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Best sexy vanilla?

post #1 of 18
3/24/11 at 9:31am
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What's your opinion on the best sexy fragrance with prominent vanilla notes? Not looking for something sweet/desserty/candy-like here, but rather something warm, enveloping, luxurious, maybe a little glamorous or mysterious, maybe accented with amber, musk, or woods. So far I have enjoyed L de Lolita Lempicka and Prada l'Eau Ambree.
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post #2 of 18
3/24/11 at 9:44am
First thought that hit me was Shalimar,but you've probably tried it already?
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post #3 of 18
3/24/11 at 10:06am
SL Un Bois Vanille
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post #4 of 18
3/24/11 at 10:21am
Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Musc Ravageur came to my mind.
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post #5 of 18
3/24/11 at 11:00am
Vanille Insensée by Atelier Cologne is an amazing vanilla fragrance. Sexy, if you will.
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post #6 of 18
3/24/11 at 5:18pm
For me it is Escada Collection. I never came across a similar edible vanilla scent. Pity it's discontinued.
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post #7 of 18
3/24/11 at 7:22pm
Yeah, Shalimar.

Try the parfum (if you can afford it) or the limited edition flanker Shalimar Ode de la Vanille (if you can find it), or just the plain ol' Eau de Parfum (if you like civet) or last-but-certainly-not-least the Eau de Cologne (my favorite version - preferably vintage juice).
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post #8 of 18
3/24/11 at 7:29pm
Shalimar, especially if you can find vintage parfum. Also Musc Ravageur.
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post #9 of 18
3/24/11 at 11:00pm
Shalimar
Hypnotic Poison
Ange ou Demon
Black Orchid
Dior Addict
Secret Obsession
L'Heure Bleue
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post #10 of 18
3/25/11 at 5:47am
Felanilla (No.21) from PG a very different dark & sexy not sweet at all vanilla
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post #11 of 18
3/25/11 at 8:29am
My pick is Givenchy Organza Indecence, then maybe Dior Addict.
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post #12 of 18
3/25/11 at 9:27am
Vanilia by L'Artisan is smoky(incense) vanilla. There are a few bottles left on Ebay.
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post #13 of 18
3/25/11 at 12:35pm
Excellent suggestions so far.

If you're open to wearing masculine fragrances, Boucheron Jaipur Homme is a refined oriental with a wonderful vanilla note, and it's sexy as all get out. My husband and I both love wearing it.
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post #14 of 18
3/25/11 at 8:45pm
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I got a sample of Eau Duelle from Diptyque tonight, and I think it fits the bill for a sexy vanilla. Maybe a bit more intellectual sexy rather than "rowr" sexy.
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post #15 of 18
3/26/11 at 6:00am
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Originally Posted by GelbeDomino View Post

Shalimar, especially if you can find vintage parfum. Also Musc Ravageur.

My words, too!
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post #16 of 18
3/26/11 at 6:14am
Yves Rocher's brand has some wonderful inexpensive vanillas:
Yves Rocher Cap Nature Vanille
Yves Rocher Vanille
Yves Rocher Vanille Bourbon
Yves Rocher Vanille Noire

Vintages Yves Rocher great Vanillas scents:Venice(spices+vanilla +florals),Nature Milinaire(amber-vanilla)
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post #17 of 18
3/26/11 at 6:45am
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Originally Posted by sophi View Post

Yves Rocher's brand has some wonderful inexpensive vanillas:
Yves Rocher Cap Nature Vanille
Yves Rocher Vanille
Yves Rocher Vanille Bourbon
Yves Rocher Vanille Noire

I think the Vanille Noire fits your criteria well. There is nothing gourmand about this scent. And I find it has nice longevity as well.
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post #18 of 18
3/26/11 at 6:57am
I find Lancome Hypnose to be a subtle, yet sexy vanilla/gourmand/oriental. There are times when subtle can be sexier than full throttle
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