Gourmand Note

Vanilla Absolute

10 fragrances in our directory are built around it.

What Is Vanilla Absolute?

A concentrated extract from vanilla pods. It smells rich, sweet and slightly smoky, with a deeper, more complex aroma than synthetic vanilla.

Scent profile
  • Rich
  • Smoky
  • Sweet

Perfumes With Vanilla Absolute

Ranked by how central vanilla absolute is to the scent — where it sits in the pyramid and how much of the perfume is built around it. The % is that match — brands don’t publish how much of a note is in the formula.

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