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My Clean Girl Vanilla Scent Routine (Full Layering Guide)

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Everyone has recs for gourmand girlies, and I was one of them, until I got tired of the cupcake smell. I've been on a mission to find a truly clean vanilla scent, and it has genuinely been really hard to find that vibe. But here are the products that...
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Shower

 
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if i could put the smell of this in a perfume i would because it is that clean vanilla smell that is so hard to find. this is the one that started it all for me. it's warm, soft, and not sweet in a dessert way, just clean vanilla. the kind of scent t...
Dove Body Wash Shea Butter & Vanilla 30.6oz
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i think i've used this my whole life, that's how long it's been a staple. it has the same clean vanilla DNA as the body wash and they match perfectly together. it's also great for sensitive skin which is a bonus. the combination of both in the shower...
Dove Indulge Soap Bar 6 Bars Warm Vanilla
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okay this one is unique, it has this warm honey-date smell that is definitely not for everyone, and that's fine. but to me it's so good as a layering piece. it adds depth and something a little unexpected without taking over. it doesn't smell like va...
Sticky Dates | LUSH

Body

 
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this scrub matches so perfectly with the rest of this routine. it has a warm, slightly sweet, coconutty brown sugar smell that doesn't fight anything, it just blends right in and enhances. your skin feels incredibly soft after and the scent sticks ar...
Dove Brown Sugar & Coconut Body Scrub 15oz
 
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this one smells like actual vanilla extract and i mean that in the best possible way, it's rich, warm, and real smelling. not synthetic, not cupcake, just vanilla. i use it on my skin but i also mix it into a scented baby powder situation i make myse...
Kuumba Made Vanilla Bean Bath & Body Oil, 6.75oz
 
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the smell of this lotion is genuinely addictive. It went viral for a reason. it smells like vanilla ice cream, seriously. like creamy, melty, soft vanilla ice cream but still in a wearable way. it's probably the most indulgent smelling step in this r...
eos Shea Better Body Lotion Vanilla Cashmere 16oz
 
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If you're looking for a clean vanilla scent, this deodorant is a must. The vanilla is sweet and cozy, but it still has that fresh, clean smell that makes you feel like you just stepped out of the shower. I love using it because it keeps me smelling g...
Dove Antiperspirant Stick Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla, 3 Pack
 
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I used to use a body spray that would actually trigger my allergies because the fragrance was so strong and overpowering. I ended up switching to the Native Coconut & Vanilla Whole Body Spray, and it's been a staple in my routine ever since. The ...
Native Deodorant & Body Spray Coconut Vanilla 3.5oz

Fragrance Mist

 
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i love this one so much i have two bottles! that should tell you everything. it's probably more on the gourmand side than the rest of this list but because it's a mist and not a perfume, it's a lighter layer. it doesn't overpower anything, it just ad...
BBW Cozy Vanilla Bourbon Body Mist 2pc Set
 
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same unique honey-date smell as the shower gel, which is exactly the point. using the spray version extends that scent into your layering and keeps the whole thing cohesive. it's such a distinct smell that it's not for everyone but if you're into it,...
Sticky Dates | Vanilla and Sandalwood Scented Collection - Lush
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Perfume

 
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this perfume screams clean vanilla. like this is exactly what I'm talking about when I say clean. it's soft, it's elegant, it doesn't smell like a bakery, it just smells like really beautiful warm skin with vanilla on it. the only downside is that it...
Victoria's Secret Bare Eau de Parfum 1.7oz
 
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okay full transparency, this is more of a floral scent than a vanilla one. I'm still in search of that perfect clean vanilla as a main perfume. but in the meantime, prada paradoxe is an absolute powerhouse and it deserves every bit of hype it gets. t...
Prada Paradoxe Mini Perfume Eau de Parfum 7ml

Hair

 
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this is probably the most important step in this entire routine. I genuinely do not go out without spraying this one. it's a little on the gourmand side but because it goes on your hair, it doesn't smell as sweet after a while. It just becomes this w...
Vanilla Skin Perfume & Body Mist - Phlur