Fall is vanilla season. Warm, soft, a little sweet, the kind of scent people lean in to ask about.
PHLUR's Vanilla Skin is the viral 'your skin but better' vanilla, soft and musky rather than sugary. The big body mist is the easiest way to try it, and it works on hair too.
PHLUR Vanilla Skin Body Mist, 8 Fl Oz
Al-Rehab Choco Musk, the tiny perfume-oil rollerball you'll find in every Middle Eastern auntie's purse. Chocolatey, vanilla, musky, about $5, and oils last much longer than sprays.
Al-Rehab Choco Musk Perfume Rollerball 0.2oz
Lattafa's Yara went massively viral as an affordable Arabian perfume, and the Elixir is the richer, sweeter version with amber. Under $35 for a full bottle.
Lattafa Yara Elixir Eau de Parfum 100ml
From Lattafa's gourmand collection: whipped cream, vanilla, pure dessert. If you like smelling sweet, this is the one to try for fall.
Lattafa Whipped Pleasure EDP 75ml - Gourmand
Summer Fridays turned their cult vanilla lip balm scent into a perfume. It's a new launch, warm and a little beachy. Worth a look if you already like the balm.
Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla Eau de Parfum 10ml
The classic Bare Vanilla mist, with over 16,000 reviews. A big bottle for under $20, easy to spray on all day, and a good stocking stuffer.
Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Body Mist 8.4oz
Saltair's Salt Water Vanilla body butter is a huge seller right now. Put it on after a shower and then spray your vanilla perfume on top so the scent lasts longer.
Saltair Multi-Lipid Body Butter Vanilla 10oz
The matching Salt Water Vanilla body oil, for glowy skin after the shower. The oil holds the scent even better than lotion does.
Saltair Body Oil - Salt Water Vanilla 4 fl oz
Le Monde Gourmand's Crème Vanille is a creamy vanilla with jasmine and amber, around $20. A popular budget pick if you want a real perfume, not just a mist.
Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille Spray EDP 30ml
Billie Eilish's first perfume: sugared petals, vanilla and a warm musky base. It has almost 13,000 reviews and makes a really easy gift for anyone who loves sweet scents.
Billie Eilish Eau de Parfum Spray 1oz
The travel-size perfume version of PHLUR's Vanilla Skin. It's stronger and longer-lasting than the mist, and small enough for your purse for touch-ups.
PHLUR Vanilla Skin Perfume for Women & Men, 9.5 mL
Lattafa Angham is a warmer, grown-up take on vanilla, with lavender, amber and musk. It has over 8,000 reviews and costs under $30, so it's an easy Arabian perfume to start with.
Lattafa Angham Unisex Eau de Parfum 100ml
MIX:BAR's Vanilla Bourbon is a woody, boozy vanilla for under $20. It's less sugary than most on this list, a good pick if you want cozy without smelling like a cupcake.
MIX:BAR Vanilla Bourbon Perfume for Women
A mini vanilla gourmand hair and body mist for under $10. It fits in any bag, so it's handy for a quick refresh, and it's a cheap way to test the vibe before buying a big bottle.