Vanilla perfume for men: 12 that wear smoky, woody or fresh
Vanilla in men's perfume is rarely dessert. Here are 12, grouped by what the vanilla is paired with: tobacco, lavender, wood or spice.
Twelve vanilla perfumes for men, by what the vanilla is paired with
Each of these has vanilla in its notes, paired with tobacco, lavender, citrus, wood or spice.
- 1Най-добър като цяло
Tobacco leaf and spicy notes open into vanilla, cacao, tobacco blossom and tonka bean, with dried fruits and woody notes below.
от 18,18 €3 ml
Към избора - 2
Lavender, bergamot and lemon open into honey, cinnamon and jasmine sambac, then tobacco leaf, vanilla and tonka bean.
от 11,43 €3 ml
Към избора - 3
Cognac, cinnamon, tonka bean and oak lead to vanilla, praline, sandalwood and candied almond.
от 19,35 €3 ml
Към избора - 4
Lavender and mint open into vanilla and benzoin, then honey, tonka bean and tobacco.
от 7,29 €3 ml
- 5
Bergamot, elemi and rum, then lavender and davana, over Madagascar vanilla, chestnut, cedar and patchouli.
от 7,29 €3 ml
Към избора
Покажете всичките 12 избора
- 6Най-добър пикантен избор
Apple, lavender and bergamot open into geranium, violet and jasmine, over vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood and guaiac wood.
от 10,98 €3 ml
- 7Най-добра стойност
Mandarin orange, lemon and rosemary open into geranium and rose, over vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar.
от 6,57 €3 ml
Към избора - 8
Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense
Vanilla on top, lavender in the heart and vetiver underneath.
от 8,19 €3 ml
Към избора - 9
Cinnamon and pepper open into incense, oakmoss and tobacco, over musk, patchouli and vanilla.
от 11,61 €3 ml
- 10
Cinnamon and cardamom open into Bourbon vanilla and elemi, over praline, musk, ambroxan and candied almond.
от 10,89 €3 ml
- 11Най-добър за зима
Cardamom, nutmeg and saffron open into kulfi, rose and jasmine, over vanilla, amber and sandalwood.
от 8,55 €3 ml
Към избора - 12
Star anise and black currant open into pepper and galanga, over Bourbon vanilla, tolu balsam and Atlas cedar.
от 7,56 €3 ml
В този наръчник
A vanilla perfume for men rarely smells like dessert. In most of the 12 below, vanilla sits next to tobacco, lavender, wood or citrus, so it reads warm and dry instead of sugary.
We grouped them by that partner. If you say you do not wear sweet, start with the group that matches the smell you already like, then compare.
Бързо сравнение
| # | Парфюм | Отличие | Основни нотки | Трайност | Шлейф | Сезон | 3 ml | 10 ml | на ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco VanilleTom Ford | Най-добър като цяло | Какао, Тютюнев цвят, Тонка | Дълготрайна | Силен | Зима | 18,18 € | 50,40 € | 5,04 € |
| 2 | XJ 1861 NaxosXerjoff | Канела, Мед, Жасмин самбак | Дълготрайна | Силен | Зима | 11,43 € | 29,61 € | 2,96 € | |
| 3 | Angels' ShareBy Kilian | Канела, Дъб, Тонка | Дълготрайна | Умерен | Зима | 19,35 € | 51,39 € | 5,14 € | |
| 4 | Le Male ElixirJean Paul Gaultier | Бензоин, Ванилия | Дълготрайна | Силен | Зима | 7,29 € | 21,06 € | 2,11 € | |
| 5 | Stronger With You AbsolutelyGiorgio Armani | Давана, Лавандула | Дълготрайна | Силен | Зима | 7,29 € | 20,07 € | 2,01 € | |
| 6 | LaytonParfums de Marly | Най-добър пикантен избор | Здравец, Жасмин, Теменуга | Дълготрайна | Силен | Есен, Зима | 10,98 € | 31,50 € | 3,15 € |
| 7 | Eros FlameVersace | Най-добра стойност | Здравец, Pepperwood, Роза | Дълготрайна | Силен | Есен, Зима | 6,57 € | 18,09 € | 1,81 € |
| 8 | Valentino Uomo Born In Roma IntenseValentino | Лавандула | Дълготрайна | Умерен | Зима, Есен | 8,19 € | 22,23 € | 2,22 € | |
| 9 | HerodParfums de Marly | Тамян, Дъбов мъх, Османтус | Дълготрайна | Умерен | Зима, Есен | 11,61 € | 31,50 € | 3,15 € | |
| 10 | AlthaïrParfums de Marly | Бурбонска ванилия, елеми | Дълготрайна | Умерен | Есен, Зима | 10,89 € | 30,51 € | 3,05 € | |
| 11 | Noir ExtremeTom Ford | Най-добър за зима | Жасмин, Кулфи, Мастикс или лентиск | Дълготрайна | Умерен | Зима | 8,55 € | 26,19 € | 2,62 € |
| 12 | Opium Pour HommeYves Saint Laurent | Галанга, Пипер | Дълготрайна | Силен | Зима, Есен | 7,56 € | 21,06 € | 2,11 € |
Покажете всичките 12 избора
Гласове на общността
What vanilla does in a men's perfume
On its own, vanilla is soft, creamy and warm. What changes its character is the note beside it.
Next to tobacco it turns dark and smoky. Next to lavender it turns clean and aromatic. Next to woods and spices it turns dense and a little resinous.
A tonka bean often sits close by and rounds the edges. If you want to know what it adds, read our guide to tonka bean.
If you came looking for a vanilla cologne for men, the lighter picks are in the lavender and citrus group. If you want the darker, more evening-minded ones, start with tobacco.
Every perfume here comes as a 3ml, 10ml or 30ml decant.
Vanilla with tobacco, honey and cognac
This group is for the man who wants vanilla with an edge. The vanilla is there, but it is wrapped in smoke, honey or spirit.
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
- Връхни нотки
- Пикантни нотки, Тютюнев лист
- Средни нотки
- Какао, Тютюнев цвят, Тонка, Ванилия
- Базови нотки
- Сушени плодове, Дървесни нотки
- Час от деня
- Нощно излизане
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford opens on tobacco leaf and spicy notes. The heart holds vanilla, cacao, tobacco blossom and tonka bean. The base is dried fruits and woody notes.
It launched in 2007 and is unisex.
On longevity, the community vote leans long lasting. Its sillage vote leans strong. Winter and fall are the seasons voters most often choose for it, with night and evening as the hours.
XJ 1861 Naxos by Xerjoff
- Връхни нотки
- Бергамот, Лавандула, Лимон
- Средни нотки
- Канела, Мед, Жасмин самбак
- Базови нотки
- Тютюнев лист, Тонка, Ванилия
- Час от деня
- Нощно излизане
XJ 1861 Naxos by Xerjoff starts bright, with lavender, bergamot and lemon. Honey, cinnamon, cashmeran and jasmine sambac fill the heart. The base is tobacco leaf, vanilla and tonka bean.
It is a niche perfume for men from 2015. Vanilla sits in the base, with tobacco leaf and tonka bean.
Most voters call its longevity long lasting. Most voters call its sillage strong. Winter and fall are the seasons they choose for it most often.
Angels' Share by By Kilian
- Връхни нотки
- Коняк
- Средни нотки
- Канела, Дъб, Тонка
- Базови нотки
- Захаросан бадем, Пралине, Сандалово дърво, Ванилия
- Час от деня
- Нощно излизане
Angels' Share by By Kilian begins with cognac. Cinnamon, tonka bean, oak and hedione form the heart, and the base is vanilla, praline, sandalwood and candied almond.
It is a niche, unisex perfume from 2020, and the catalogue lists it for work.
Most voters call its longevity long lasting. The sillage vote leans moderate, with strong second. Voters most often choose it for winter and fall.
Le Male Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier opens with lavender and mint. Vanilla and benzoin follow in the heart. Honey, tonka bean and tobacco close it.
It launched in 2023 for men.
Most voters call its longevity long lasting. Most voters call its sillage strong. For wear, voters most often choose winter, fall and night.
Vanilla with lavender and fresh citrus
These are the lightest-feeling vanillas here. Lavender and citrus add a clean top, so the sweetness stays at the back.
Stronger With You Absolutely by Giorgio Armani
- Връхни нотки
- Бергамот, елеми, Ром
- Средни нотки
- Давана, Лавандула
- Базови нотки
- Кедър, Кестен, Мадагаскарска ванилия, Пачули
- Час от деня
- Нощно излизане
Stronger With You Absolutely by Giorgio Armani opens on bergamot, elemi and rum. Lavender and davana make the heart. Madagascar vanilla, chestnut, cedar and patchouli sit underneath.
It launched in 2021 for men.
Longevity: most voters say long lasting. Sillage: most voters say strong. Voters most often choose it for winter, fall, night and evening.
Layton by Parfums de Marly
Layton by Parfums de Marly opens with apple, lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange. Geranium, violet and jasmine form the heart. The base is vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood, pepper, guaiac wood and patchouli.
It is a niche perfume for men from 2016. Vanilla sits in the base, under the apple, lavender and bergamot of the opening.
Most voters rate its longevity as long lasting. The sillage vote leans strong, with moderate second. Fall and winter are its most-chosen seasons, with night and day as the hours.
Eros Flame by Versace
- Връхни нотки
- Кинотто, Лимон, Мадагаскарски пипер, Мандарина
- Средни нотки
- Здравец, Pepperwood, Роза
- Базови нотки
- Дъбов мъх, Пачули, Сандалово дърво, Тексаски кедър
- Час от деня
- Нощно излизане
Eros Flame by Versace opens with mandarin orange, Madagascar pepper, lemon, chinotto and rosemary. Geranium, rose and pepperwood follow. Vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, Texas cedar, patchouli and oakmoss close it.
It launched in 2018 for men. It opens on mandarin orange, lemon and chinotto.
On longevity, most voters pick long lasting. Its sillage vote leans strong, then moderate. Voters choose it most often for fall, winter and night wear.
Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense by Valentino
- Връхни нотки
- Ванилия
- Средни нотки
- Лавандула
- Базови нотки
- Ветивер
- Час от деня
- Нощно излизане
Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense by Valentino has the simplest note list here: vanilla on top, lavender in the heart and vetiver underneath.
It launched in 2023 for men, and the catalogue lists it for work. It pairs lavender and vanilla over vetiver.
Most voters say its longevity is long lasting. Most voters say its sillage is moderate. Winter and fall lead the seasons voters choose, with night and evening as the hours.
Vanilla with wood, spice and incense
This is the densest group. The vanilla is part of a thick, warm blend, and the spice does most of the talking.
Herod by Parfums de Marly
Herod by Parfums de Marly opens with cinnamon and pepper. Incense, oakmoss, osmanthus and tobacco form the heart. Musk, patchouli, vanilla and woody notes make the base.
It is a niche perfume for men. Vanilla sits in the base, after the incense and tobacco of the heart.
The longevity vote leans long lasting. Most voters say its sillage is moderate. Voters choose it most often for winter, fall, evening and night.
Althaïr by Parfums de Marly
Althaïr by Parfums de Marly opens with cinnamon, cardamom, orange blossom and bergamot. Bourbon vanilla and elemi make the heart. Praline, musk, ambroxan, guaiac wood, tonka and candied almond close it.
It launched in 2023 as a niche perfume for men, and the catalogue lists it for work. Praline and candied almond sit in the base.
Longevity: most voters say long lasting. Sillage: most voters say moderate. Fall and winter come first for season, with night and evening wear.
Noir Extreme by Tom Ford
- Връхни нотки
- Кардамон, Мандарина, Нероли, Индийско орехче
- Средни нотки
- Жасмин, Кулфи, Мастикс или лентиск, Портокалов цвят
- Базови нотки
- Амбра, Сандалово дърво, Ванилия, Дървесни нотки
- Час от деня
- Нощно излизане
Noir Extreme by Tom Ford opens with cardamom, nutmeg, saffron, mandarin orange and neroli. Kulfi, rose, mastic, jasmine and orange blossom form the heart. Vanilla, amber, sandalwood and woody notes close it.
It launched in 2015 for men, and the catalogue lists it for work. Vanilla sits in the base with amber and sandalwood.
Most voters rate its longevity long lasting. Most voters rate its sillage moderate. For season, voters most often choose winter, then night and evening.
Opium Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
Opium Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent opens with anise and black currant. Pepper and galanga make the heart. The base is Bourbon vanilla, tolu balsam and Atlas cedar.
It launched in 1995 for men. Vanilla sits in the base with tolu balsam and Atlas cedar, under a pepper and galanga heart.
Most voters rate its longevity long lasting. The sillage vote leans strong, then moderate. Winter and fall are the seasons voters choose for it, with night and evening.
Which vanilla to wear when
Community voters most often pick almost every perfume above for winter and fall. Noir Extreme is the one where winter alone leads.
For the office, the catalogue lists Noir Extreme, Althaïr, Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense and Angels' Share as work perfumes. Most of the rest are listed for going out. For more cold-weather ideas, browse our winter perfumes or read winter colognes for men.
If you are still choosing your wider wardrobe, our guide to perfume for men groups the other styles.
Compare two vanillas with two 3ml decants
Do not pick from a list alone. Choose one perfume from two different groups and test both on skin.
A good pair is one from the tobacco group and one from the lavender group. A 3ml of XJ 1861 Naxos is 11,43 €. A 3ml of Stronger With You Absolutely is 7,29 €.
Wear one on each wrist, then one a day for a week. You will quickly learn whether you want the smoke or the clean top.
Start with a 3ml decant: around 60 sprays, enough to discover. Move up to a 10ml decant for around 200 sprays to wear for weeks, or a 30ml decant for around 600 sprays to keep.
Not sure what a decant is? Read what a perfume decant is. If you want a wider tour of the note, our main vanilla guide goes through the other kinds.
Често задавани въпроси
- What is the best vanilla perfume for men?
- There is no single best one, because it depends on what you want the vanilla paired with. Choose tobacco for dark and warm, lavender for clean and aromatic, or wood and spice for dense. Try a 3ml decant of a perfume from two groups before you commit to a bigger size.
- Is vanilla perfume masculine?
- Vanilla is not gendered, and in men's perfume it is usually paired with tobacco, lavender, wood or spice. Most picks in our guide are listed for men, while Tobacco Vanille and Angels' Share are unisex. Choose by the partner note rather than the label.
- Which vanilla perfume for men is least sweet?
- Layton is a good place to start, because its vanilla sits in the base under apple, lavender and bergamot. The lavender and citrus group also keeps the sweetness at the back. A 3ml decant of Layton is 10,98 €.
- How can I try a vanilla perfume before buying a bottle?
- Buy a 3ml decant, which gives around 60 sprays, and wear it for a few days. If you like it, a 10ml decant gives around 200 sprays to wear for weeks, and a 30ml decant gives around 600 to keep.
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