I am a fragrance enthusiast with an affinity for vanilla scents. While this note is the most popular in my perfume collection, it seems my coworkers hold a different opinion—they consider it their least favorite. Since they cringe at the mere mention of vanilla, I've taken it upon myself to explore scents that are universally inoffensive. My search yielded the following results: Citrus, Clean/Fresh, Light Florals, Aquatic/Marine, and Green or Herbal fragrances. I’ve come to appreciate these scent profiles, but these notes on their own do not excite me.
Here's what I've worn to the office recently:
Dama Bianca by Xerjoff: A kumquat and powdery vanilla.
Peregrina by Thameen: Powdery rose with vanilla and amber.
Levant by Ormonde Jayne with Safanad by Parfums de Marly: A citrus white floral with no vanilla layered with a sweet orange blossom scent with vanilla in the base.
Sunshine Woman by Amouage: Almond, apricots, vanilla, and a touch of herb.
Hibiscus Mahajad by Maison Crivelli: One of my favorites, it smells like hibiscus, rose, and vanilla with a hint of leather.
I realize these all have vanilla, but I only spray a few times and apply them only to my skin to keep the scent close. Am I wrong? I think that’s a great compromise. Don’t let anyone kill your joy.
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