Savor Summer’s Sweetness With These Sugar-Coated Fragrances
Emily has been the Junior Category Manager for Hair at Adore for a year and a half and had previously worked in fashion. When she's not perusing the latest and greatest in haircare or trialling a new hair mask, she's at pilates or listening to Taylor Swift.
Looking for perfume recs on marshmallow, ice cream, sweet-smelling scents? I'm your gal.
As a fragrance aficionado, for me, the sweeter the scent, the better.
Keep people guessing... Am I a human or a sweet treat? Who knows.
With summer in the midst, what better time to jump on the sweet-scented train?
Working at Adore Beauty, I'm very lucky to be able to sniff a whole host of different scents (mainly in our famous fragrance room) so I thought I'd share five of my favourite, and in my humble opinion, the best sweet and vanilla fragrances.
First stop...
1. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee.
- This joyful scent reminds me of lemonade icy poles, sweet spritzes on a sunny rooftop... sugary, musky, lemonade, lychee goodness in a bottle.
- Consensus in the office is that it brings instant happiness… I was renowned for looking forward to a morning office spritz with the tester each day until it was available to purchase.
- Beautiful scent for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.
- This has to be *the* scent of the summer season... But I'll be wearing it all year 'round.
Notes:
- Head: Blackcurrant, lychee, lemon and red apple.
- Heart: Rose Damascena, candied violet and jasmine sambac.
- Base: Sugared amber, cedarwood, musk, vanilla absolute andsandalwood.
2. Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes EDP.
- Another fave in the AB office, this fragrance feels like the perfect ‘true vanilla’ fragrance that is not an over-the-top sweet scent but more of a soft, subtle vanilla.
- Gives off ‘clean girl’ vibes reminding me of fresh daisies and crisp clean sheets.
- The perfect scent for a day in the office or to wear to breakfast with your besties.
- The bottle itself reminds me of a day at the beach with the brand itself stating the scent is a hymn to adventure and freedom. Enjoy the trip!
Notes:
- Head: Salt.
- Heart: Vanilla and orchid.
- Base: Sandalwood, tonka bean, musk and benzoin.
3. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb.
- Flowerbomb is a long-time love for me having used it on and off since I was 18, it's my longest relationship.
- A sensual mix of velvety amber, florals and vanilla in the best way it feels super feminine and fun.
- I also find this scent to have lasting staying powers, leaving a lingering sweet scent throughout the day/evening.
- The bottle is also a gorgeous design, making a nice addition to your vanity table.
Notes:
- Head: tea, osmanthus and bergamot.
- Heart: Sambac jasmine, freesia and centifolia rose.
- Base: Patchouli, vanilla and amber.
4. Glasshouse Fragrances A TAHAA AFFAIR.
- Admittedly, I love the sweet vanilla/caramel scent of Tahaa so much that I fell into the TikTok trend of having a mini-sized candle in my car so I could enjoy the scent at all times.
- It promises to leave you smelling like a more sophisticated version of a jersey caramel lolly, in the best way.
- Needless to say, this travel-sized fragrance of this caramel goodness feels like an easier way to carry the scent on the go with me than a candle in my car……(and safer).
Notes:
- Head: Sweet sugar cane, coconut water and sea salt.
- Heart: Jasmine sambac, vanilla orchid, Polynesian hibiscus and Tahitian foliage.
- Base: Caramel butterscotch, black amber, sun-dried driftwood and cedarwood.
5. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.
- Espresso martini meets musk sticks... What a dream!
- This rich vanilla and musky scent has subtle hints of lingering coffee and its richness makes for a heavenly date night scent.
- Be prepared for lots of compliments with this one, wear at your own risk.
Notes:
- Head: Coffee and pink pepper.
- Heart: Pear, jasmine and orange blossom.
- Base: Vanilla, coffee, cedar and patchouli.
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