tea Vanilla Orchid by Elizabeth Arden is natural and refined. This is a vanilla perfume that holds steady throughout the day, letting its gentle notes of vanilla orchid, white tea, gardenia, and jasmine float around you with just the right amount of sillage. A versatile scent that pairs well with all kinds of occasions, this is a bottle you’ll find yourself spritzing on the daily.
Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
