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Bon Parfumeur 402 Guilty Vanilla review

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pictured: 402 Guilty Vanilla / nail polish /

I love a good vanilla perfume, and 402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur is the perfect version. Don’t be mistaken, this is not a simple vanilla fragrance, it is complex and grown up; perfect for anyone who not only loves vanilla but enjoys and appreciates artistic fragrance. Love!

Let’s dive into the notes in this perfume.

Top notes: almond blossom, icing sugar, almond

Middle notes: vanilla, caramel, jasmine

Base notes: musk, benzion, sandalwood

This combination creates a beautiful, long lasting dry-down which offers a vanilla gourmand fragrance experience without being sweet and sticky. It is smooth, clean, fresh, and ideal. Love it!

Although I purchased the 30ml size, I can already tell I will need to order the larger size next time. I am going through this bottle rather quickly; it’s so good!

So, if you are looking for the perfect, complex vanilla, this is it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Zara Hypnotic Vanilla edp

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pictured: Zara Hypnotic Vanilla edp / holiday nail polish / holiday top coat /

I really do love vanilla based fragrances! This vanilla edp from Zara is a simple vanilla fragrance which can be worn alone or layered with other simple scents. It is also a great fragrance to wear daily and in the office. Love that!

Zara Hypnotic Vanilla edp offers notes of Apricot Flower, Sambac Jasmin, Bourbon Vanilla, moss and dulce de leche. It’s an easy fragrance to wear everyday, and it also works well with any weather; so, think of it as a year-round fragrance. Love!

The bottle pictured above is the 30ml bottle, but it is also available in 80ml and 100ml bottles. The 30ml bottle is perfect for travel or keeping a gym bag. This will also make a fabulous stocking stuffer or gift to wrap and place under the tree.

What is your favorite vanilla based fragrance?

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XOXO
Cathy

Vanilla fragrances to wear now

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Vanilla fragrances from top left: LaVanila Vanilla Coconut / Vanille Carbone / Van Cleef & Arpels / Xplicit Vanilla / Bois Talisman / Atelier des Fleurs Vanilla Planifolia /

Ah vanilla! I love everything vanilla. If it has vanilla in it, I love it! That being said, not all vanilla perfumes are created equal. I love a smooth, calming vanilla scent which captures the essence of pure vanilla. I also love when it is mixed in with other notes such woods, fruit and/or florals.

Two of the six vanilla fragrances featured above are part of my fragrance wardrobe. The other four, are currently on my wish list. They are all unique and offer vanilla in a different way. That is why I find they are all needed in my fragrance wardrobe!

If you are looking for a beachy vanilla scent, LaVanila Vanilla Coconut is a fabulous summer vanilla fragrance. Its easy to wear daily and offers “vacation on an island” vibes. Of course, Van Cleef & Arpels version is a rich, smooth vanilla which can be worn in any season and offers a smooth vanilla scent. My full review is here.

Do you love vanilla based scents as much as I do? If so, here are a few fabulous vanilla fragrances you can wear now and throughout the year. Love!

Which vanilla fragrance is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy