![]() ![]() Ready to travel to the comforting, sweet and complex world of vanilla? We’ll meet you: here. It’s affordable, readily available and that means more sweetness, cakes and vanilla for all. Even though it’s is hard to produce, artificial vanilla flavoring and fragrance have made this sweetie much more accessible. Plus, it takes about five to seven pounds of vanilla beans to produce one pound of vanilla – it’s a lot of work, but it’s a sweet reward. Why’s vanilla so expensive? The flowering vanilla orchid vines take up to three years to mature and once the vanilla beans are fully grown, they must be on the vine for at least nine months before harvesting. It’s also a super popular add-in for other aromatherapy scents, like rose, lavender or patchouli. It’s ultra-comforting In aromatherapy, vanilla is known to reduce stress and increase feelings of warmth, relaxation and comfort.The scent of roses wafting through the room, the comforting warmth of a vanilla bubble bath and a hint of a spicy candle. Florals and vanilla (hint: Rose Vanilla from our aromatherapy collection) create an instant date-night mood. How many things can be mixed with vanilla? The possibilities are actually endless. Vanilla is fantastic by itself (we scream for vanilla ice cream), but it also pairs well with floral, spicy, woodsy and seaside fragrances – like the refined-yet-irresistible tones of a fruity perfume. And get this: it has over 250 aromatic components, which makes it super complex – and so ideal for blending. Sure, vanilla is sometimes all about the sugar, but with the right blend, it can become incredibly sophisticated, spicy or even musky and woodsy. Even beyond fragrance, this sugary ingredient pops up in drinks, chocolates, ice creams and your favorite treats from the holidays.all of which inspire some of your favorite scents, too. ![]() Vanilla’s a dependable way to sweeten perfumes, body care goodies (like aromatherapy’s Lavender Vanilla), bubble bath mixes, room sprays, vanilla-scented candles, and air fresheners. From there, it’s taken the world by (super-sweet) storm. Vanilla was the ingredient to mix with chocolate – until the 17th century, when Queen Elizabeth I fell in love with vanilla-only treats. After vanilla was discovered in 15th century Mexico, it instantly became an absolute phenomenon. What makes this sweet treat so great? Let’s take a look. It’s the coziness on top of a woodsy note, the dash of sweetness in a spicy scent, the seductive hint in a floral base, and it’s in some of our most-known fragrances (shout out to Warm Vanilla Sugar). We’re not sure how the word “vanilla” evolved to mean bland, basic or boring – because the truth is, vanilla itself isn’t even close to being blah. It has a lightness (possibly too light if you like a punchy, long-lasting scent) that lends itself to layering – something a tad heavier, perhaps floral, would go well over the top for evening.Spoiler: Vanilla’s way more than a sweet treat. Powdery and diaphanous with an appealing hint of Play-Doh, this feels like you’re wafting through a cloud of vanilla sugar. ![]() The G-word in Laura Mercier’s Vanillé Eau Gourmande (£55), made me brace myself for a sugar rush, and while it is undeniably sweet, its spiritual home is a Parisian patisserie, rather than a Krispy Kreme doughnut outlet. Vanilla Perfume Vanilla Paris 3in1 Amber Vanilla Fragrance In Ophylia EDP/Body Mist/Good Girl Body Spray Givanas 100 CARBBEAN VANILLA PERFUME Givanas 100. There’s nothing puddingy here and consequently I think I could very happily wear it on a warm day, should one ever make an appearance. This floral womens perfume is accented with heliotrope, orchid, daylily, and sandalwood. It’s reminiscent of popping on a cosy cashmere jumper in sharp winds and landing at the perfect temperature. A surprising twist on a classic French vanilla eau de parfum. Delicate, mellow, almost melancholic bourbon vanilla, creamy wood sap and spices against a clear, airy backdrop. ![]() If the sweetness deters you still, try Diptyque’s Eau Duelle (£85). It’s still sweet, but more boozy than custardy, and the whole thing emerges as a very pleasant, powdery concoction not unlike spiced almonds dusted with icing sugar. Lalique Le Parfum (£31.53), a creation of the master perfumer Dominique Ropion, is an exceptionally clever vanilla, in that it circumvents the dessert trolley by adding refreshing herbs and savoury bay leaf. Let’s start with a veritable bargain I’d never before tried. ![]()
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